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ADVECT [2 records]

Record 1 2022-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

To transport ... by the (especially horizontal) movement of air in the atmosphere.

CONT

The strength of these cyclones can advect a significant amount of moisture northward, and, as a result, these systems are responsible for the heaviest (and largest scale) snowfalls in the RRV [Red River Valley], southern Manitoba, and western Ontario ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
CONT

L'inflexion de la ligne de côte plus à l'ouest permet au vent d'advecter de l'air non influencé par les polluants primaires, mais fortement pollué par l'ozone [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 2022-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Oceanography
DEF

Transport heat, energy, etc., by the (typically horizontal) movement of a fluid, especially in the ocean.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Océanographie
CONT

Il existe une corrélation évidente à l'œil entre cette distribution spatiale du réchauffement et la circulation de surface moyenne [...], notamment autour du gyre d'Alboran et le long du courant Nord (Liguro-Provençal) qui semblent advecter des eaux plus en réchauffement que sur le reste du bassin.

Spanish

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