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FLOOD FORECASTING SYSTEM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-05-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Security
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- flood forecasting system
1, record 1, English, flood%20forecasting%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- FFS 1, record 1, English, FFS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Flood forecasting and warning systems are essential components of any flood damage reduction or flood control program, even - or especially - those that rely on expensive dykes and dams. 2, record 1, English, - flood%20forecasting%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Sécurité
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de prévision des crues
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pr%C3%A9vision%20des%20crues
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- système de prévision de crues 2, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pr%C3%A9vision%20de%20crues
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les systèmes de prévision et d'annonce des crues sont des composantes essentielles de tout programme de réduction des dommages causés par les inondations ou de lutte contre les inondations, même - ou particulièrement - ceux qui se basent sur des digues et des barrages coûteux. 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pr%C3%A9vision%20des%20crues
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sources : Divers dépliants d'Environnement Canada portant sur les inondations. 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pr%C3%A9vision%20des%20crues
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Seguridad
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de predicción de crecidas
1, record 1, Spanish, sistema%20de%20predicci%C3%B3n%20de%20crecidas
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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