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HYPSOMETRIC EQUATION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-11-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Meteorology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hypsometric equation
1, record 1, English, hypsometric%20equation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- altimetric equation 1, record 1, English, altimetric%20equation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An equation based on the hydrostatic equation for (1) determining the geopotential difference between two pressure levels; (2) reducing the observed pressure to another level; (3) calibrating an aneroid barometer. 1, record 1, English, - hypsometric%20equation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Météorologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- équation hypsométrique
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9quation%20hypsom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- équation altimétrique 1, record 1, French, %C3%A9quation%20altim%C3%A9trique
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Équation reposant sur l'équation hydrostatique pour : 1) déterminer la différence de géopotentiel entre deux niveaux de pression; 2) réduire la pression observée à celle d'un autre niveau; 3) étalonner un baromètre anéroïde. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9quation%20hypsom%C3%A9trique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Meteorología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ecuación hipsométrica
1, record 1, Spanish, ecuaci%C3%B3n%20hipsom%C3%A9trica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ecuación basada en la ecuación hidrostática para: 1)determinar la diferencia geopotencial entre dos niveles de presión; 2)reducir la presión observada a otro nivel; 3)calibrar un barómetro aneroide. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ecuaci%C3%B3n%20hipsom%C3%A9trica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-11-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hypsometric equation
1, record 2, English, hypsometric%20equation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- thickness relation 2, record 2, English, thickness%20relation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In meteorology, a relation stating that the thickness of an atmospheric layer bounded by two isobaric surfaces is proportional to the mean temperature of that layer and the pressure change across it ... 3, record 2, English, - hypsometric%20equation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[An] hypsometric equation [is] an equation relating the vertical distance between two isobaric surfaces (constant pressure levels) to the layer's mean (virtual) temperature. The greater the distance between isobaric surfaces, the greater the average temperature of the intervening layer. In other words, the thicker the warmer, the thinner the colder. 2, record 2, English, - hypsometric%20equation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- équation hypsométrique
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9quation%20hypsom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'équation hypsométrique est dérivée de l'équation hydrostatique qui relie le gradient de pression atmosphérique vertical à l'épaisseur de la couche. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9quation%20hypsom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'équation hypsométrique [...] est une simplification de l'équation hydrostatique [...] qui met en relation la température moyenne de l'atmosphère, la pression et la hauteur de la colonne d'air. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9quation%20hypsom%C3%A9trique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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