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STORM [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- storm
1, record 1, English, storm
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- whole gale 2, record 1, English, whole%20gale
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wind with a speed between 48 and 55 knots [56-65 mph] (Beaufort scale wind force 10). 3, record 1, English, - storm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Storm ... Sea based specifications: Very high waves with long overhanging crests. The resulting foam, in great patches, is blown in dense white streaks along the direction of the wind. On the whole the surface of the sea takes on a white appearance. The 'tumbling' of the sea becomes heavy and shock-like. Visibility affected. ... Land base specifications: Seldom experienced inland; trees uprooted; considerable structural damage occurs. 4, record 1, English, - storm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
whole gale ... [Effects on] surroundings: trees are uprooted, and the sea takes on a white appearance. 5, record 1, English, - storm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In the sources consulted, the force 10 on the Beaufort scale is called "whole gale" or "storm". 6, record 1, English, - storm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tempête
1, record 1, French, temp%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vent dont la vitesse est comprise entre 48 et 55 nœuds [56-64 m.p.h.] (force 10 de l'échelle Beaufort). 2, record 1, French, - temp%C3%AAte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par ailleurs, dans l'échelle anémométrique Beaufort, utilisée en météorologie maritime, le terme tempête désigne la graduation 10 et correspond à des vents dont la vitesse moyenne est comprise entre 89 et 102 kilomètres par heure [(55-63 m.p.h.)]. 3, record 1, French, - temp%C3%AAte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tempête : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 1, French, - temp%C3%AAte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- temporal
1, record 1, Spanish, temporal
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viento con una velocidad comprendida entre 48 y 55 nudos (escala de Beaufort : viento de fuerza 10). 1, record 1, Spanish, - temporal
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-09-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Optics
- Biophysics
- Molecular Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy
1, record 2, English, stochastic%20optical%20reconstruction%20microscopy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- STORM 1, record 2, English, STORM
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a method for superresolution imaging based on the high accuracy localization of individual fluorophores, [that] uses optically switchable fluorophores[, i.e.] molecules that can be switched between a nonfluorescent and a fluorescent state by exposure to light. 2, record 2, English, - stochastic%20optical%20reconstruction%20microscopy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Photoactivated localization microscopy (PALM) and stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy (STORM) are ... super resolution microscopy techniques that use a different process than STED [stimulated-emission-depletion] to achieve super resolution. 3, record 2, English, - stochastic%20optical%20reconstruction%20microscopy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Optique
- Biophysique
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microscopie STORM
1, record 2, French, microscopie%20STORM
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la microscopie STORM (STochastic Optical Reconstruction Microscopy), qui est l’une des techniques «champ large» reposant sur la super-localisation de molécules fluorescentes individuelles activées de façon stochastique, a été utilisée récemment pour imager à haute résolution plusieurs molécules de la région synaptique, dont Homer. 2, record 2, French, - microscopie%20STORM
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-10-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- storm
1, record 3, English, storm
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- tempest 2, record 3, English, tempest
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An atmospheric disturbance involving perturbations of the prevailing pressure and wind fields, on scales ranging from tornadoes (1 km across) to extratropical cyclones (2000-3000 km across). 3, record 3, English, - storm
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tempête
1, record 3, French, temp%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perturbation atmosphérique comportant des variations des champs de pression et de vent dominants dont l'échelle va de celle des tornades (1 km) à celles des cyclones extratropicaux (2000 à 3000 km). 2, record 3, French, - temp%C3%AAte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- temporal
1, record 3, Spanish, temporal
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- tempestad 2, record 3, Spanish, tempestad
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alteración atmosférica que comprende perturbaciones de los campos de presión y de viento predominantes, en escalas que van de los tornados (1 km) a los ciclones extratropicales (2000 a 3000 km). 3, record 3, Spanish, - temporal
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Meteorology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Stormscale Operational and Research Meteorology
1, record 4, English, Stormscale%20Operational%20and%20Research%20Meteorology
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- STORM 2, record 4, English, STORM
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 1, record 4, English, - Stormscale%20Operational%20and%20Research%20Meteorology
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Stormscale Operational and Research Meteorology Program
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Météorologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Stormscale Operational and Research Meteorology
1, record 4, French, Stormscale%20Operational%20and%20Research%20Meteorology
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- STORM 2, record 4, French, STORM
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Programme de recherche et d'exploitation météorologique concernant les tempêtes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Meteorología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Operaciones e investigaciones meteorológicas sobre las tormentas (Programa)
1, record 4, Spanish, Operaciones%20e%20investigaciones%20meteorol%C3%B3gicas%20sobre%20las%20tormentas%20%28Programa%29
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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