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SVP [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sound velocity profile
1, record 1, English, sound%20velocity%20profile
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SVP 2, record 1, English, SVP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When we plot the speed of sound as a function of depth in the ocean, it is called the sound velocity profile or SVP. An SVP is a very useful tool for being able to predict the path of propagation of sound in the ocean. 3, record 1, English, - sound%20velocity%20profile
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- profil de vitesse du son
1, record 1, French, profil%20de%20vitesse%20du%20son
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- profil de célérité du son 2, record 1, French, profil%20de%20c%C3%A9l%C3%A9rit%C3%A9%20du%20son
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-12-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- saturation vapor pressure
1, record 2, English, saturation%20vapor%20pressure
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- saturation vapour pressure 2, record 2, English, saturation%20vapour%20pressure
correct
- maximum vapour pressure 3, record 2, English, maximum%20vapour%20pressure
correct
- M.V.P. 4, record 2, English, M%2EV%2EP%2E
correct
- M.V.P. 4, record 2, English, M%2EV%2EP%2E
- saturated vapour pressure 5, record 2, English, saturated%20vapour%20pressure
correct
- SVP 5, record 2, English, SVP
correct
- SVP 5, record 2, English, SVP
- saturated vapor pressure 6, record 2, English, saturated%20vapor%20pressure
correct
- saturating vapour pressure 7, record 2, English, saturating%20vapour%20pressure
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maximum value that the water vapour pressure in air can reach at a given temperature. 8, record 2, English, - saturation%20vapor%20pressure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Since in nature, such a "plane surface of pure water" is rarely found and the physico-chemical environment of water vapor is anything but constant, this strict concept of saturation can be very misleading with regard to actual condensation processes; but the conservative base which this definition supplies is required as a comparison standard (as for relative humidity measurements). More specific terminology is often advisedly used, like "saturation with respect to water" or "saturation with respect to ice." 9, record 2, English, - saturation%20vapor%20pressure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The saturation vapor pressure is temperature dependent, which differs for a flat or curved liquid surface (such as a spherical droplet). 1, record 2, English, - saturation%20vapor%20pressure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The term "saturation vapor pressure" is also used, with a different meaning, as a synonym of "equilibrium vapor pressure. 7, record 2, English, - saturation%20vapor%20pressure
Record 2, Key term(s)
- maximum vapor pressure
- saturating vapor pressure
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pression de vapeur saturante
1, record 2, French, pression%20de%20vapeur%20saturante
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tension de vapeur saturante 2, record 2, French, tension%20de%20vapeur%20saturante
correct, feminine noun
- pression maximale de vapeur d'eau 3, record 2, French, pression%20maximale%20de%20vapeur%20d%27eau
correct, feminine noun
- pression maximale de vapeur 4, record 2, French, pression%20maximale%20de%20vapeur
correct, feminine noun
- tension maximale de vapeur 5, record 2, French, tension%20maximale%20de%20vapeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si dans une enceinte vide (à température ambiante par exemple), on injecte de l'eau, celle-ci va se vaporiser. Au fur et à mesure que la masse d'eau injectée augmente, la pression va monter jusqu'à une limite appelée pression de vapeur saturante (autrefois appelée tension de vapeur). 6, record 2, French, - pression%20de%20vapeur%20saturante
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La pression de vapeur dans le milieu qui la contient est en général appelée «tension de vapeur». 7, record 2, French, - pression%20de%20vapeur%20saturante
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En météorologie, on entend par le terme «vapeur» la vapeur d'eau. Si la confusion est possible, on peut préciser en utilisant le terme «pression de vapeur d'eau saturante». 8, record 2, French, - pression%20de%20vapeur%20saturante
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tension de vapeur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- presión de saturación de vapor
1, record 2, Spanish, presi%C3%B3n%20de%20saturaci%C3%B3n%20de%20vapor
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- presión de vapor de saturación 2, record 2, Spanish, presi%C3%B3n%20de%20vapor%20de%20saturaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Máxima presión parcial posible del vapor de agua en el aire o atmósfera a una temperatura dada. 1, record 2, Spanish, - presi%C3%B3n%20de%20saturaci%C3%B3n%20de%20vapor
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-12-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Société pour vaincre la pollution
1, record 3, English, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20pour%20vaincre%20la%20pollution
correct, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SVP 2, record 3, English, SVP
correct, Quebec
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The English title is a translation and it is not recognized officially, as specified by a spokesperson contacted by phone. 3, record 3, English, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20pour%20vaincre%20la%20pollution
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Organization which is established in Montréal, Quebec. 4, record 3, English, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20pour%20vaincre%20la%20pollution
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Society to Conquer Pollution
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Mesures antipollution
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Société pour vaincre la pollution
1, record 3, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20pour%20vaincre%20la%20pollution
correct, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SVP 2, record 3, French, SVP
correct, Quebec
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] la Société pour vaincre la pollution a recommandé l'organisation d'une vaste campagne de sensibilisation pour alerter la population du Québec sur les dangers des pluies acides. 3, record 3, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20pour%20vaincre%20la%20pollution
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Organisme établi à Montréal (Québec). 4, record 3, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20pour%20vaincre%20la%20pollution
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-03-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- specific vocational preparation
1, record 4, English, specific%20vocational%20preparation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SVP 1, record 4, English, SVP
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Specific vocational preparation measures the amount of job-specific training required to perform the specific occupational task reasonably well. 2, record 4, English, - specific%20vocational%20preparation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- préparation professionnelle spécifique
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9paration%20professionnelle%20sp%C3%A9cifique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PPS 1, record 4, French, PPS
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-12-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Types of Ships and Boats
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Small Vessel Program Partnership 1, record 5, English, Small%20Vessel%20Program%20Partnership
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Types de bateaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Programme de partenariat pour les petits bateaux
1, record 5, French, Programme%20de%20partenariat%20pour%20les%20petits%20bateaux
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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