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BOUGUER ANOMALY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-01-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
- Geological Prospecting
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Bouguer anomaly
1, record 1, English, Bouguer%20anomaly
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A gravity anomaly calculated after corrections for latitude, elevation, and terrain. 2, record 1, English, - Bouguer%20anomaly
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bouguer is pronounced "boo-gay." 3, record 1, English, - Bouguer%20anomaly
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Bouguer anomaly: term used at Natural Services Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 1, English, - Bouguer%20anomaly
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Bouguer anomaly values. 4, record 1, English, - Bouguer%20anomaly
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
- Prospection géologique
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- anomalie de Bouguer
1, record 1, French, anomalie%20de%20Bouguer
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur de la gravité terrestre après les corrections de Bouguer à un niveau de référence donné. 2, record 1, French, - anomalie%20de%20Bouguer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La correction de Bouguer consiste à tenir compte [...] des masses rocheuses situées entre les deux points en les considérant, pour simplifier les calculs, comme constituant un relief en forme de calotte sphérique, la différence entre la valeur mesurée ayant subi les deux corrections et la valeur calculée est l'anomalie de Bouguer. 3, record 1, French, - anomalie%20de%20Bouguer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'anomalie de Bouguer représente l'attraction de roches profondes de densité plus grande que normale moins la perte d'attraction due à des roches de densité anormalement basse. 4, record 1, French, - anomalie%20de%20Bouguer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
anomalie de Bouguer : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 1, French, - anomalie%20de%20Bouguer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Valeurs des anomalies de Bouguer. 6, record 1, French, - anomalie%20de%20Bouguer
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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