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GRADIENT TEMPERATURE [20 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-12-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inversion temperature gradient
1, record 1, English, inversion%20temperature%20gradient
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An inversion temperature gradient is defined as an increase in air temperature with an increase in altitude. 1, record 1, English, - inversion%20temperature%20gradient
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- inversion du gradient de température
1, record 1, French, inversion%20du%20gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- inversion du gradient vertical de température 2, record 1, French, inversion%20du%20gradient%20vertical%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En météorologie, déviation du décroissement ou de l'accroissement habituel avec l'altitude de la valeur d'un élément atmosphérique. 3, record 1, French, - inversion%20du%20gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-11-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- low horizontal temperature gradient area
1, record 2, English, low%20horizontal%20temperature%20gradient%20area
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- région à faible gradient horizontal de température
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gion%20%C3%A0%20faible%20gradient%20horizontal%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une dépression subtropicale est un système de basses pressions se trouvant dans les latitudes tropicales ou subtropicales (n'importe où entre l'équateur et le 50e parallèle) et possédant à la fois les caractéristiques des dépressions tropicales et celles des dépressions des latitudes moyennes. Par conséquent, beaucoup de ces dépressions existent dans des régions à faible gradient horizontal de température (dépression des latitudes moyennes) mais elles tirent aussi leur énergie de nuages convectifs (dépression tropicale). 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gion%20%C3%A0%20faible%20gradient%20horizontal%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- temperature gradient
1, record 3, English, temperature%20gradient
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- gradient of temperature 1, record 3, English, gradient%20of%20temperature
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - temperature%20gradient
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gradient de température
1, record 3, French, gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- écart de température 1, record 3, French, %C3%A9cart%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-11-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Drying Equipment (Air Cond. and Heating)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- temperature gradient setting
1, record 4, English, temperature%20gradient%20setting
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 4, English, - temperature%20gradient%20setting
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Étuves et séchoirs (Cond. de l'air et chauffage)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Outillage industriel
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réglage du gradient de température
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9glage%20du%20gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9glage%20du%20gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-09-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Air Pollution
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- temperature lapse rate
1, record 5, English, temperature%20lapse%20rate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- vertical temperature gradient 2, record 5, English, vertical%20temperature%20gradient
correct
- L.R. 3, record 5, English, L%2ER%2E
correct
- L.R. 3, record 5, English, L%2ER%2E
- lapse temperature gradient 4, record 5, English, lapse%20temperature%20gradient
correct
- lapse rate 3, record 5, English, lapse%20rate
correct, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rate of decrease of temperature with increasing height. 5, record 5, English, - temperature%20lapse%20rate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lapse Temperature Gradient. This condition normally exists on a clear day when the middle and low clouds cover less than 30 percent of the sky and when the wind speed is less than 5 km/h. It is the least favorable condition for the enemy to employ chemical or biological agents. When a lapse condition exists, area coverage without diffusion will be enhanced with a steady low wind speed of 3 to 7 km/h. 4, record 5, English, - temperature%20lapse%20rate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In common usage, the term "temperature gradient" is reserved for temperature change with horizontal distance and "temperature lapse rate" for change of temperature with height. 3, record 5, English, - temperature%20lapse%20rate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "lapse" may also signify, as in "humidity lapse rate", the rate of decrease with height of certain meteorological variables other than temperature. 3, record 5, English, - temperature%20lapse%20rate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Pollution de l'air
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- gradient thermique vertical
1, record 5, French, gradient%20thermique%20vertical
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- gradient vertical de température 2, record 5, French, gradient%20vertical%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Taux de décroissance de la température en fonction de la distance, selon la verticale ascendante. 3, record 5, French, - gradient%20thermique%20vertical
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On considère habituellement un taux moyen sur une distance, par exemple de 100 mètres. 3, record 5, French, - gradient%20thermique%20vertical
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«gradient vertical» (lapse rate) : Variation décroissante d'un phénomène avec l'élévation, ce phénomène étant généralement la température. 3, record 5, French, - gradient%20thermique%20vertical
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Contaminación del aire
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- gradiente vertical de temperatura
1, record 5, Spanish, gradiente%20vertical%20de%20temperatura
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- gradiente térmico vertical 2, record 5, Spanish, gradiente%20t%C3%A9rmico%20vertical
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disminución de la temperatura del aire, en grados Celsius por cada 100 m de aumento de altura. 3, record 5, Spanish, - gradiente%20vertical%20de%20temperatura
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-09-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Thermodynamics
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- temperature gradient
1, record 6, English, temperature%20gradient
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
gradient: In meteorology, the change in the value of an atmospheric variable per unit of horizontal distance, as temperature gradient or air pressure gradient. 2, record 6, English, - temperature%20gradient
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In common usage, the term "temperature gradient" is reserved for temperature change with horizontal distance and the term "temperature lapse rate", for change of temperature with height. 3, record 6, English, - temperature%20gradient
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
temperature gradient: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 6, English, - temperature%20gradient
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Thermodynamique
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gradient de température
1, record 6, French, gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- gradient thermique 2, record 6, French, gradient%20thermique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
gradient : Taux de variation d'un élément météorologique en fonction de la distance. Dans le sens vertical, le gradient de température (gradient thermique) s'exprime en degrés C par 100 m [...] Dans le sens horizontal, le gradient de pression s'exprime en millibars par 100 km ou par degré géographique (111 km). 3, record 6, French, - gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gradient de température; gradient thermique : termes normalisés par l'ISO; gradient de température : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 6, French, - gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-05-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- chromathermography
1, record 7, English, chromathermography
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- temperature gradient chromatography 2, record 7, English, temperature%20gradient%20chromatography
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chromatographic technique in which a temperature gradient is produced. 3, record 7, English, - chromathermography
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Thermochromatography is an alternative to temperature programming. 2, record 7, English, - chromathermography
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The heat source is passed down a column in the mobile phase flow direction. 3, record 7, English, - chromathermography
Record 7, Key term(s)
- temperature gradient analysis
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- thermochromatographie
1, record 7, French, thermochromatographie
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- chromathermographie 2, record 7, French, chromathermographie
feminine noun
- chromatothermographie 3, record 7, French, chromatothermographie
feminine noun
- chromatographie à gradient de température 3, record 7, French, chromatographie%20%C3%A0%20gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- cromatografía con temperatura programada
1, record 7, Spanish, cromatograf%C3%ADa%20con%20temperatura%20programada
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-12-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- rounding
1, record 8, English, rounding
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- rounding process 2, record 8, English, rounding%20process
correct
- destructive metamorphism 3, record 8, English, destructive%20metamorphism
correct
- equi-temperature metamorphism 4, record 8, English, equi%2Dtemperature%20metamorphism
correct, obsolete
- equitemperature metamorphism 5, record 8, English, equitemperature%20metamorphism
correct, obsolete
- ET metamorphism 6, record 8, English, ET%20metamorphism
correct, obsolete
- equilibrium metamorphism 7, record 8, English, equilibrium%20metamorphism
correct, obsolete
- equilibrium growth 8, record 8, English, equilibrium%20growth
correct, obsolete
- equi-temperature metamorphosis 9, record 8, English, equi%2Dtemperature%20metamorphosis
obsolete
- ET metamorphosis 9, record 8, English, ET%20metamorphosis
obsolete
- destructive metamorphosis 9, record 8, English, destructive%20metamorphosis
obsolete
- low-temperature gradient metamorphism 10, record 8, English, low%2Dtemperature%20gradient%20metamorphism
less frequent
- radius-dependent metamorphism 7, record 8, English, radius%2Ddependent%20metamorphism
less frequent
- radius of curvature metamorphism 7, record 8, English, radius%20of%20curvature%20metamorphism
less frequent
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metamorphic process occurring in a dry snowpack with a weak temperature gradient where branched and angular snow crystals decompose into rounded shapes. 11, record 8, English, - rounding
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The rounding process builds rounded grains (rounds) which bond well to one another creating a snowpack (or layer) that is generally increasingly strong. 12, record 8, English, - rounding
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The following conditions promote rounding: - A weak temperature gradient generally less than 1 degree C per 10 cm (which moves water vapour slowly from warm areas to cold). - Dense, tightly packed snow. - Small grains (which produce denser snow). - A high snow temperature, typically above -10 degrees C (which promotes weaker temperature gradients). 12, record 8, English, - rounding
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 CONT
As the temperatures penetrate the snowpack, it will promote rounding. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 13, record 8, English, - rounding
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
equilibrium growth: This metamorphic process has always been believed to be driven by radius dependent vapor pressure gradients, but this is currently under investigation and is being re-thought by scientists. 14, record 8, English, - rounding
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In older popular literature originating mostly from the United States, the term "equitemperature metamorphism" has been used to describe the process of generating rounded forms ... Since temperature gradients largely determine the rate of growth (even in wet snow), and therefore the form, ... and since "equitemperature" conditions are nearly impossible to have in dry alpine snow, [this] term is not recommended [and was replaced in the late 1980 by rounding]. 15, record 8, English, - rounding
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
rounding: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 11, record 8, English, - rounding
Record 8, Key term(s)
- low temperature gradient metamorphism
- radius dependent metamorphism
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- arrondissement des grains
1, record 8, French, arrondissement%20des%20grains
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- arrondissement 2, record 8, French, arrondissement
correct, masculine noun
- métamorphose de faible gradient 3, record 8, French, m%C3%A9tamorphose%20de%20faible%20gradient
correct, feminine noun
- métamorphose d'isothermie 4, record 8, French, m%C3%A9tamorphose%20d%27isothermie
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
- métamorphose destructive 5, record 8, French, m%C3%A9tamorphose%20destructive
feminine noun
- processus d'arrondissement 2, record 8, French, processus%20d%27arrondissement
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Métamorphose de neige sèche commandée par un gradient faible (G<0,1 °C/cm) [dont] l'effet prédominant est l'effet de rayon de courbure qui conduit au frittage et à la formation de grains fins. 6, record 8, French, - arrondissement%20des%20grains
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Métamorphose de faible gradient : vers les grains fins. Quand, pendant une assez longue période, la température à la surface de la neige reste faiblement négative (avec par exemple de faibles amplitudes entre le jour et la nuit) ou lorsque le manteau neigeux est très épais, les différences de températures au sein du manteau neigeux sont assez faibles. C'est dans ce cas que la neige subit la métamorphose de faible gradient (appelée aussi anciennement métamorphose d'isothermie). Alors, les particules reconnaissables vont s'arrondir (disparition des pointes, comblement des creux). La taille des grains devient relativement uniforme et nettement inférieure au mm. Les cristaux de neige obtenus s'appellent des grains fins [...]. C'est typiquement le genre de cristaux que l'on peut rencontrer dans la neige de piste damée ou dans celle que l'on peut découper en bloc pour construire un igloo. [...] L'arrondissement des grains et la diminution de leur taille rendent cette neige plus solide, plus dense (250 à 350 kg/m3) et, d'une certaine manière plus stable. 7, record 8, French, - arrondissement%20des%20grains
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le réchauffement du manteau neigeux favorise l'arrondissement des grains. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 8, record 8, French, - arrondissement%20des%20grains
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grain fin : Équivalent français de «rounded grain». Le «grain rond» français se rend par «wet grain» ou «melt-freeze particle». 9, record 8, French, - arrondissement%20des%20grains
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
arrondissement des grains : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 10, record 8, French, - arrondissement%20des%20grains
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-05-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tight temperature gradient 1, record 9, English, tight%20temperature%20gradient
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fort gradient thermique
1, record 9, French, fort%20gradient%20thermique
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-03-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
- Thermodynamics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- average vertical temperature gradient
1, record 10, English, average%20vertical%20temperature%20gradient
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- mean vertical temperature gradient 2, record 10, English, mean%20vertical%20temperature%20gradient
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The troposphere extends from the earth's surface to an altitude of 8 to 10 kilometers at polar latitudes, 10 to 12 kilometers at middle latitudes, and up to 18 kilometers at the equator. It is characterized by a temperature decrease with height. The point at which the temperature ceases to decrease with height is known as the tropopause. The average vertical temperature gradient of the troposphere varies between 6 and 7 degrees Celsius per kilometer. 1, record 10, English, - average%20vertical%20temperature%20gradient
Record 10, Key term(s)
- mean temperature lapse rate
- mean vertical temperature lapse rate
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
- Thermodynamique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- gradient vertical moyen de température
1, record 10, French, gradient%20vertical%20moyen%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gradient vertical moyen de température dans l'air est de l'ordre de - 0,65 °C pour 100 mètres. Dans le sol, le gradient géothermique moyen est de + 3 °C pour 100 mètres. 1, record 10, French, - gradient%20vertical%20moyen%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gradient : Taux de variation d'une grandeur physique ou d'une fonction dans une direction donnée. 1, record 10, French, - gradient%20vertical%20moyen%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-03-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- neutral temperature gradient
1, record 11, English, neutral%20temperature%20gradient
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A neutral temperature gradient is defined as a nearly constant air temperature with an increase in altitude. 1, record 11, English, - neutral%20temperature%20gradient
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- gradient vertical neutre
1, record 11, French, gradient%20vertical%20neutre
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2010-03-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Atmospheric Physics
- Oceanography
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- horizontal temperature gradient
1, record 12, English, horizontal%20temperature%20gradient
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Oceanic fronts are boundaries between water masses of different density. Density is a function of temperature and salinity (the amount of dissolved salts in water); therefore, both thermal (temperature) fronts and haline (salinity) fronts exist in the ocean. A thermal front is a zone with a pronounced horizontal temperature gradient, while a haline front exhibits a horizontal salinity gradient. 2, record 12, English, - horizontal%20temperature%20gradient
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Océanographie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- gradient thermique horizontal
1, record 12, French, gradient%20thermique%20horizontal
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2009-02-17
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
- Geothermal Energy
- Thermal Springs - Uses
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- geothermal gradient
1, record 13, English, geothermal%20gradient
correct, see observation
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- thermal gradient 2, record 13, English, thermal%20gradient
correct, see observation
- temperature gradient 3, record 13, English, temperature%20gradient
correct, see observation
- heat flow value 4, record 13, English, heat%20flow%20value
- heat gradient 5, record 13, English, heat%20gradient
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The increase in the temperature of the earth with the increasing depth from the surface ... 6, record 13, English, - geothermal%20gradient
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the depth of a well increases, so does the temperature; this phenomenon is known as the temperature gradient. 6, record 13, English, - geothermal%20gradient
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... expressed either in degrees per unit depth or in units of depth per degree. 7, record 13, English, - geothermal%20gradient
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
... averages about 1°F per 60 ft, but may be considerably greater. 6, record 13, English, - geothermal%20gradient
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 3 OBS
When applied to the Earth, the term "geothermal gradient" may be used [as a synonym for "thermal gradient"]. 8, record 13, English, - geothermal%20gradient
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Not to be confused with "geothermal degree." 9, record 13, English, - geothermal%20gradient
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 5 OBS
thermal gradient; geothermal gradient; temperature gradient: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 9, record 13, English, - geothermal%20gradient
Record 13, Key term(s)
- geothermic gradient
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
- Énergie géothermique
- Thermalisme
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- gradient géothermique
1, record 13, French, gradient%20g%C3%A9othermique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- gradient géothermal 2, record 13, French, gradient%20g%C3%A9othermal
correct, masculine noun
- gradient thermique 3, record 13, French, gradient%20thermique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- gradient de température 4, record 13, French, gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature
see observation, masculine noun
- taux de variation de la température 5, record 13, French, taux%20de%20variation%20de%20la%20temp%C3%A9rature
see observation, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Augmentation de la température en fonction de la profondeur en dessous de la surface. 6, record 13, French, - gradient%20g%C3%A9othermique
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le gradient géothermique] varie d'après l'histoire géologique, la radioactivité des roches et leur conductivité. En moyenne, il est de 35 °C par kilomètre. 7, record 13, French, - gradient%20g%C3%A9othermique
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'accroissement [de température] est en général de 1° pour un enfoncement de 30 à 35 m et on exprime ce résultat en disant que le degré ou gradient géothermique est de 33 m. [...] le degré géothermique signifie qu'il existe une source de chaleur profonde et permanente sous l'écorce terrestre [...] 8, record 13, French, - gradient%20g%C3%A9othermique
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Le milieu tectonique le plus favorable à la présence de cheminées kimberlitiques est un craton ancien et épais, à faible gradient géothermique. 9, record 13, French, - gradient%20g%C3%A9othermique
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gradient géothermique; gradient thermique; gradient de température; taux de variation de la température : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 10, record 13, French, - gradient%20g%C3%A9othermique
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geofísica
- Energía geotérmica
- Fuentes termales - usos
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- gradiente geotérmico
1, record 13, Spanish, gradiente%20geot%C3%A9rmico
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
- gradiente térmico 2, record 13, Spanish, gradiente%20t%C3%A9rmico
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aumento de la temperatura de la tierra por unidad de profundidad (aproximadamente 3,3 °C por 100 m). 3, record 13, Spanish, - gradiente%20geot%C3%A9rmico
Record 14 - internal organization data 2008-10-30
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- faceting
1, record 14, English, faceting
correct, see observation, generic
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- medium gradient metamorphism 1, record 14, English, medium%20gradient%20metamorphism
see observation, rare
- medium temperature gradient metamorphism 2, record 14, English, medium%20temperature%20gradient%20metamorphism
proposal, rare
- metamorphism of medium temperature gradient 1, record 14, English, metamorphism%20of%20medium%20temperature%20gradient
rare
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Faceting is a metamorphic process occurring in a dry snowpack with a strong temperature gradient where takes place development of facets and eventually formation of depth hoar under higher temperature gradient. 1, record 14, English, - faceting
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Faceting involves the formation of facets and depth hoar whereas the French term "métamorphose de moyen gradient" refers to the formation of facets only. 3, record 14, English, - faceting
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
medium gradient metamorphism: This term seems to be uncommon. In English, the authors generally make no distinction between a medium and a strong temperature gradient. In fact, the temperature gradient is usually described as whether weak or strong. 2, record 14, English, - faceting
Record 14, Key term(s)
- medium-temperature gradient metamorphism
- metamorphism of medium gradient
- facetting
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- métamorphose de moyen gradient
1, record 14, French, m%C3%A9tamorphose%20de%20moyen%20gradient
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Métamorphose de neige sèche commandée par un gradient moyen (0,1<G<0,2 °C/cm) [et qui] aboutit à la formation de grains à faces planes. 2, record 14, French, - m%C3%A9tamorphose%20de%20moyen%20gradient
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les métamorphoses de la neige sèche. [...] Pendant ou après une chute de neige, le vent casse les parties fragiles des cristaux. Il transforme donc les cristaux de neige fraîche en particules reconnaissables, voire en grains fins. [...] Le devenir des particules reconnaissables va dépendre de la valeur du gradient de température de la couche concernée : - par faible gradient, elles vont se transformer en grains fins; - par moyen gradient, elles vont se transformer en grains à faces planes; - par fort gradient, elles se transformeront en grains à faces planes (passage intermédiaire obligé) puis en gobelets. Ces transformations sont irréversibles : il n'y a pas de retour en arrière possible. 3, record 14, French, - m%C3%A9tamorphose%20de%20moyen%20gradient
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2008-10-30
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- faceting
1, record 15, English, faceting
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- faceting process 2, record 15, English, faceting%20process
correct
- kinetic metamorphism 3, record 15, English, kinetic%20metamorphism
correct
- kinetic-growth metamorphism 4, record 15, English, kinetic%2Dgrowth%20metamorphism
correct
- kinetic growth metamorphism 5, record 15, English, kinetic%20growth%20metamorphism
correct
- temperature-gradient metamorphism 4, record 15, English, temperature%2Dgradient%20metamorphism
correct, see observation, obsolete
- temperature gradient metamorphism 6, record 15, English, temperature%20gradient%20metamorphism
correct, see observation, obsolete
- TG metamorphism 7, record 15, English, TG%20metamorphism
correct, see observation, obsolete
- constructive metamorphism 8, record 15, English, constructive%20metamorphism
correct, see observation, obsolete
- kinetic growth 9, record 15, English, kinetic%20growth
- high-temperature gradient metamorphism 10, record 15, English, high%2Dtemperature%20gradient%20metamorphism
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metamorphic process occurring in a dry snowpack with a strong temperature gradient (usually >10°C/m) where takes place development of sharp corners and facets on snow grains and, eventually formation of depth hoar under higher temperature gradient (usually 20°C/M). 11, record 15, English, - faceting
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The formation of faceted grains marks the beginning of TG metamorphism. ... As long as there is sufficient temperature difference between individual grains in the snowpack [and] if the size of the initial ice grains is large enough, the process of TG metamorphism will continue and large cup crystals with well-developed stepped surfaces will form ... depth hoar. 12, record 15, English, - faceting
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
TG metamorphism is the result of a relatively large temperature difference between the ground surface and the snow surface in a shallow snowpack. 12, record 15, English, - faceting
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are two metamorphic processes in dry snow: equitemperature (ET) metamorphism (e.g. rounding) and temperature gradient (TG) metamorphism (e.g. faceting). 11, record 15, English, - faceting
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term constructive ... metamorphism [is] no longer used in North America. 12, record 15, English, - faceting
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Temperature gradient metamorphism (TG): An older term used to describe the faceting or squaring process driven by strong temperature gradients. Currently the terms kinetic growth or faceting are preferred. 13, record 15, English, - faceting
Record 15, Key term(s)
- high temperature gradient metamorphism
- TG-metamorphism
- facetting
- facetting process
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- métamorphose constructive
1, record 15, French, m%C3%A9tamorphose%20constructive
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- facettage 2, record 15, French, facettage
masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
métamorphose constructive. Les cristaux de neige évoluent en cristaux à faces planes puis en gobelets creux si le gradient est suffisamment fort. Les grands cristaux deviennent toujours plus grands, les petits se dissolvent. Entraîne une perte de la résistance de la couche de neige métamorphosée. 3, record 15, French, - m%C3%A9tamorphose%20constructive
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Lorsque la différence de température dans le manteau neigeux est moyenne ou grande, nous assistons à une métamorphose constructive, c'est-à-dire à un agrandissement des cristaux de neige. Ils évoluent en cristaux à faces planes, puis ils prennent une forme concave, d'où leur nom de gobelets. 4, record 15, French, - m%C3%A9tamorphose%20constructive
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon le gradient de température, on considère les métamorphoses de faible (rounding), moyen ou fort (faceting) gradient. La notion anglaise «faceting» englobe à la fois les métamorphoses de moyen (formation de grains à face plane) et fort gradient (formation de gobelets). 5, record 15, French, - m%C3%A9tamorphose%20constructive
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La morphologie des grains résultant dépend de la valeur du gradient : - gradient faible (<5 °C/m) = grains fins - gradient moyen (5 °C/m < gradient < 20 °C/m) = grains à face planes - gradient fort (gradient > 20 °C/m) = givre de profondeur (gobelets) 6, record 15, French, - m%C3%A9tamorphose%20constructive
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2008-09-25
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- faceting
1, record 16, English, faceting
correct, see observation, generic
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- kinetic growth 2, record 16, English, kinetic%20growth
correct, see observation, generic
- temperature gradient metamorphism 3, record 16, English, temperature%20gradient%20metamorphism
correct, see observation, obsolete, generic
- high temperature gradient metamorphism 4, record 16, English, high%20temperature%20gradient%20metamorphism
correct, see observation
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depth hoar is the result of high temperature gradient metamorphism (Marbouty, 1980) and consists of large faceted crystals, with at least some of them cup-shaped and hollow. The density of this type was always <0.25. Faceted crystals are produced by metamorphism of lower temperature gradient, and usually form in snow with density >0.25, that is too high to allow depth hoar formation. 4, record 16, English, - faceting
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Faceting is a metamorphic process occurring in a dry snowpack with a strong temperature gradient where takes place development of facets and eventually formation of depth hoar under higher temperature gradient. 5, record 16, English, - faceting
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In French, the authors use the term "métamorphose de gradient moyen" when they refer to the metamorphic process leading to the formation of facets and they use the term "métamorphose de fort gradient" when the facets, under higher temperature gradient, develop into depth hoars. 5, record 16, English, - faceting
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Temperature gradient metamorphism (TG): An older term [still in use] to describe the faceting or squaring process driven by strong temperature gradients. Currently the terms kinetic growth or faceting are preferred. 1, record 16, English, - faceting
Record 16, Key term(s)
- facetting
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- métamorphose de fort gradient
1, record 16, French, m%C3%A9tamorphose%20de%20fort%20gradient
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Métamorphose de neige sèche commandée par un gradient fort (G>0,2 °C/cm) [et qui] est responsable de la formation de gobelets. 1, record 16, French, - m%C3%A9tamorphose%20de%20fort%20gradient
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La métamorphose de fort gradient (G>20 °C/m). Dans ce cas, la différence de température entre les grains suivant la verticale est très marquée, et les flux de vapeur sont plus intenses. Le premier stade de transformation se caractérise par l'apparition rapide de grains à faces planes accompagnée d'un tassement notable pour ce qui concerne la neige récente [...] Dans sa forme finale, le grain prend généralement une forme pyramidale striée très caractéristique, communément appelée «gobelet» ou givre de profondeur [...] 1, record 16, French, - m%C3%A9tamorphose%20de%20fort%20gradient
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les métamorphoses de la neige sèche. [...] Pendant ou après une chute de neige, le vent casse les parties fragiles des cristaux. Il transforme donc les cristaux de neige fraîche en particules reconnaissables, voire en grains fins. [...] Le devenir des particules reconnaissables va dépendre de la valeur du gradient de température de la couche concernée : - par faible gradient, elles vont se transformer en grains fins; - par moyen gradient, elles vont se transformer en grains à faces planes; - par fort gradient, elles se transformeront en grains à faces planes (passage intermédiaire obligé) puis en gobelets. Ces transformations sont irréversibles : il n'y a pas de retour en arrière possible. 2, record 16, French, - m%C3%A9tamorphose%20de%20fort%20gradient
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2008-08-08
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
- Geothermal Energy
- Thermal Springs - Uses
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- regional geothermal gradient
1, record 17, English, regional%20geothermal%20gradient
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- regional thermal gradient 2, record 17, English, regional%20thermal%20gradient
correct, see observation
- regional temperature gradient 3, record 17, English, regional%20temperature%20gradient
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most significant factor affecting fluid expansion pressurization is the regional geothermal gradient. Higher geothermal gradients lead to greater fluid expansion with depth and steeper unloading limb effective stress relationships. 1, record 17, English, - regional%20geothermal%20gradient
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A popular misconception is that a regional thermal gradient (deduced from fluid inclusions in sphalerite) exists among the MVT [Mississippi Valley-type] districts of the Ozark region, apparently linking them to a common regional hydrologic flow model with an Arkoma Basin fluid source. 4, record 17, English, - regional%20geothermal%20gradient
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
regional thermal gradient: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 17, English, - regional%20geothermal%20gradient
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
- Énergie géothermique
- Thermalisme
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- gradient géothermique régional
1, record 17, French, gradient%20g%C3%A9othermique%20r%C3%A9gional
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- gradient thermique régional 2, record 17, French, gradient%20thermique%20r%C3%A9gional
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le contexte géologique, la présence de gradients de température se rencontre soit à l'échelle du bassin du fait du gradient géothermique régional, soit dans un stockage de déchets nucléaires suite aux désintégrations radioactives, soit encore à l'occasion du percement des galeries de stockage (modification locale du gradient géothermique régional). 1, record 17, French, - gradient%20g%C3%A9othermique%20r%C3%A9gional
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gradient thermique régional : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 17, French, - gradient%20g%C3%A9othermique%20r%C3%A9gional
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2004-01-21
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Air Pollution
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- potential temperature gradient
1, record 18, English, potential%20temperature%20gradient
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution de l'air
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- gradient de température potentielle
1, record 18, French, gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature%20potentielle
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Contaminación del aire
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- gradiente de temperatura potencial
1, record 18, Spanish, gradiente%20de%20temperatura%20potencial
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diferencia entre el gradiente potencial adiabático y el gradiente vertical real, en la parte más baja de la atmósfera. 1, record 18, Spanish, - gradiente%20de%20temperatura%20potencial
Record 19 - internal organization data 1986-10-28
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Calorimetry
- Electric Power Stations
- Energy Transformation
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- ocean temperature gradient system
1, record 19, English, ocean%20temperature%20gradient%20system
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[As shown by] the principle of the ocean temperature gradient system ... [, the] advantage is that no collector or storage system is required. 1, record 19, English, - ocean%20temperature%20gradient%20system
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Calorimétrie
- Centrales électriques
- Transformation de l'énergie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- système à gradient de température marin
1, record 19, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature%20marin
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Key term(s)
- système à gradient de température océanique
- système à gradient de température des mers
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1986-10-28
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Calorimetry
- Electric Power Stations
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- ocean temperature gradient
1, record 20, English, ocean%20temperature%20gradient
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Calorimétrie
- Centrales électriques
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- gradient de température océanique
1, record 20, French, gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature%20oc%C3%A9anique
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- gradient de température des océans 1, record 20, French, gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature%20des%20oc%C3%A9ans
masculine noun
- gradient de température marin 1, record 20, French, gradient%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature%20marin
masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Key term(s)
- gradient de température des mers
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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