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RDPS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Regional Deterministic Prediction System
1, record 1, English, Regional%20Deterministic%20Prediction%20System
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RDPS 1, record 1, English, RDPS
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Regional Deterministic Prediction System (RDPS) carries out physics calculations to arrive at deterministic predictions of atmospheric elements from the current day out to 84 hours into the future. Atmospheric elements include temperature, precipitation, cloud cover, wind speed and direction, humidity and others. 1, record 1, English, - Regional%20Deterministic%20Prediction%20System
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Système régional de prévision déterministe
1, record 1, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20r%C3%A9gional%20de%20pr%C3%A9vision%20d%C3%A9terministe
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SRPD 1, record 1, French, SRPD
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Système régional de prévision déterministe (SRPD) procède à des calculs physiques afin de produire des prévisions déterministes d'éléments de l'atmosphère du jour présent jusqu'à 84 heures dans le futur. Les éléments de l'atmosphère incluent notamment la température, les précipitations, la couverture nuageuse, la vitesse et direction des vents et l'humidité. 1, record 1, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20r%C3%A9gional%20de%20pr%C3%A9vision%20d%C3%A9terministe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema regional de previsión determinista
1, record 1, Spanish, Sistema%20regional%20de%20previsi%C3%B3n%20determinista
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- RDPS 1, record 1, Spanish, RDPS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Air Traffic Control
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- radar data processing system
1, record 2, English, radar%20data%20processing%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- RDPS 2, record 2, English, RDPS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- RDP system 3, record 2, English, RDP%20system
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The radar data processing system plays a vital role in accurately identifying the position and trajectory of nearby aircraft, enabling collision avoidance systems to calculate the relative motion and issue timely warnings or advisories. 4, record 2, English, - radar%20data%20processing%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de traitement des données radar
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20traitement%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20radar
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- RDPS 1, record 2, French, RDPS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- système de traitement de données radar 2, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20traitement%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20radar
correct, masculine noun
- RDPS 3, record 2, French, RDPS
correct, masculine noun
- RDPS 3, record 2, French, RDPS
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-07-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- RDPS Cipher Tape Drive Replacement Project 1, record 3, English, RDPS%20Cipher%20Tape%20Drive%20Replacement%20Project
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
RDPS: radar data processing system. 2, record 3, English, - RDPS%20Cipher%20Tape%20Drive%20Replacement%20Project
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Radar Data Processing System Cipher Tape Drive Replacement Project
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Projet de remplacement du dérouleur de chiffrage RDPS
1, record 3, French, Projet%20de%20remplacement%20du%20d%C3%A9rouleur%20de%20chiffrage%20RDPS
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
RDPS : radar data processing system; système de traitement des données radar. 2, record 3, French, - Projet%20de%20remplacement%20du%20d%C3%A9rouleur%20de%20chiffrage%20RDPS
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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