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RDPS [3 records]

Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • System Names
  • Atmospheric Physics
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de systèmes
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
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.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombres de sistemas
  • Física de la atmósfera
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Record 2 2024-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
  • Air Traffic Control
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
  • Circulation et trafic aériens

Spanish

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Record 3 1997-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
  • Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
  • Air Transport
OBS

RDPS: radar data processing system.

Key term(s)
  • Radar Data Processing System Cipher Tape Drive Replacement Project

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
  • Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
  • Transport aérien
OBS

RDPS : radar data processing system; système de traitement des données radar.

Spanish

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