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Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-06-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- altostratus translucidus
1, record 1, English, altostratus%20translucidus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- As tr 2, record 1, English, As%20tr
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- thin altostratus 2, record 1, English, thin%20altostratus
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cloud sheets formed by the rising and cooling of large air masses, often precede advancing storm systems. 3, record 1, English, - altostratus%20translucidus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thin altostratus usually evolves from the gradual thickening of a veil of cirrostratus. It nearly always appears as a layer of great horizontal extent. It is of a greyish or bluish colour, never white, and the greater part is always translucent enough to reveal the sun (or moon) as through ground glass. 2, record 1, English, - altostratus%20translucidus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altostratus translucidus ... A "watery" sun (or moon) may shine dimly through the thinner sections of the cloudsheet. 3, record 1, English, - altostratus%20translucidus
Record 1, Key term(s)
- alto-stratus translucidus
- alto stratus translucidus
- thin alto-stratus
- thin alto stratus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- altostratus translucidus
1, record 1, French, altostratus%20translucidus
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- As tr 2, record 1, French, As%20tr
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- As translucidus 2, record 1, French, As%20translucidus
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Voile d'altostratus ressemblant à un cirrostratus épais et qui laisse apparaître le Soleil ou la Lune comme à travers un verre dépoli. 3, record 1, French, - altostratus%20translucidus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Description des nuages. [...] Genre : altostratus. Espèces : -. Variétés : translucidus, opacus, undulatus, duplicatus, radiatus. Formes : virga, mamma, praecipitatio, pannus. Générateurs : cumulonimbogenitus, altocumulogenitus. 2, record 1, French, - altostratus%20translucidus
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- altocumulus translucidus
1, record 2, English, altocumulus%20translucidus
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- Ac tr 2, record 2, English, Ac%20tr
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Weather Forecasting Cloud Chart. ... Altocumulus translucidus: Water and ice clouds. Some precipitation likely within 15 to 20 hours if wind is steady NE to S Other winds bring overcast sky. 3, record 2, English, - altocumulus%20translucidus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Altocumulus translucidus in bands, or one or more layers of Altocumulus translucidus or opacus, progressively invading the sky; these Altocumulus clouds generally thicken as a whole. 4, record 2, English, - altocumulus%20translucidus
Record 2, Key term(s)
- alto-cumulus translucidus
- alto cumulus translucidus
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- altocumulus translucidus
1, record 2, French, altocumulus%20translucidus
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- Ac tr 2, record 2, French, Ac%20tr
masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altocumulus formés d'éléments dont la couleur - du blanc éclatant au gris sombre - et l'épaisseur sont très diverses d'un cas à l'autre ou même dans une couche déterminée, et qui sont plus ou moins régulièrement disposés et distincts. 3, record 2, French, - altocumulus%20translucidus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altocumulus translucidus. [...] Dans la définition de ces éléments, c'est le degré de transparence de la couche, variables d'un point à un autre, qui joue le rôle essentiel. Ils laissent apparaître dans les intervalles, soit le bleu du ciel, soit au moins un éclatement plus vif de la couche nuageuse dû à un amincissement. 3, record 2, French, - altocumulus%20translucidus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Description des nuages. [...] Genre : altocumulus. Espèces : floccus, stratiformis, lenticularis, castellanus. Variétés : radiatus, opacus, translucidus, perlucidus, undulatus, lacunosus, duplicatus. Formes : virga, mamma. Générateurs : cumulogenitus, cumulonimbogenitus. 4, record 2, French, - altocumulus%20translucidus
Record 2, Key term(s)
- alto-cumulus translucidus
- alto cumulus translucidus
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-12-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- translucidus
1, record 3, English, translucidus
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- tr 1, record 3, English, tr
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clouds in an extensive patch, sheet or layer, the greater part of which is sufficiently translucent to reveal the position of the Sun or Moon. 2, record 3, English, - translucidus
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This term applies to Altocumulus, Altostratus, Stratocumulus and Stratus. 2, record 3, English, - translucidus
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- translucidus
1, record 3, French, translucidus
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- tr 1, record 3, French, tr
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nuages en banc, nappe ou couche, dont la majeure partie est suffisamment translucide pour laisser apparaître la position du Soleil ou de la Lune. 2, record 3, French, - translucidus
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce terme s'applique aux Altocumulus, Altostratus, Stratocumulus et Stratus. 2, record 3, French, - translucidus
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- translucidus
1, record 3, Spanish, translucidus
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- tr 1, record 3, Spanish, tr
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nubes en banco, sábana o capa extensa, la mayor parte de las cuales son suficientemente traslúcidas para dejar entrever la posición del Sol o de la Luna. 1, record 3, Spanish, - translucidus
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Este término se aplica a los Altocumulus, Altostratus, Stratocumulus y Stratus. 1, record 3, Spanish, - translucidus
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