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ZENITHAL ANGLE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-12-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Practical Astronomy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- zenith distance
1, record 1, English, zenith%20distance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- zenithal distance 2, record 1, English, zenithal%20distance
correct
- zenith angle 3, record 1, English, zenith%20angle
correct
- zenithal angle 4, record 1, English, zenithal%20angle
correct
- coaltitude 5, record 1, English, coaltitude
correct, see observation
- co-altitude 6, record 1, English, co%2Daltitude
correct, see observation
- complement of altitude 2, record 1, English, complement%20of%20altitude
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The vertical angle between the zenith and the object which is observed or defined. 7, record 1, English, - zenith%20distance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term zenith distance is more often used in astronomy and is the complement of the altitude. That is: 0° in the zenith, 90° on the horizon, up to 180° at the nadir. 8, record 1, English, - zenith%20distance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coaltitude: The complement of altitude, or 90 minus the altitude. The term has significance only when used in connection with altitude measured from the celestial horizon, when it is synonymous with zenith distance. 5, record 1, English, - zenith%20distance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
zenith distance: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 9, record 1, English, - zenith%20distance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Astronomie pratique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- angle zénithal
1, record 1, French, angle%20z%C3%A9nithal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- distance zénithale 2, record 1, French, distance%20z%C3%A9nithale
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angle plan formé par la direction d'un objet et la direction du zénith du point d'observation. 3, record 1, French, - angle%20z%C3%A9nithal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La distance zénithale est la distance angulaire entre le zénith et un point de la sphère céleste, mesurée suivant un méridien. 4, record 1, French, - angle%20z%C3%A9nithal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La distance zénithale est le complément angulaire de la hauteur. 3, record 1, French, - angle%20z%C3%A9nithal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
distance zénithale : Expression non conseillée. 5, record 1, French, - angle%20z%C3%A9nithal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
distance zénithale; angle zénithal : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 6, record 1, French, - angle%20z%C3%A9nithal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- satellite zenith angle
1, record 2, English, satellite%20zenith%20angle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angle measured at the Earth's surface between the satellite and the zenith. 1, record 2, English, - satellite%20zenith%20angle
Record 2, Key term(s)
- satellite zenithal angle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- angle zénithal du satellite
1, record 2, French, angle%20z%C3%A9nithal%20du%20satellite
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angle mesuré à la surface de la Terre entre le satellite et le zénith. 2, record 2, French, - angle%20z%C3%A9nithal%20du%20satellite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'extraction de la température superficielle à partir des mesures du satellite doit donc être corrigée pour l'absorption atmosphérique et dépend de l'émissivité de la surface qui varie principalement suivant l'angle zénithal du satellite. 3, record 2, French, - angle%20z%C3%A9nithal%20du%20satellite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lanzamiento y maniobras en el espacio
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ángulo cenital del satélite
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A1ngulo%20cenital%20del%20sat%C3%A9lite
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angulo medido sobre la superficie de la Tierra entre el satélite y el cenit. 1, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%A1ngulo%20cenital%20del%20sat%C3%A9lite
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-12-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- solar zenith angle
1, record 3, English, solar%20zenith%20angle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- solar zenithal angle 2, record 3, English, solar%20zenithal%20angle
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angle measured at the Earth's surface between the Sun and the zenith. 1, record 3, English, - solar%20zenith%20angle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- angle zénithal du Soleil
1, record 3, French, angle%20z%C3%A9nithal%20du%20Soleil
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angle mesuré à la surface de la Terre entre le Soleil et le zénith. 1, record 3, French, - angle%20z%C3%A9nithal%20du%20Soleil
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ángulo cenital solar
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A1ngulo%20cenital%20solar
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angulo medido sobre la superficie de la Tierra entre el Sol y el cenit. 1, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1ngulo%20cenital%20solar
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