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DURACION PRECIPITACION [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Air Transport
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sleet
1, record 1, English, sleet
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rain and snow mixed 2, record 1, English, rain%20and%20snow%20mixed
- rain and snow 2, record 1, English, rain%20and%20snow
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depending on the region, precipitation of rain and snow mixed, or rain and hail, or rain and ice pellets, or melting snow, or sudden and brief rainfall with wind and hail. 2, record 1, English, - sleet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
RASN: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) code used in aviation routine weather reports (METAR). 3, record 1, English, - sleet
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Transport aérien
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- giboulée
1, record 1, French, giboul%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pluie et neige mêlées 2, record 1, French, pluie%20et%20neige%20m%C3%AAl%C3%A9es
feminine noun
- pluie et neige 2, record 1, French, pluie%20et%20neige
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon la région, précipitation de pluie et de neige mêlées, ou de pluie et de grêle, ou de pluie et de granules de glace, ou de neige fondante, ou de pluie soudaine et de courte durée accompagnée souvent de vent et de grêle. 2, record 1, French, - giboul%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
RASN : code de l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) utilisé dans les messages d'observation météorologique régulière pour l'aviation (METAR). 3, record 1, French, - giboul%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Transporte aéreo
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cellisca
1, record 1, Spanish, cellisca
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- aguanieve 2, record 1, Spanish, aguanieve
feminine noun
- chubasco 3, record 1, Spanish, chubasco
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Según las distintas regiones, precipitación mezclada de lluvia y nieve, o de lluvia y granizo, o de lluvia y gránulos de hielo, o de nieve en fusión, o de lluvia repentina y de breve duración acompañada a menudo de viento y granizo. 4, record 1, Spanish, - cellisca
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-11-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hyetography
1, record 2, English, hyetography
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The branch of meteorology having to do with the geographical distribution and annual variation of rainfall. 2, record 2, English, - hyetography
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hyétographie
1, record 2, French, hy%C3%A9tographie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étude de la variation annuelle et de la répartition géographique de la précipitation. 1, record 2, French, - hy%C3%A9tographie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- pluviografía
1, record 2, Spanish, pluviograf%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- hietografía 2, record 2, Spanish, hietograf%C3%ADa
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Para predecir caudales críticos y, consecuentemente, para ingeniería de diseño de obras hidráulicas, es esencial asociar una probabilidad a lluvias máximas de distinta duración. Deducir la probabilidad de ocurrencia de un evento futuro requiere contar con registros continuos de precipitación(pluviografía) […] 3, record 2, Spanish, - pluviograf%C3%ADa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-05-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- shower
1, record 3, English, shower
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Precipitation, often short-lived and heavy, falling from convective clouds. 2, record 3, English, - shower
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A shower is characterized by its sudden beginning and ending, and generally by large and rapid changes of intensity. 2, record 3, English, - shower
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- averse
1, record 3, French, averse
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Précipitation de courte durée et généralement d'assez forte intensité, caractérisée par un début et une fin brusques ainsi que par des fluctuations rapides d'intensité. 2, record 3, French, - averse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle [averse] provient de masses nuageuses à puissant développement vertical; les gouttes ou les particules solides qui la composent sont en général plus grosses que les éléments correspondants dans les autres précipitations. 3, record 3, French, - averse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- chaparrón
1, record 3, Spanish, chaparr%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- aguacero 2, record 3, Spanish, aguacero
correct, masculine noun
- chubasco 3, record 3, Spanish, chubasco
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Precipitación, a menudo de corta duración e intensa, que procede de nubes convectivas. 4, record 3, Spanish, - chaparr%C3%B3n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los aguaceros se caracterizan por su súbito comienzo y final, generalmente con cambios rápidos y considerables de intensidad. 4, record 3, Spanish, - chaparr%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-03-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- probable maximum precipitation
1, record 4, English, probable%20maximum%20precipitation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PMP 2, record 4, English, PMP
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- maximum probable precipitation 3, record 4, English, maximum%20probable%20precipitation
correct
- MPP 4, record 4, English, MPP
correct
- MPP 4, record 4, English, MPP
- possible maximum precipitation 5, record 4, English, possible%20maximum%20precipitation
correct
- maximum possible precipitation 7, record 4, English, maximum%20possible%20precipitation
rare
- probable-maximum-precipitation 8, record 4, English, probable%2Dmaximum%2Dprecipitation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The theoretically greatest depth of precipitation for a specific duration which is physically possible over a particular drainage area at a certain time of the year. 9, record 4, English, - probable%20maximum%20precipitation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... there is a rational upper-limit to precipitation rates, and this amount is called probable-maximum-precipitation (PMP). 8, record 4, English, - probable%20maximum%20precipitation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- précipitation maximale probable
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9cipitation%20maximale%20probable
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PMP 2, record 4, French, PMP
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- précipitation maximale possible 3, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9cipitation%20maximale%20possible
correct, feminine noun
- PMP 4, record 4, French, PMP
correct
- PMP 4, record 4, French, PMP
- maximum probable des précipitations 5, record 4, French, maximum%20probable%20des%20pr%C3%A9cipitations
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hauteur maximale théorique de précipitation durant une période déterminée pouvant être recueillie sur un bassin hydrographique particulier à une certaine époque de l'année. 6, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9cipitation%20maximale%20probable
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il y a une limite supérieure logique aux taux de précipitation et on appelle cette quantité la précipitation maximale probable (PMP). 7, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9cipitation%20maximale%20probable
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- precipitación máxima probable
1, record 4, Spanish, precipitaci%C3%B3n%20m%C3%A1xima%20probable
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- precipitación máxima posible 2, record 4, Spanish, precipitaci%C3%B3n%20m%C3%A1xima%20posible
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cantidad de precipitación que es el límite superior estadístico(físico) en una cuenca particular para una duración dada. 2, record 4, Spanish, - precipitaci%C3%B3n%20m%C3%A1xima%20probable
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-09-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- flood forecast
1, record 5, English, flood%20forecast
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prediction of the stage, discharge, beginning and duration of a flood, especially of the peak discharge at a specific point on a stream resulting from precipitation and/or snow melt. 2, record 5, English, - flood%20forecast
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Accurate long-range flood forecasts ... must wait until scientists perfect long-range weather forecasting.... 3, record 5, English, - flood%20forecast
Record 5, Key term(s)
- flood forecasting
- flood prediction
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- prévision de crue
1, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20de%20crue
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prévision du niveau, du début, de la durée d'une crue et, plus spécialement, du débit de pointe en un point donné d'un cours d'eau, résultant des précipitations et/ou de la fonte de la neige. 1, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20de%20crue
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- predicción de la crecida
1, record 5, Spanish, predicci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20crecida
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Predicción del nivel, caudal, momento de aparición y duración de una crecida, en especial de su caudal de punta, en un punto dado de un curso de agua producido por precipitación y/o fusión de nieve. 1, record 5, Spanish, - predicci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20crecida
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-07-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- depth-duration-frequency curve
1, record 6, English, depth%2Dduration%2Dfrequency%20curve
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Curve showing the relationship between the areal precipitation and the frequency of occurrence of different duration periods. 1, record 6, English, - depth%2Dduration%2Dfrequency%20curve
Record 6, Key term(s)
- depth duration frequency curve
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- courbe hauteur-durée-fréquence
1, record 6, French, courbe%20hauteur%2Ddur%C3%A9e%2Dfr%C3%A9quence
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courbe représentant la précipitation surfacique en fonction de la fréquence d'occurrence de périodes de différentes durées. 1, record 6, French, - courbe%20hauteur%2Ddur%C3%A9e%2Dfr%C3%A9quence
Record 6, Key term(s)
- courbe hauteur durée fréquence
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diagramas y gráficos estadísticos
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- curva de la altura, la duración y la frecuencia
1, record 6, Spanish, curva%20de%20la%20altura%2C%20la%20duraci%C3%B3n%20y%20la%20frecuencia
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Curva que muestra la relación entre la precipitación en un área y la frecuencia de aparición de períodos de distinta duración. 1, record 6, Spanish, - curva%20de%20la%20altura%2C%20la%20duraci%C3%B3n%20y%20la%20frecuencia
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-11-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- flood forecasting
1, record 7, English, flood%20forecasting
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The study of data to predict floods. 2, record 7, English, - flood%20forecasting
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We must constantly monitor our rivers and weather so that we are able to predict floods. Flood forecasting uses a variety of data to predict the time of occurrence, locale, and magnitude of floods. 2, record 7, English, - flood%20forecasting
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- prévision des crues
1, record 7, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20des%20crues
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- prévision du régime des crues 2, record 7, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20du%20r%C3%A9gime%20des%20crues
correct, feminine noun
- prévision de crues 3, record 7, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20de%20crues
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étude des précipitations basée sur l'expérience des années précédentes, qui permet de prévoir l'importance des crues dans un bassin donné. 1, record 7, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20des%20crues
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La prévision des crues se sert de toute une gamme de données pour prédire le moment, le lieu et l'ampleur des inondations. 3, record 7, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20des%20crues
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sources pour «prévision de crues» : Divers dépliants d'Environnement Canada portant sur les inondations. 3, record 7, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20des%20crues
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- previsión de inundaciones
1, record 7, Spanish, previsi%C3%B3n%20de%20inundaciones
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- previsión de avenidas 2, record 7, Spanish, previsi%C3%B3n%20de%20avenidas
feminine noun
- previsión de crecidas 1, record 7, Spanish, previsi%C3%B3n%20de%20crecidas
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Previsión del nivel, caudal, tiempo de ocurrencia y duración de una crecida, especialmente de su caudal máximo en un punto determinado, producida por precipitación y/o deshielo, sobre la cuenca. 2, record 7, Spanish, - previsi%C3%B3n%20de%20inundaciones
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-04-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- isopluvial 1, record 8, English, isopluvial
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Isopleths pertaining to rainfall for a given duration and for a given return period. 1, record 8, English, - isopluvial
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- isohyètes de fréquence 1/n
1, record 8, French, isohy%C3%A8tes%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence%201%2Fn
feminine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Isoplèthes relatives à des précipitations d'une durée donnée et d'une période de retour donnée. 1, record 8, French, - isohy%C3%A8tes%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence%201%2Fn
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme français n'implique pas la référence à une fréquence. Pour ce faire, on dira par exemple : isohyètes décennales des pluies en 24 heures. 1, record 8, French, - isohy%C3%A8tes%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence%201%2Fn
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- isomáxima de período de retorno dado
1, record 8, Spanish, isom%C3%A1xima%20de%20per%C3%ADodo%20de%20retorno%20dado
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Isopletas correspondientes a una precipitación de una duración y período de retorno determinados. 1, record 8, Spanish, - isom%C3%A1xima%20de%20per%C3%ADodo%20de%20retorno%20dado
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-02-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- intensity-duration curve 1, record 9, English, intensity%2Dduration%20curve
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Curve showing the relationship between average rainfall ... intensity in a given area and the storm duration. 1, record 9, English, - intensity%2Dduration%20curve
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- courbe intensité-durée
1, record 9, French, courbe%20intensit%C3%A9%2Ddur%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courbe représentant [...] [l'] intensité moyenne d'une précipitation sur une zone donnée en fonction de la durée de l'averse. 1, record 9, French, - courbe%20intensit%C3%A9%2Ddur%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- curva intensidad-duración
1, record 9, Spanish, curva%20intensidad%2Dduraci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Curva que representa la intensidad media de precipitación en una zona dada en función de su duración. 1, record 9, Spanish, - curva%20intensidad%2Dduraci%C3%B3n
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-01-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- depth-duration curve
1, record 10, English, depth%2Dduration%20curve
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Curve showing the relationship between the average rainfall depth in a given area and its duration. 1, record 10, English, - depth%2Dduration%20curve
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- courbe hauteur-durée
1, record 10, French, courbe%20hauteur%2Ddur%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courbe représentant la hauteur moyenne d'une pluie sur une surface donnée en fonction de sa durée. 1, record 10, French, - courbe%20hauteur%2Ddur%C3%A9e
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- curva altura-duración
1, record 10, Spanish, curva%20altura%2Dduraci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Curva que relaciona la altura media de la precipitación en un área dada y la duración de la precipitación. 1, record 10, Spanish, - curva%20altura%2Dduraci%C3%B3n
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-11-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- areal reduction factor 1, record 11, English, areal%20reduction%20factor
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- areal reduction factor of rainfall 1, record 11, English, areal%20reduction%20factor%20of%20rainfall
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ratio of a mean areal rainfall for a given duration and given return period to a mean point rainfall for the same duration and same return period in the same area. 1, record 11, English, - areal%20reduction%20factor
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- coefficient d'abattement de la pluie
1, record 11, French, coefficient%20d%27abattement%20de%20la%20pluie
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport de la pluie moyenne sur une surface, pour une durée et une fréquence données, à une pluie ponctuelle de même durée et de même fréquence sur la même surface. 1, record 11, French, - coefficient%20d%27abattement%20de%20la%20pluie
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- factor areal de reducción de lluvias
1, record 11, Spanish, factor%20areal%20de%20reducci%C3%B3n%20de%20lluvias
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- factor zonal de reducción de lluvias 1, record 11, Spanish, factor%20zonal%20de%20reducci%C3%B3n%20de%20lluvias
masculine noun
- factor zonal de reducción 1, record 11, Spanish, factor%20zonal%20de%20reducci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
- factor areal de reducción 1, record 11, Spanish, factor%20areal%20de%20reducci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relación de una precipitación zonal media para una duración y un período de retorno dados, y una precipitación puntual media para la misma duración y el mismo período de retorno sobre la misma superficie. 1, record 11, Spanish, - factor%20areal%20de%20reducci%C3%B3n%20de%20lluvias
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-06-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- depth-area curve
1, record 12, English, depth%2Darea%20curve
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Curve showing the relationship between average rainfall depth and the area over which it occurs for the duration of a specific precipitation event. 1, record 12, English, - depth%2Darea%20curve
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- courbe hauteur-surface
1, record 12, French, courbe%20hauteur%2Dsurface
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courbe représentant la hauteur moyenne d'une pluie sur une zone en fonction de la superficie de cette zone pour une durée de précipitation donnée. 1, record 12, French, - courbe%20hauteur%2Dsurface
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- curva altura-área
1, record 12, Spanish, curva%20altura%2D%C3%A1rea
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Curva que muestra la relación entre la altura media de la lluvia en un área y la superficie de ese área para una determinada duración de la precipitación. 1, record 12, Spanish, - curva%20altura%2D%C3%A1rea
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