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ALTURA PIEZOMETRICA [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Laplace's equation
1, record 1, English, Laplace%27s%20equation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Laplace equation 2, record 1, English, Laplace%20equation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Second-order partial differential equation of the elliptic type. 2, record 1, English, - Laplace%27s%20equation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In groundwater flow describing the flow of an incompressible, homogeneous fluid through a homogeneous, isotropic non-deformable porous medium, the variable in the equation is the piezometric head or potential. 2, record 1, English, - Laplace%27s%20equation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- équation de Laplace
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9quation%20de%20Laplace
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Équation aux dérivées partielles du second ordre de type elliptique. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9quation%20de%20Laplace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cas d'un écoulement souterrain, elle représente l'écoulement d'un fluide homogène incompressible à travers un milieu poreux homogène non déformable. La variable de l'équation est la charge piézométrique ou le potentiel. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9quation%20de%20Laplace
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geografía matemática
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ecuación de Laplace
1, record 1, Spanish, ecuaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Laplace
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ecuación diferencial en derivadas parciales de segundo orden del tipo elíptico. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ecuaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Laplace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En flujo de aguas subterráneas describe el flujo de un fluido homogéneo e incompresible a través de un medio poroso isotrópico, homogéneo e indeformable. La variable de la ecuación es la altura piezométrica o el potencial. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ecuaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Laplace
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-01-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- static level
1, record 2, English, static%20level
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- static water level 2, record 2, English, static%20water%20level
- original water level 1, record 2, English, original%20water%20level
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The water level in a well, or other excavation penetrating the saturated zone, from which water is not being withdrawn whether or not affected by withdrawals from nearby wells or other ground-water sources. 1, record 2, English, - static%20level
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- niveau naturel
1, record 2, French, niveau%20naturel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- niveau statique 1, record 2, French, niveau%20statique
avoid, masculine noun
- niveau hydrostatique 2, record 2, French, niveau%20hydrostatique
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Niveau piézométrique non influencé dans un puits, un piézomètre, auquel se réfère le rabattement ou le relèvement. (S'oppose à un niveau dynamique influencé). 1, record 2, French, - niveau%20naturel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Geología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- nivel de agua fijo
1, record 2, Spanish, nivel%20de%20agua%20fijo
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- nivel de agua estático 1, record 2, Spanish, nivel%20de%20agua%20est%C3%A1tico
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altura del nivel freático o de la superficie piezométrica, cuando no está influida por bombeo o recarga. 1, record 2, Spanish, - nivel%20de%20agua%20fijo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-10-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- piezometer
1, record 3, English, piezometer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Observation well in which the water table level or the piezometric head can be measured. 2, record 3, English, - piezometer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Mécanique des sols
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- piézomètre
1, record 3, French, pi%C3%A9zom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Puits d'observation dans lequel on peut mesurer le niveau de la nappe ou la charge piézométrique. 2, record 3, French, - pi%C3%A9zom%C3%A8tre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Mecánica del suelo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- piezómetro
1, record 3, Spanish, piez%C3%B3metro
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pozo de observación en el que se pueden medir el nivel freático o la altura piezométrica. 2, record 3, Spanish, - piez%C3%B3metro
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-09-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- observation well
1, record 4, English, observation%20well
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Well used for measuring the static head of groundwater, and specially to observe the frequency and magnitude of changes in head or another physical or chemical parameter. 2, record 4, English, - observation%20well
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Where accuracy in determination of hydraulic conductivity of a free aquifer is required, observation wells should be designed to measure the head along the bottom stream lines, or at some distance from the pumped well. 3, record 4, English, - observation%20well
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- puits d'observation
1, record 4, French, puits%20d%27observation
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Puits utilisé pour mesurer la charge hydraulique d'une nappe et en particulier pour observer la fréquence et l'ampleur des variations du niveau ou de toute autre caractéristique physique ou chimique de l'eau souterraine. 2, record 4, French, - puits%20d%27observation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'il faut déterminer avec précision la conductivité hydraulique d'un aquifère à nappe libre, des puits d'observation devraient être établis afin de mesurer la charge le long des lignes de courant inférieures, ou à une certaine distance du puits pompé. 3, record 4, French, - puits%20d%27observation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- pozo de observación
1, record 4, Spanish, pozo%20de%20observaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pozo utilizado para medir la altura piezométrica de las aguas subterráneas, y en particular para observar la frecuencia y magnitud de los cambios en la altura u otros parámetros físicos o químicos. 1, record 4, Spanish, - pozo%20de%20observaci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-09-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- isopiestic line
1, record 5, English, isopiestic%20line
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Line joining points of equal piezometric head. 2, record 5, English, - isopiestic%20line
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- isopièze
1, record 5, French, isopi%C3%A8ze
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- courbe isopièze 1, record 5, French, courbe%20isopi%C3%A8ze
correct, feminine noun
- ligne isopiézométrique 2, record 5, French, ligne%20isopi%C3%A9zom%C3%A9trique
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne joignant les points d'égale charge piézométrique. 2, record 5, French, - isopi%C3%A8ze
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
isopièze : Se dit d'une courbe joignant les points où une nappe aquifère est à la même altitude. 1, record 5, French, - isopi%C3%A8ze
Record 5, Key term(s)
- courbe isopiézométrique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- línea isopieza
1, record 5, Spanish, l%C3%ADnea%20isopieza
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Línea que une los puntos de igual altura piezométrica. 1, record 5, Spanish, - l%C3%ADnea%20isopieza
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-09-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- driving head
1, record 6, English, driving%20head
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Difference in water level or in piezometric head between inflow and outflow cross-sections. 1, record 6, English, - driving%20head
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- charge motrice
1, record 6, French, charge%20motrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Différence de niveau ou de charge piézométrique entre l'admission et la restitution d'un ouvrage. 1, record 6, French, - charge%20motrice
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Geología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- carga motriz
1, record 6, Spanish, carga%20motriz
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diferencia en el nivel de agua o en la altura piezométrica entre las secciones transversales de entrada y salida de agua. 1, record 6, Spanish, - carga%20motriz
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-08-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- piezometric head 1, record 7, English, piezometric%20head
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elevation to which the water will rise in a piezometer connected to a point in an aquifer. 1, record 7, English, - piezometric%20head
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Piezometer: an apparatus for measuring head of flowing water comprising a pipe with a small bore tapped, flush from the observation point, such as the sides of open or closed conduits, glacis of spillway, and connected on to a pressure gauge with mercury or water column, or to any other suitable device. 2, record 7, English, - piezometric%20head
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- charge piézométrique
1, record 7, French, charge%20pi%C3%A9zom%C3%A9trique
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hauteur atteinte par l'eau dans un piézomètre relié à un point d'une nappe. 1, record 7, French, - charge%20pi%C3%A9zom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Piézomètre : dispositif pour mesurer la charge représentative de la pression d'une eau courante, qui comprend un tube avec une petite ouverture percée à ras du point d'observation, tel que sur les parois de canaux découverts ou de conduites, le parement d'un déversoir et relié à un manomètre à mercure ou à eau ou à tout autre dispositif approprié. 2, record 7, French, - charge%20pi%C3%A9zom%C3%A9trique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Geología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- altura piezométrica
1, record 7, Spanish, altura%20piezom%C3%A9trica
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- carga estática 1, record 7, Spanish, carga%20est%C3%A1tica
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altura a la que subirá el agua en un piezómetro conectado a un punto de un acuífero. 1, record 7, Spanish, - altura%20piezom%C3%A9trica
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-08-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- piezometric head 1, record 8, English, piezometric%20head
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sum of the elevation and the pressure head in a liquid, expressed in units of height. 2, record 8, English, - piezometric%20head
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- charge piézométrique
1, record 8, French, charge%20pi%C3%A9zom%C3%A9trique
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Somme de la hauteur de la surface piézométrique et de la charge hydrostatique en un point, exprimée en unités de hauteur. 1, record 8, French, - charge%20pi%C3%A9zom%C3%A9trique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Geología
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- altura piezométrica
1, record 8, Spanish, altura%20piezom%C3%A9trica
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- carga estática 1, record 8, Spanish, carga%20est%C3%A1tica
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Suma del potencial de elevación y del potencial de presión en un punto dentro un líquido, expresada en unidades de altura. 1, record 8, Spanish, - altura%20piezom%C3%A9trica
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-11-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- head at sprinkler 1, record 9, English, head%20at%20sprinkler
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pression à l'arroseur
1, record 9, French, pression%20%C3%A0%20l%27arroseur
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drenaje y riego (Agricultura)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- altura piezométrica en el aspersor
1, record 9, Spanish, altura%20piezom%C3%A9trica%20en%20el%20aspersor
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- carga de agua en el aspersor 1, record 9, Spanish, carga%20de%20agua%20en%20el%20aspersor
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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