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ESTACION CLIMATOLOGICA [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- principal climatological station
1, record 1, English, principal%20climatological%20station
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- principal station 2, record 1, English, principal%20station
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] station where hourly readings are taken, or where observations are made at least three times daily along with hourly tabulation from autographic records. 1, record 1, English, - principal%20climatological%20station
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Observations at least include temperature and precipitation; other climatological elements being observed include wind direction and speed; cloud amount; type of cloud; height of cloud base; visibility; humidity; atmospheric pressure; snow cover; sunshine duration and/or solar radiation; soil temperature. 2, record 1, English, - principal%20climatological%20station
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- station climatologique principale
1, record 1, French, station%20climatologique%20principale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- station principale 2, record 1, French, station%20principale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Station [...] où l'on procède à des relevés horaires, ou à laquelle des observations sont faites au moins trois fois par jour en plus des relevés horaires établis à partir de données enregistrées automatiquement. 1, record 1, French, - station%20climatologique%20principale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les observations portent au moins sur la température et les précipitations; les autres éléments climatiques observés comprennent la direction et la vitesse du vent, la quantité de nuages, le type de nuages, la hauteur de la base des nuages, la visibilité, l'humidité, la pression atmosphérique, la couverture neigeuse, la durée d'ensoleillement et/ou le rayonnement solaire et la température du sol. 2, record 1, French, - station%20climatologique%20principale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación climatológica principal
1, record 1, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20climatol%C3%B3gica%20principal
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estación [...] en la que se hacen lecturas horarias, u observaciones, por lo menos tres veces por día, además de las lecturas horarias efectuadas según datos registrados automáticamente. 1, record 1, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20climatol%C3%B3gica%20principal
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ordinary climatological station
1, record 2, English, ordinary%20climatological%20station
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ordinary station 2, record 2, English, ordinary%20station
correct
- temperature and precipitation climate observing station 2, record 2, English, temperature%20and%20precipitation%20climate%20observing%20station
correct, Canada
- T&P climate observing station 2, record 2, English, T%26P%20climate%20observing%20station
correct, Canada
- normal climatological station 3, record 2, English, normal%20climatological%20station
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Climatological station at which observations are made at least once daily including readings of extreme temperatures and of precipitation amount. 3, record 2, English, - ordinary%20climatological%20station
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- station climatologique ordinaire
1, record 2, French, station%20climatologique%20ordinaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- station ordinaire 2, record 2, French, station%20ordinaire
correct, feminine noun
- site d'observation des températures et des précipitations 2, record 2, French, site%20d%27observation%20des%20temp%C3%A9ratures%20et%20des%20pr%C3%A9cipitations
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Station climatologique où l'on procède au moins une fois par jour à des observations comprenant le relevé des extrêmes de la température et de la hauteur de précipitation. 3, record 2, French, - station%20climatologique%20ordinaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación climatológica ordinaria
1, record 2, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20climatol%C3%B3gica%20ordinaria
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estación climatológica en la que, por lo menos, se efectúan observaciones una vez al día, incluidos los máximos y mínimos diarios de la temperatura y las cantidades diarias de la precipitación. 1, record 2, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20climatol%C3%B3gica%20ordinaria
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-01-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Climatology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- climatological station
1, record 3, English, climatological%20station
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The primary function of a climatological station is to provide a record of the meteorological elements observed, such that the climate of that area can be accurately described. 2, record 3, English, - climatological%20station
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Climatologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- station climatologique
1, record 3, French, station%20climatologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Climatología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación climatológica
1, record 3, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20climatol%C3%B3gica
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estación que facilita datos climatológicos. 2, record 3, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20climatol%C3%B3gica
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-05-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Air Terminals
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- weather station
1, record 4, English, weather%20station
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thus, a transportation terminal must include such operational aids as an airport control tower and a weather station. 2, record 4, English, - weather%20station
Record 4, Key term(s)
- meteorological station
- meteorological reporting station
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Aérogares
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poste d'observations météorologiques
1, record 4, French, poste%20d%27observations%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- poste météorologique 2, record 4, French, poste%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On disposait également d'un réseau de postes d'observations météorologiques assez dense pour que la sécurité des vols soit assurée sur les itinéraires les plus fréquentés. 1, record 4, French, - poste%20d%27observations%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Terminales aéreas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación climatológica
1, record 4, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20climatol%C3%B3gica
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-10-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- reference climatological station
1, record 5, English, reference%20climatological%20station
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- RCS 2, record 5, English, RCS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- reference climate station 3, record 5, English, reference%20climate%20station
correct
- RCS 3, record 5, English, RCS
correct
- RCS 3, record 5, English, RCS
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A climatological station set up to make meteorological observations in order to determine climatic trends. 4, record 5, English, - reference%20climatological%20station
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This requires a long period (not less than 30 years) of homogeneous records at a site where man-made environmental changes have been and/or are expected to be minimal. Ideally, the period of records should be sufficiently long to allow secular changes of climate to be identified. 4, record 5, English, - reference%20climatological%20station
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Reproduced from "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", with the authorization of Unesco. 2, record 5, English, - reference%20climatological%20station
Record 5, Key term(s)
- REFCLIM
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- station climatologique de référence
1, record 5, French, station%20climatologique%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- RCS 2, record 5, French, RCS
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Station climatologique établie pour faire des observations météorologiques qui serviront à déterminer les tendances climatiques. 3, record 5, French, - station%20climatologique%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On a donc besoin de séries d'observations homogènes portant sur de longues périodes (au moins 30 ans) effectuées à des endroits où les modifications anthropiques du milieu ont été et seront minimales. Idéalement, la période de relevés devrait être assez longue pour permettre de déceler les changements séculaires du climat. 3, record 5, French, - station%20climatologique%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Reproduit de «Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco», avec l'autorisation de l'Unesco. 2, record 5, French, - station%20climatologique%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación climatológica de referencia
1, record 5, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20climatol%C3%B3gica%20de%20referencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ECR 2, record 5, Spanish, ECR
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estación climatológica instalada para efectuar observaciones meteorológicas con objeto de determinar las tendencias climáticas. 3, record 5, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20climatol%C3%B3gica%20de%20referencia
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ello requiere un largo período (no inferior a 30 años) de registros homogéneos en emplazamientos en donde las modificaciones artificiales del ambiente hayan sido y/o se espera que sean mínimas. El ideal es que el período de los registros sea suficientemente largo para identificar cambios seculares del clima. 3, record 5, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20climatol%C3%B3gica%20de%20referencia
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Reproducido del "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", con la autorización de Unesco. 2, record 5, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20climatol%C3%B3gica%20de%20referencia
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-06-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- climatological season
1, record 6, English, climatological%20season
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To reconstruct the gridded temperature and precipitation fields ... We first identified all predictors for which data were available for that particular month (season) and all other months from the same climatological season (i.e. winter is December, January and February). 2, record 6, English, - climatological%20season
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Three daily airflow indices [total shear vorticity, zonal and meridional components of geostrophic air-flow] were used as predictors of parameters describing station rainfall series ... All three indices were derived for each climatological season (i.e., DJF [December, January, February], MAM [March, April, May], JJA [June, July, August] and SON [September, October, November) for the period 1881-1990 using daily grid-point sea level pressure data recorded at 5° latitude by 10° longitude intervals across the British Isles. 3, record 6, English, - climatological%20season
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Astronomical seasons use the suns angle in relation to the earth and length of day to determine seasons: e.g. Summer: June 21, Fall: Sept 21, Winter: Dec 21 and Spring: Mar 21. Climatological seasons are based on temperature - thus the heating lag phenom is a factor. 4, record 6, English, - climatological%20season
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- saison climatologique
1, record 6, French, saison%20climatologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quatre périodes de trois mois consécutifs pour lesquelles sont établies les statistiques climatologiques saisonnières, à savoir : - hiver : décembre, janvier, février; - printemps : mars, avril, mai; - été : juin, juillet, août; - automne : septembre, octobre, novembre. 1, record 6, French, - saison%20climatologique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce sont des considérations d'ordre climatique qui sont à l'origine de ce choix en zone tempérée. Par exemple, l'hiver devrait être une période de trois mois centrée sur le solstice d'hiver, mais du fait de l'inertie thermique de l'atmosphère, un décalage de trois semaines environ conduit à adopter la période décembre-février. 1, record 6, French, - saison%20climatologique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Climatología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación climatológica
1, record 6, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20climatol%C3%B3gica
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-02-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- automatic climatological station
1, record 7, English, automatic%20climatological%20station
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Climatological station at which the meteorological observations are automatically made and recorded (mostly in numerical form). 1, record 7, English, - automatic%20climatological%20station
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- station climatologique automatique
1, record 7, French, station%20climatologique%20automatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Station climatologique où les observations météorologiques sont effectuées et enregistrées (le plus souvent sous forme numérique) automatiquement. 1, record 7, French, - station%20climatologique%20automatique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación climatológica automática
1, record 7, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20climatol%C3%B3gica%20autom%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estación climatológica en la que las observaciones meteorológicas se efectúan y registran automáticamente(sobre todo en forma numérica). 1, record 7, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20climatol%C3%B3gica%20autom%C3%A1tica
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