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FISICA ATMOSFERA [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Physics
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- atmospheric physicist
1, record 1, English, atmospheric%20physicist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Physique
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- physicien spécialiste de l'atmosphère
1, record 1, French, physicien%20sp%C3%A9cialiste%20de%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- physicienne spécialiste de l'atmosphère 2, record 1, French, physicienne%20sp%C3%A9cialiste%20de%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- physicien-atmosphériste 3, record 1, French, physicien%2Datmosph%C3%A9riste
correct, masculine noun
- physicienne-atmosphériste 4, record 1, French, physicienne%2Datmosph%C3%A9riste
correct, feminine noun
- physicien de l'atmosphère 5, record 1, French, physicien%20de%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
- physicienne de l'atmosphère 4, record 1, French, physicienne%20de%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Physicien qui se spécialise dans l'étude des phénomènes caractéristiques de l'atmosphère. 6, record 1, French, - physicien%20sp%C3%A9cialiste%20de%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
Record 1, Key term(s)
- physicien atmosphériste
- physicienne atmosphériste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Física
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- especialista en física de la atmósfera
1, record 1, Spanish, especialista%20en%20f%C3%ADsica%20de%20la%20atm%C3%B3sfera
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Physics
- Meteorology
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hygrometry
1, record 2, English, hygrometry
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hygroscopy 2, record 2, English, hygroscopy
see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A branch of physics [and meteorology] that deals with the [study and] measurement of humidity especially of the atmosphere. 3, record 2, English, - hygrometry
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Accurate measurement and control of the humidity of a gas or combination of gases, such as the Earth's atmosphere. 4, record 2, English, - hygrometry
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Oxford (source code: OXENG) gives the indication that "hydroscopy" is a synonymous term for "hygrometry", but it gives a slightly different definition for "hygroscopy", as follows: The observation of the humidity of the air or other substance. 5, record 2, English, - hygrometry
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique
- Météorologie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hygrométrie
1, record 2, French, hygrom%C3%A9trie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- hygroscopie 2, record 2, French, hygroscopie
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Branche de la [physique et de la] météorologie qui traite de l'étude et de la mesure de l'humidité. 3, record 2, French, - hygrom%C3%A9trie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon le Grand Robert (code ROBER), le terme «hygrométrie» désigne aussi la teneur en vapeur d'eau d'un gaz, en particulier de l'atmosphère. 4, record 2, French, - hygrom%C3%A9trie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física
- Meteorología
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- higrometría
1, record 2, Spanish, higrometr%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- higroscopía 2, record 2, Spanish, higroscop%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rama de la física que se ocupa de determinar el grado de humedad en la atmósfera. 3, record 2, Spanish, - higrometr%C3%ADa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Atmospheric Physics
- Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hygrometric
1, record 3, English, hygrometric
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Belonging to hygrometry; measuring, or relating to, the degree of humidity of the atmosphere or other bodies. 2, record 3, English, - hygrometric
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Physique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hygrométrique
1, record 3, French, hygrom%C3%A9trique
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui a rapport à l'hygrométrie. 2, record 3, French, - hygrom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"hygrométrie" : Partie de la physique qui a pour objet de déterminer le degré d'humidité de l'atmosphère. [Aussi : ] Teneur en vapeur d'eau d'un gaz, en particulier de l'atmosphère. 2, record 3, French, - hygrom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le groupe est toujours à fonctionnement automatique et (...) a l'avantage de fournir un air froid aux caractéristiques hygrométriques constantes quelles que soient les variations de qualité d'air aspiré en tête. 3, record 3, French, - hygrom%C3%A9trique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Física
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- higrométrico
1, record 3, Spanish, higrom%C3%A9trico
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Que pertenece a la higrometría, que es la rama de la física que se ocupa de determinar el grado de humedad en la atmósfera. 2, record 3, Spanish, - higrom%C3%A9trico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-02-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- atmospheric sciences
1, record 4, English, atmospheric%20sciences
correct, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Scientific disciplines (meteorology, climatology, aerology, physics of the upper atmosphere, aeronomy, etc.) which study the properties, structure and motion of the whole atmosphere. 2, record 4, English, - atmospheric%20sciences
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sciences de l'atmosphère
1, record 4, French, sciences%20de%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- sciences atmosphériques 2, record 4, French, sciences%20atmosph%C3%A9riques
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des sciences qui tentent d'expliquer les phénomènes caractéristiques de l'atmosphère. 2, record 4, French, - sciences%20de%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La chimie, la physique, la modélisation de l'atmosphère sont quelques-unes des plus importantes sciences de l'atmosphère. 2, record 4, French, - sciences%20de%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del aire
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciencias de la atmósfera
1, record 4, Spanish, ciencias%20de%20la%20atm%C3%B3sfera
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disciplinas científicas(meteorología, climatología, aerología, física de la alta atmósfera, aeronomía, etc.) que estudian las propiedades, la estructura y el movimiento de la atmósfera. 2, record 4, Spanish, - ciencias%20de%20la%20atm%C3%B3sfera
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-12-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- atmospheric physics
1, record 5, English, atmospheric%20physics
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- physics of the atmosphere 1, record 5, English, physics%20of%20the%20atmosphere
correct
- physical meteorology 2, record 5, English, physical%20meteorology
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Study of the physical properties and processes of the atmosphere. 1, record 5, English, - atmospheric%20physics
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There is no real distinction between atmospheric physics and physical meteorology. Physical meteorology usually deals with optical, electrical, acoustic, and thermodynamic phenomena of the troposphere, its chemical composition, the laws of radiation, and the physics of clouds and precipitation. 3, record 5, English, - atmospheric%20physics
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- physique de l'atmosphère
1, record 5, French, physique%20de%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- météorologie physique 2, record 5, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologie%20physique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étude des propriétés physiques de l'atmosphère et des processus y intervenant. 1, record 5, French, - physique%20de%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
Record 5, Key term(s)
- physique atmosphérique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- física de la atmósfera
1, record 5, Spanish, f%C3%ADsica%20de%20la%20atm%C3%B3sfera
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- meteorología física 1, record 5, Spanish, meteorolog%C3%ADa%20f%C3%ADsica
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estudio de las propiedades y los procesos físicos de la atmósfera. 1, record 5, Spanish, - f%C3%ADsica%20de%20la%20atm%C3%B3sfera
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