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IMAGENES SATELITALES [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Satellite Telecommunications
- Cartography
- Computer Graphics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- satellite-image mosaic
1, record 1, English, satellite%2Dimage%20mosaic
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- satellite image mosaic 2, record 1, English, satellite%20image%20mosaic
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a composition of several satellite images[, where] every image represents a phase in a process. 3, record 1, English, - satellite%2Dimage%20mosaic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A satellite image mosaic is characterised by the small blocks that divide the one satellite image from the other. Every individual block represents a particular situation and all pictures together form the mosaic. 3, record 1, English, - satellite%2Dimage%20mosaic
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications par satellite
- Cartographie
- Infographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mosaïque d'images satellitaires
1, record 1, French, mosa%C3%AFque%20d%27images%20satellitaires
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mosaïque d'images satellite 2, record 1, French, mosa%C3%AFque%20d%27images%20satellite
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mosaïque d'images satellite : Bien que la désignation «mosaïque d'images satellite» est correct, l'Agence spatiale canadienne a décidé de privilégier la désignation «images satellitaires» à «images satellite» pour éviter toute coquille au mot apposé «satellite» qui doit rester invariable, mais que plusieurs mettent au pluriel. 3, record 1, French, - mosa%C3%AFque%20d%27images%20satellitaires
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones por satélite
- Cartografía
- Gráficos de computadora
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- mosaico de imágenes satelitales
1, record 1, Spanish, mosaico%20de%20im%C3%A1genes%20satelitales
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-04-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- automatic picture transmission
1, record 2, English, automatic%20picture%20transmission
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- APT 1, record 2, English, APT
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Direct broadcast of low resolution pictures taken from a satellite to ground stations equipped with appropriate receiving devices. 2, record 2, English, - automatic%20picture%20transmission
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
automatic picture transmission; APT: term and abbreviation reproduced from "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco," with the authorization of Unesco. 3, record 2, English, - automatic%20picture%20transmission
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
automatic picture transmission; APT: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 2, English, - automatic%20picture%20transmission
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- transmission automatique des images
1, record 2, French, transmission%20automatique%20des%20images
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- APT 2, record 2, French, APT
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- transmission automatique d'images 3, record 2, French, transmission%20automatique%20d%27images
correct, feminine noun
- APT 3, record 2, French, APT
correct, feminine noun
- APT 3, record 2, French, APT
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de liaison qu'a un vaisseau spatial avec le sol pour transmettre des données à faible débit (satellite Nimbus ou Tiros, par exemple). 4, record 2, French, - transmission%20automatique%20des%20images
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
transmission automatique des images; APT : terme et abréviation reproduits de «Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco», avec l'autorisation de l'Unesco. 5, record 2, French, - transmission%20automatique%20des%20images
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
transmission automatique des images; APT : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 6, record 2, French, - transmission%20automatique%20des%20images
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teledetección
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- transmisión automática de imágenes
1, record 2, Spanish, transmisi%C3%B3n%20autom%C3%A1tica%20de%20im%C3%A1genes
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- APT 2, record 2, Spanish, APT
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Difusión directa de imágenes satelitales de escasa resolución a las estaciones terrestres dotadas del equipo receptor necesario. 3, record 2, Spanish, - transmisi%C3%B3n%20autom%C3%A1tica%20de%20im%C3%A1genes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
transmisión automática de imágenes; APT: término y abreviatura reproducidos del "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", con la autorización de Unesco. 4, record 2, Spanish, - transmisi%C3%B3n%20autom%C3%A1tica%20de%20im%C3%A1genes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
transmisión automática de imágenes; APT: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 5, record 2, Spanish, - transmisi%C3%B3n%20autom%C3%A1tica%20de%20im%C3%A1genes
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-06-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Cartography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- satellite imagery
1, record 3, English, satellite%20imagery
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- satellite imaging 2, record 3, English, satellite%20imaging
correct
- satellite images 3, record 3, English, satellite%20images
correct, plural
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A picture of the Earth taken from an Earth-orbital satellite. 4, record 3, English, - satellite%20imagery
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
RADARSAT can support the main activities related to the operational mapping and monitoring of natural disasters ... For satellite imagery to be effective in all of these cases, three basic criteria must be met: the satellite sensor must be able to detect the phenomenon and subsequent changes; the satellite must have reliable and frequent coverage over the area affected; the satellite program must be able to deliver the data to the end-user in a timely fashion. 5, record 3, English, - satellite%20imagery
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Images may be produced photographically or by onboard scanners. 4, record 3, English, - satellite%20imagery
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
satellite imaging: term(s) extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 6, record 3, English, - satellite%20imagery
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
satellite imagery: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 3, record 3, English, - satellite%20imagery
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Cartographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- imagerie satellitaire
1, record 3, French, imagerie%20satellitaire
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- imagerie par satellite 2, record 3, French, imagerie%20par%20satellite
correct, feminine noun
- imagerie satellite 3, record 3, French, imagerie%20satellite
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Imagerie [issue d'un] capteur embarqué à bord d'un satellite. 4, record 3, French, - imagerie%20satellitaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
RADARSAT est en mesure d'appuyer les principales activités suivantes liées à la cartographie et à la surveillance opérationnelles des catastrophes naturelles [...] Dans tous ces cas, pour que l'imagerie satellitaire soit efficace, trois conditions de base doivent être respectées : le capteur du satellite doit pouvoir détecter le phénomène et les changements subséquents; le satellite doit pouvoir observer de façon fiable et récurrente une zone touchée; le programme d'observation par satellite doit assurer la livraison au moment opportun des données aux utilisateurs. 5, record 3, French, - imagerie%20satellitaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
imagerie satellitaire : terme(s) tiré(s) du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 6, record 3, French, - imagerie%20satellitaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
imagerie satellitaire : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 GTTR). 7, record 3, French, - imagerie%20satellitaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teledetección
- Cartografía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- imágenes satelitales
1, record 3, Spanish, im%C3%A1genes%20satelitales
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-05-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- satellocrat 1, record 4, English, satellocrat
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An expert in satellite picture technology. 1, record 4, English, - satellocrat
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- satellitocrate
1, record 4, French, satellitocrate
masculine and feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones por satélite
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- experto en imágenes satelitales
1, record 4, Spanish, experto%20en%20im%C3%A1genes%20satelitales
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-09-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- current intensity number
1, record 5, English, current%20intensity%20number
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- CI number 1, record 5, English, CI%20number
correct
- T-number 2, record 5, English, T%2Dnumber
correct
- tropical number 3, record 5, English, tropical%20number
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... T-numbers are used to measure the intensity of cyclones, they are part of the Dvorak Scale, a methodology for estimating the intensity of tropical cyclones. 4, record 5, English, - current%20intensity%20number
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The classification number [of the tropical cyclone classification system from satellite imagery] is called the "T-number" or "current intensity (CI) number" and is related to cyclone intensity. 1, record 5, English, - current%20intensity%20number
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The diagrams at the top of the graph illustrate the day-by-day changes in the shape of the cloud bands for a typical storm. The vertical axis of the graph is the tropical number (T-number) of the tropical cyclone. This number rates the intensity of the storm. Normally, a cyclone will exhibit a growth rate of 1 T-number per day. The straight line represents the intensity change and typical growth rate of a hurricane. The wavy line superimposed on the graph represents the degree of expected variability of intensity on a day-to-day basis. 5, record 5, English, - current%20intensity%20number
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tropical cyclone classification system from satellite imagery: The classification of a tropical cyclone (on a scale of 1 to 8) from its appearance in visible and/or infrared satellite pictures. 1, record 5, English, - current%20intensity%20number
Record 5, Key term(s)
- T number
- current-intensity number
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- nombre CI
1, record 5, French, nombre%20CI
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- nombre T 1, record 5, French, nombre%20T
correct, masculine noun
- nombre d'intensité 2, record 5, French, nombre%20d%27intensit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le numéro de classification [du système de classification des cyclones tropicaux d'après les images satellitaires] est appelé «nombre T» ou «nombre CI (current intensity)» et est relié à l'intensité du cyclone. 1, record 5, French, - nombre%20CI
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] l'utilisation de la méthode de Dvorak consiste à parcourir un arbre de décision comprenant une dizaines d'étapes. À la fin, on attribue au système un nombre d'intensité que l'on reporte sur une échelle («l'échelle de Dvorak», on y est.) pour en déduire la vitesse maximale du vent près du centre, ainsi que la pression minimale au cour du système. 2, record 5, French, - nombre%20CI
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de classification des cyclones tropicaux d'après les images satellitaires : Classification des cyclones tropicaux (échelle de 1 à 8) basée sur leur morphologie dans les images satellitaires en visible et/ou en infrarouge. 1, record 5, French, - nombre%20CI
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- número CI
1, record 5, Spanish, n%C3%BAmero%20CI
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- número T 1, record 5, Spanish, n%C3%BAmero%20T
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El número de clasificación se denomina "número T" o "número CI (current intensity)" y guarda relación con la intensidad del ciclón. 1, record 5, Spanish, - n%C3%BAmero%20CI
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sistema de clasificación de ciclones tropicales por imágenes satelitales : Clasificación de los ciclones tropicales(escala de 1 a 8) basada en su morfología en las fotografías obtenidas por satélite en visible o infrarrojo. 1, record 5, Spanish, - n%C3%BAmero%20CI
Record 6 - internal organization data 1992-12-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tropical cyclone classification system from satellite imagery
1, record 6, English, tropical%20cyclone%20classification%20system%20from%20satellite%20imagery
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The classification of a tropical cyclone (on a scale of 1 to 8) from its appearance in visible and/or infrared satellite pictures. 1, record 6, English, - tropical%20cyclone%20classification%20system%20from%20satellite%20imagery
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The classification number is called the "T-number" or "current intensity (CI) number" and is related to cyclone intensity. Very weak cyclones are not classified. 1, record 6, English, - tropical%20cyclone%20classification%20system%20from%20satellite%20imagery
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système de classification des cyclones tropicaux d'après les images satellitaires
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20classification%20des%20cyclones%20tropicaux%20d%27apr%C3%A8s%20les%20images%20satellitaires
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Classification des cyclones tropicaux (échelle de 1 à 8) basée sur leur morphologie dans les images satellitaires en visible et/ou en infrarouge. 1, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20classification%20des%20cyclones%20tropicaux%20d%27apr%C3%A8s%20les%20images%20satellitaires
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le numéro de classification est appelé «nombre T» ou «nombre CI (current intensity)» et est relié à l'intensité du cyclone. Les cyclones de très faible intensité ne sont pas classés. 1, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20classification%20des%20cyclones%20tropicaux%20d%27apr%C3%A8s%20les%20images%20satellitaires
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de clasificación de ciclones tropicales por imágenes satelitales
1, record 6, Spanish, sistema%20de%20clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20ciclones%20tropicales%20por%20im%C3%A1genes%20satelitales
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clasificación de los ciclones tropicales (escala de 1 a 8) basada en su morfología en las fotografías obtenidas por satélite en visible o infrarrojo. 1, record 6, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20ciclones%20tropicales%20por%20im%C3%A1genes%20satelitales
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El número de clasificación se denomina "número T" o "número CI (current intensity)" y guarda relación con la intensidad del ciclón. No se clasifican los ciclones de muy débil intensidad. 1, record 6, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20ciclones%20tropicales%20por%20im%C3%A1genes%20satelitales
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