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WHYCOS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-07-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- World Hydrological Cycle Observing System
1, record 1, English, World%20Hydrological%20Cycle%20Observing%20System
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WHYCOS 1, record 1, English, WHYCOS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
WHYCOS is based on a global network of reference stations, which transmit hydrological and meteorological data in near real-time, via satellite, to NHSs and regional centres. These data enable the provision of constantly updated national and regionally-distributed databases, of consistently high quality. WHYCOS aims to support, in all parts of the world, the establishment and enhancement of information systems which can supply reliable water-related. 1, record 1, English, - World%20Hydrological%20Cycle%20Observing%20System
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Système mondial d'observation du cycle hydrologique
1, record 1, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20mondial%20d%27observation%20du%20cycle%20hydrologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- WHYCOS 2, record 1, French, WHYCOS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le WHYCOS est fondé sur un réseau mondial de stations de référence qui, par l'intermédiaire de satellites, transmettent des données hydrologiques et météorologiques en temps quasi réel aux Services hydrologiques nationaux et aux centres régionaux. Ces données permettent de maintenir des bases de données nationales et régionales réparties d'une qualité régulièrement élevée, constamment mises à jour. Le WHYCOS se propose de soutenir, dans le monde entier, la création et l'amélioration de systèmes d'information susceptibles de fournir des données fiables sur l'eau aux planificateurs des ressources, aux décideurs, aux scientifiques et au grand public. 3, record 1, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20mondial%20d%27observation%20du%20cycle%20hydrologique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema Mundial de Observación del Ciclo Hidrológico
1, record 1, Spanish, Sistema%20Mundial%20de%20Observaci%C3%B3n%20del%20Ciclo%20Hidrol%C3%B3gico
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- WHYCOS 1, record 1, Spanish, WHYCOS
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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