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INSOLACION [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-11-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- The Sun (Astronomy)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- insolation
1, record 1, English, insolation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exposure of an object to the Sun. 2, record 1, English, - insolation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Soleil (Astronomie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- insolation
1, record 1, French, insolation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exposition d'un objet aux rayons du Soleil. 2, record 1, French, - insolation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette exposition est correctement révélée, estime-t-on, par la présence d'ombres portées nettement dessinées : on considère alors que la production de telles ombres est possible lorsque l'éclairement de l'objet par le Soleil a une valeur au moins égale à 120 watts par mètre carré, ce qui permet de déterminer à chaque instant s'il y a ou non insolation. 3, record 1, French, - insolation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On emploie couramment la locution «durée d'insolation» pour désigner la somme des intervalles de temps durant lesquels un objet fixe est soumis à insolation au cours d'une période donnée que l'on choisit, sauf indication contraire, comme égalant un jour entier, soit 24 heures à partir de minuit [...] la mesure de cette durée représente par définition l'ensoleillement du site au lieu et au jour considérés; il est ainsi extrêmement fréquent que l'on confonde les expressions «ensoleillement» et «durée d'insolation», voire «insolation». 3, record 1, French, - insolation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Il faut noter aussi que le terme d'insolation est parfois employé comme simple synonyme de l'éclairement d'une surface horizontale par le rayonnement solaire. 3, record 1, French, - insolation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Sol (Astronomía)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- insolación
1, record 1, Spanish, insolaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exposición de un objeto a los rayos solares. 2, record 1, Spanish, - insolaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Electromagnetic Radiation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- insolation
1, record 2, English, insolation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- solar insolation 2, record 2, English, solar%20insolation
- bright sunshine 3, record 2, English, bright%20sunshine
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amount of incoming solar radiation incident on a unit horizontal surface at a specific level. 3, record 2, English, - insolation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Insolation [is] the amount of solar energy striking a surface, measured in watts per square meter. 4, record 2, English, - insolation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... solar insolation [is] the amount of electromagnetic energy (solar radiation) incident on the surface of the earth. Basically that means how much sunlight is shining down on us. ... The value [is] generally expressed in kWh/m²/day. This is the amount of solar energy that strikes a square metre of the earth's surface in a single day. Of course this value is averaged to account for differences in the days' length. There are several units that are used throughout the world. The conversions based on surface area as follows: 1 kWh/m²/day = 317.1 btu/ft²/day = 3.6MJ/m²/day. The raw energy conversions are: 1kWh = 3412 Btu = 3.6MJ = 859.8kcal. 2, record 2, English, - insolation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Scientists use the word "insolation" not "sunshine" to refer to the amount of incoming solar radiation that reaches the earth's surface. 5, record 2, English, - insolation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- insolation
1, record 2, French, insolation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- gisement solaire 2, record 2, French, gisement%20solaire
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quantité de rayonnement solaire incident par unité de surface horizontale à un niveau donné. 3, record 2, French, - insolation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gisement solaire. Les rayons solaires sont filtrés par notre atmosphère. Ainsi, les régions plus humides sont moins ensoleillées que les régions sèches. L'ensoleillement dépend aussi des saisons, car certaines régions sont humides en été, et sèches en hiver. Pratiquement, la puissance disponible au sol dépasse rarement 1000W/m² alors que la puissance qui arrive à la limite de notre atmosphère est de l'ordre de 1400W/m². Une partie de cette énergie est diffusée et c'est ce qui fait que le temps soit clair même si des nuages cachent le soleil. 4, record 2, French, - insolation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «gisement solaire» est utilisé figurativement. 5, record 2, French, - insolation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Quantité [...] exprimée en watts. 6, record 2, French, - insolation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Radiación electromagnética
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- insolación
1, record 2, Spanish, insolaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cantidad de radiación solar directa, que incide por unidad de área horizontal. 2, record 2, Spanish, - insolaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sunshine duration
1, record 3, English, sunshine%20duration
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- insolation duration 2, record 3, English, insolation%20duration
- duration of sunshine 3, record 3, English, duration%20of%20sunshine
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The amount of time sunlight was detected at a given point. 3, record 3, English, - sunshine%20duration
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Insolation duration [is the] sum of time intervals within a given time period (hour, day, month, year) during which the irradiances from direct solar radiation on a plane normal to the sun direction is equal to or greater than 120 W/m2. This limit has been set by the World Meteorological Organization in 1981, before this date, it was 200 W/m2. 4, record 3, English, - sunshine%20duration
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- durée d'insolation
1, record 3, French, dur%C3%A9e%20d%27insolation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- durée d'ensoleillement 2, record 3, French, dur%C3%A9e%20d%27ensoleillement
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Durée pendant laquelle le soleil est nettement apparent. 3, record 3, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20d%27insolation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces données sont disponibles sous deux formes : - la durée d'ensoleillement, exprimée en nombre d'heures d'ensoleillement observées au cours de l'année. - la quantité d'énergie reçue au cours de l'année par un plan horizontal. 2, record 3, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20d%27insolation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
durée d'insolation : En météorologie, c'est la durée pendant laquelle le rayonnement solaire dépasse 120 W.m[exposant- 2]. 3, record 3, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20d%27insolation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les héliographes permettent de mesurer cette durée. 3, record 3, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20d%27insolation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
On distingue a) Durée effective d'insolation : intervalle de temps pendant lequel le rayonnement solaire direct atteint une intensité suffisante pour créer des ombres portées bien nettes. b) Durée géographique ou topographique d'insolation : intervalle de temps maximal pendant lequel le rayonnement solaire direct peut atteindre une surface donnée. c) Durée astronomique possible d'insolation : intervalle de temps entre le lever et le coucher du bord supérieur du Soleil. 4, record 3, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20d%27insolation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- duración de la insolación
1, record 3, Spanish, duraci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20insolaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- heliofanía 2, record 3, Spanish, heliofan%C3%ADa
feminine noun
- tiempo de insolación 3, record 3, Spanish, tiempo%20de%20insolaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Wind Energy
- Optics
- Electromagnetic Radiation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- insolation
1, record 4, English, insolation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radiation received from the sun ultraviolet, visible and infrared. 2, record 4, English, - insolation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Énergie éolienne
- Optique
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ensoleillement
1, record 4, French, ensoleillement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- gisement solaire 2, record 4, French, gisement%20solaire
avoid, masculine noun
- insolation 2, record 4, French, insolation
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] en héliotechnique, [...] rayonnement solaire (qu'il soit direct ou diffus) reçu. 3, record 4, French, - ensoleillement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «ensoleillement» n'est pas du vocabulaire météorologique; il s'impose en héliotechnique [...] 3, record 4, French, - ensoleillement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le rayonnement solaire considéré en lui-même, au niveau d'une section déterminée, sans que l'on ait à envisager une quelconque action ou transformation [...] 2, record 4, French, - ensoleillement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
gisement solaire; insolation : termes discutables dans le domaine de l'héliotechnique. 4, record 4, French, - ensoleillement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Energía eólica
- Óptica
- Radiación electromagnética
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- insolación
1, record 4, Spanish, insolaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-03-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sun scald
1, record 5, English, sun%20scald
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- insolation
1, record 5, French, insolation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades de los animales
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- insolación
1, record 5, Spanish, insolaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-11-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Plant Diseases
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sunscald
1, record 6, English, sunscald
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- sun scald 2, record 6, English, sun%20scald
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An injury of woody plants (as fruit or forest trees) characterized by localized death of the tissues and sometimes by cankers and caused when it occurs in the summer by the combined action of both the heat and light of the sun. 3, record 6, English, - sunscald
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des plantes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- insolation
1, record 6, French, insolation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Désordres] causés par une exposition excessive au soleil, par exemple, blessure localisée de l'écorce et du cambrien causée par un ensoleillement intensif. 2, record 6, French, - insolation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades de las plantas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- insolación
1, record 6, Spanish, insolaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- socarrado 2, record 6, Spanish, socarrado
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Efecto producido por el exceso de luz sobre plantas que hayan crecido antes en condiciones de mayor sombra. 1, record 6, Spanish, - insolaci%C3%B3n
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-03-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- percentage of possible sunshine
1, record 7, English, percentage%20of%20possible%20sunshine
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ratio of the actual duration of bright sunshine to the astronomically possible duration of sunshine. 2, record 7, English, - percentage%20of%20possible%20sunshine
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fraction d'insolation
1, record 7, French, fraction%20d%27insolation
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- fraction d'insolation possible 2, record 7, French, fraction%20d%27insolation%20possible
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] rapport de la durée effective à la durée maximale théorique d'insolation. 3, record 7, French, - fraction%20d%27insolation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette grandeur est souvent utilisée car il existe des relations assez constantes entre la fraction du rayonnement solaire extra-terrestre reçue au sol et la fraction d'insolation. 3, record 7, French, - fraction%20d%27insolation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La durée maximale théorique d'insolation par ciel clair est le temps compris entre le lever et le coucher du soleil; en réalité, au cours de la demi-heure qui suit le lever et celle qui précède le coucher, le rayonnement est en général trop faible [...] pour impressionner un capteur héliographique. 3, record 7, French, - fraction%20d%27insolation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- porcentaje de la posible insolación
1, record 7, Spanish, porcentaje%20de%20la%20posible%20insolaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cociente entre la duración real de la insolación brillante y la duración astronómicamente posible. 1, record 7, Spanish, - porcentaje%20de%20la%20posible%20insolaci%C3%B3n
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-11-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- insolation
1, record 8, English, insolation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] effect of the sun's rays on a body exposed to them. 2, record 8, English, - insolation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- insolation
1, record 8, French, insolation
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conséquence d'une exposition prolongée aux rayons solaires, particulièrement aux rayons solaires ultraviolets. 2, record 8, French, - insolation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme insolation est très général. Son sens englobe autant le simple coup de soleil (sunburn), avec érythème ou avec dermite, que le violent coup de chaleur (sunstroke) avec convulsion, coma et délire. 2, record 8, French, - insolation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme insolation a aussi un sens technique en météorologie : rayonnement solaire direct incident par unité de surface. 2, record 8, French, - insolation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidermis y dermis
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- insolación
1, record 8, Spanish, insolaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-08-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- bright sunshine duration
1, record 9, English, bright%20sunshine%20duration
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interval of time during which the solar radiation is intense enough to cast distinct shadows. 2, record 9, English, - bright%20sunshine%20duration
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- durée effective d'insolation
1, record 9, French, dur%C3%A9e%20effective%20d%27insolation
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervalle de temps pendant lequel le rayonnement solaire atteint une intensité suffisante pour créer des ombres bien nettes. 2, record 9, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20effective%20d%27insolation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- duración efectiva de la insolación
1, record 9, Spanish, duraci%C3%B3n%20efectiva%20de%20la%20insolaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervalo de tiempo durante el cual la radiación solar alcanza intensidad suficiente para producir sombras bien diferenciadas. 1, record 9, Spanish, - duraci%C3%B3n%20efectiva%20de%20la%20insolaci%C3%B3n
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-05-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- maximum possible sunshine duration
1, record 10, English, maximum%20possible%20sunshine%20duration
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- maximum possible solar duration 2, record 10, English, maximum%20possible%20solar%20duration
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interval of time between the rising and setting of the upper limb of the Sun. 3, record 10, English, - maximum%20possible%20sunshine%20duration
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Monthly maximum possible sunshine duration was calculated for each station by using the station's latitude and assuming a smooth, spherical earth where the sun's rays would not be blocked by natural or man-made obstructions. 4, record 10, English, - maximum%20possible%20sunshine%20duration
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- durée astronomique possible d'insolation
1, record 10, French, dur%C3%A9e%20astronomique%20possible%20d%27insolation
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervalle de temps entre le lever et le coucher du bord supérieur du Soleil. 2, record 10, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20astronomique%20possible%20d%27insolation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- duración máxima posible de la insolación
1, record 10, Spanish, duraci%C3%B3n%20m%C3%A1xima%20posible%20de%20la%20insolaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervalo de tiempo entre el orto y el ocaso de la parte superior del limbo del Sol. 1, record 10, Spanish, - duraci%C3%B3n%20m%C3%A1xima%20posible%20de%20la%20insolaci%C3%B3n
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-12-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Ecosystems
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sunshine
1, record 11, English, sunshine
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Direct as opposed to diffuse solar radiation. 1, record 11, English, - sunshine
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Écosystèmes
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- ensoleillement direct
1, record 11, French, ensoleillement%20direct
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rayonnement direct du soleil, par opposition au rayonnement solaire diffus. 1, record 11, French, - ensoleillement%20direct
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
- Ecosistemas
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- insolación
1, record 11, Spanish, insolaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- possible sunshine duration
1, record 12, English, possible%20sunshine%20duration
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sum of the time intervals within a given time period during which the sun is above the real horizon, which may be obscured by mountains, buildings, trees, etc. 1, record 12, English, - possible%20sunshine%20duration
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- durée possible d'ensoleillement
1, record 12, French, dur%C3%A9e%20possible%20d%27ensoleillement
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiempo de insolación posible
1, record 12, Spanish, tiempo%20de%20insolaci%C3%B3n%20posible
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Solar Energy
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- percentage of possible sunshine
1, record 13, English, percentage%20of%20possible%20sunshine
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ratio of the actual duration of bright sunshine to the geographically or topographically possible duration. 2, record 13, English, - percentage%20of%20possible%20sunshine
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Percentage of possible sunshine. The percentage of sun is the daily amount of sunshine divided by the total available at the site. So, for a winter day with 8 hours of sunshine available that had 6 hours of sunshine, the percentage would be 75%. For a summer day with 8 hours of sunshine out of 16 possible, the percentage would be 50. This number is averaged for all years available which is either none or the years 1984-1990. 3, record 13, English, - percentage%20of%20possible%20sunshine
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Énergie solaire
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- fraction d'insolation possible
1, record 13, French, fraction%20d%27insolation%20possible
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- fraction d'insolation 2, record 13, French, fraction%20d%27insolation
feminine noun
- fraction d'ensoleillement 3, record 13, French, fraction%20d%27ensoleillement
masculine noun
- facteur d'ensoleillement 3, record 13, French, facteur%20d%27ensoleillement
masculine noun
- facteur d'insolation 4, record 13, French, facteur%20d%27insolation
masculine noun
- taux d'ensoleillement 5, record 13, French, taux%20d%27ensoleillement
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] rapport entre la durée réelle d'ensoleillement en un lieu et la durée maximale possible d'ensoleillement au même lieu et à la même date. 3, record 13, French, - fraction%20d%27insolation%20possible
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À noter que certains auteurs déclarent vouloir réserver «fraction d'insolation» au vocabulaire météorologique. 6, record 13, French, - fraction%20d%27insolation%20possible
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
- Energía solar
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- porcentaje de la posible insolación 1, record 13, Spanish, porcentaje%20de%20la%20posible%20insolaci%C3%B3n
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cociente entre la duración real de la insolación brillante y la duración geográfica o topográficamente posible. 1, record 13, Spanish, - porcentaje%20de%20la%20posible%20insolaci%C3%B3n
Record 14 - internal organization data 2001-06-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- topographically possible sunshine duration
1, record 14, English, topographically%20possible%20sunshine%20duration
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- geographically possible sunshine duration 1, record 14, English, geographically%20possible%20sunshine%20duration
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maximum interval of time during which solar radiation can reach a given surface. 1, record 14, English, - topographically%20possible%20sunshine%20duration
Record 14, Key term(s)
- geographical sunshine duration
- topographical sunshine duration
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- durée géographique d'insolation
1, record 14, French, dur%C3%A9e%20g%C3%A9ographique%20d%27insolation
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- durée topographique d'insolation 1, record 14, French, dur%C3%A9e%20topographique%20d%27insolation
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervalle de temps maximal pendant lequel le rayonnement solaire direct peut atteindre une surface donnée. 2, record 14, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20g%C3%A9ographique%20d%27insolation
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La durée géographique ou topographique d'insolation est la durée pendant laquelle le soleil peut briller pour une station déterminée, c'est-à-dire la durée pendant laquelle le soleil étant au-dessus de l'horizon astronomique n'est pas masqué par des montagnes ou autres accidents géographiques locaux permanents. 3, record 14, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20g%C3%A9ographique%20d%27insolation
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- duración topográfica de la insolación
1, record 14, Spanish, duraci%C3%B3n%20topogr%C3%A1fica%20de%20la%20insolaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
- duración geográfica de la insolación 1, record 14, Spanish, duraci%C3%B3n%20geogr%C3%A1fica%20de%20la%20insolaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervalo de tiempo máximo durante el cual la radiación solar puede llegar a una superficie dada. 1, record 14, Spanish, - duraci%C3%B3n%20topogr%C3%A1fica%20de%20la%20insolaci%C3%B3n
Record 15 - internal organization data 2001-06-08
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- astronomical sunshine duration 1, record 15, English, astronomical%20sunshine%20duration
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- astronomical daylength 2, record 15, English, astronomical%20daylength
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sum of the time intervals within a given time period during which the sun is above an even, unobscured horizon. 1, record 15, English, - astronomical%20sunshine%20duration
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is equivalent to the period during which the solar elevation is greater than 0. The sun is actually hidden only when the solar altitude is below about -0.84 degrees due to the apparent radius of the sun (0.27 degrees) and atmospheric refraction. 1, record 15, English, - astronomical%20sunshine%20duration
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- durée astronomique d'insolation
1, record 15, French, dur%C3%A9e%20astronomique%20d%27insolation
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- durée théorique d'insolation 1, record 15, French, dur%C3%A9e%20th%C3%A9orique%20d%27insolation
correct, feminine noun
- durée astronomique d'ensoleillement 2, record 15, French, dur%C3%A9e%20astronomique%20d%27ensoleillement
feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] durée pendant laquelle le soleil reste au-dessus de l'horizon astronomique, c'est-à-dire la durée qui s'écoule depuis le lever jusqu'au coucher réels du centre du soleil. 1, record 15, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20astronomique%20d%27insolation
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiempo de insolación astronómico
1, record 15, Spanish, tiempo%20de%20insolaci%C3%B3n%20astron%C3%B3mico
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2001-06-08
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- relative sunshine duration 1, record 16, English, relative%20sunshine%20duration
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usually, this is the ratio of the sunshine duration to the possible sunshine duration within the same period. This requires to know the local topography at the location. 1, record 16, English, - relative%20sunshine%20duration
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- durée relative d'ensoleillement
1, record 16, French, dur%C3%A9e%20relative%20d%27ensoleillement
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiempo de insolación relativo
1, record 16, Spanish, tiempo%20de%20insolaci%C3%B3n%20relativo
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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