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PREDICCION PLAZO MEDIO [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- medium-range forecast
1, record 1, English, medium%2Drange%20forecast
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- medium-range prediction 2, record 1, English, medium%2Drange%20prediction
correct
- medium-term forecast 3, record 1, English, medium%2Dterm%20forecast
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forecast for a period extending generally from 3 to 10 days from the day of issue. 4, record 1, English, - medium%2Drange%20forecast
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fundamental principles and concepts of ensemble forecasting exploited for medium-range prediction apply equally well to short-range (0-3 days) regional model-based ensembles ... 2, record 1, English, - medium%2Drange%20forecast
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the "Glossaire de météorologie et de climatologie" (VILME, 1980, 356), "medium-range forecast" is synonymous to "extended forecast" that is "A forecast for a period generally extending beyond the normal range of the operational forecast. Depending on the region, the period generally extends beyond 2 or 3 days." 5, record 1, English, - medium%2Drange%20forecast
Record 1, Key term(s)
- medium range forecast
- medium range prediction
- medium term forecast
- medium-term prediction
- medium term prediction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- prévision à moyenne échéance
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20%C3%A0%20moyenne%20%C3%A9ch%C3%A9ance
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prévision pour une période qui s'étend généralement de 3 à 10 jours de la date de diffusion. 2, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20%C3%A0%20moyenne%20%C3%A9ch%C3%A9ance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toutefois, il n'y a pas d'accord sur des limites précises. 3, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20%C3%A0%20moyenne%20%C3%A9ch%C3%A9ance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- predicción a plazo medio
1, record 1, Spanish, predicci%C3%B3n%20a%20plazo%20medio
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Predicción para un período que llega en general de 3 a 10 días de la fecha de difusión. 1, record 1, Spanish, - predicci%C3%B3n%20a%20plazo%20medio
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-02-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- medium-term hydrological forecast
1, record 2, English, medium%2Dterm%20hydrological%20forecast
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forecast of an element of a water body regime for a period generally extending from 2 to 10 days from the day of issue. 1, record 2, English, - medium%2Dterm%20hydrological%20forecast
Record 2, Key term(s)
- medium term hydrological forecast
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- prévision hydrologique à moyen terme
1, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20hydrologique%20%C3%A0%20moyen%20terme
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prévision d'un élément d'un régime hydrique pour une période qui s'étend généralement de 2 à 10 jours de la date de diffusion. 2, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20hydrologique%20%C3%A0%20moyen%20terme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- predicción hidrológica a plazo medio
1, record 2, Spanish, predicci%C3%B3n%20hidrol%C3%B3gica%20a%20plazo%20medio
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- predicción hidrológica a medio plazo 2, record 2, Spanish, predicci%C3%B3n%20hidrol%C3%B3gica%20a%20medio%20plazo
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Predicción de un elemento de un régimen hídrico para un período que llega en general de 2 a 10 días de la fecha de difusión. 1, record 2, Spanish, - predicci%C3%B3n%20hidrol%C3%B3gica%20a%20plazo%20medio
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-09-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts
1, record 3, English, European%20Centre%20for%20Medium%2DRange%20Weather%20Forecasts
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ECMWF 2, record 3, English, ECMWF
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts 3, record 3, English, European%20Centre%20for%20Medium%20Range%20Weather%20Forecasts
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The forecast centre located in Reading (England) and formed by a group of European countries as a joint venture to carry out research into improving weather forecasting for up to 10 days in advance and to produce such forecasts on an operational basis. 3, record 3, English, - European%20Centre%20for%20Medium%2DRange%20Weather%20Forecasts
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The principal objectives of the Centre are: the development of numerical methods for medium-range weather forecasting; the preparation, on a regular basis, of medium-range weather forecasts for distribution to the meteorological services of the Member States; scientific and technical research directed to the improvement of these forecasts; collection and storage of appropriate meteorological data. 4, record 3, English, - European%20Centre%20for%20Medium%2DRange%20Weather%20Forecasts
Record 3, Key term(s)
- European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts
- European Center for Medium Range Weather Forecasts
- European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting
- European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting
- European Center for Medium Range Weather Forecasting
- European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Centre européen pour les prévisions météorologiques à moyen terme
1, record 3, French, Centre%20europ%C3%A9en%20pour%20les%20pr%C3%A9visions%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques%20%C3%A0%20moyen%20terme
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CEPMMT 1, record 3, French, CEPMMT
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Centre de prévision, situé à Reading (Angleterre), créé par un groupe de pays européens en tant qu'entreprise collective pour effectuer des recherches en vue d'améliorer la prévision du temps jusqu'à 10 jours à l'avance et de produire de telles prévisions sur une base opérationnelle. 2, record 3, French, - Centre%20europ%C3%A9en%20pour%20les%20pr%C3%A9visions%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques%20%C3%A0%20moyen%20terme
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Communautés européennes. 3, record 3, French, - Centre%20europ%C3%A9en%20pour%20les%20pr%C3%A9visions%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques%20%C3%A0%20moyen%20terme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Centro Europeo de Previsiones Meteorológicas a Plazo Medio
1, record 3, Spanish, Centro%20Europeo%20de%20Previsiones%20Meteorol%C3%B3gicas%20a%20Plazo%20Medio
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- Centro europeo de previsiones meteorológicas a plazo medio 2, record 3, Spanish, Centro%20europeo%20de%20previsiones%20meteorol%C3%B3gicas%20a%20plazo%20medio
masculine noun
- CEPMPM 2, record 3, Spanish, CEPMPM
masculine noun
- CEPMPM 2, record 3, Spanish, CEPMPM
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Centro de predicción establecido en Reading (Inglaterra) y formado por un grupo de países europeos como empresa conjunta para realizar investigaciones destinadas a mejorar la predicción meteorológica hasta con 10 días de anticipación y producir predicciones sobre una base operativa. 2, record 3, Spanish, - Centro%20Europeo%20de%20Previsiones%20Meteorol%C3%B3gicas%20a%20Plazo%20Medio
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Centro Europeo de Predicción Meteorológica a Plazo Medio
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-07-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Meteorology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Programme on Short and Medium-Range Weather Prediction Research
1, record 4, English, Programme%20on%20Short%20and%20Medium%2DRange%20Weather%20Prediction%20Research
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PSMP 2, record 4, English, PSMP
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Program on Short and Medium-Range Weather Prediction Research
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Météorologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Programme de recherche sur la prévision météorologique à courte et à moyenne échéance
1, record 4, French, Programme%20de%20recherche%20sur%20la%20pr%C3%A9vision%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20%C3%A0%20courte%20et%20%C3%A0%20moyenne%20%C3%A9ch%C3%A9ance
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PSMP 1, record 4, French, PSMP
masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Meteorología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa de Investigación sobre Predicción Meteorológica a Corto y Medio Plazo
1, record 4, Spanish, Programa%20de%20Investigaci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20Predicci%C3%B3n%20Meteorol%C3%B3gica%20a%20Corto%20y%20Medio%20Plazo
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PPCP 1, record 4, Spanish, PPCP
masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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