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BASSE REFERENCE [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Music
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pedal point
1, record 1, English, pedal%20point
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pedal note 2, record 1, English, pedal%20note
correct
- pedal 3, record 1, English, pedal
correct, noun
- organ point 1, record 1, English, organ%20point
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long, sustained note held while movement continues in other parts of a piece. 2, record 1, English, - pedal%20point
Record 1, Key term(s)
- organ-point
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Musique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- note de pédale
1, record 1, French, note%20de%20p%C3%A9dale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pédale 1, record 1, French, p%C3%A9dale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La théorie harmonique donne le nom de pédale à une note tenue par l'une des parties pendant que les autres font entendre un enchaînement d’accords plus ou moins libres par rapport à elle. Cette dénomination s’explique par référence à l'orgue, le pédalier ayant surtout servi, primitivement, à faciliter de semblables tenues. La note de pédale se situe d’ordinaire à la basse, mais peut également apparaître aux parties médianes ou supérieures. 2, record 1, French, - note%20de%20p%C3%A9dale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Música
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- nota pedal
1, record 1, Spanish, nota%20pedal
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- pedal 1, record 1, Spanish, pedal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sonido prolongado sobre el cual se suceden diferentes acordes. 1, record 1, Spanish, - nota%20pedal
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-04-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Geophysics
- Magnetic and Electromagnetic Prospecting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- compensator method
1, record 2, English, compensator%20method
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Sundberg method 1, record 2, English, Sundberg%20method
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A development of the two-frame equipment ... and a forerunner of the later Turam system. [of electromagnetic prospecting]. The transmitter loop is a long grounded wire or large rectangle ... Traverses are made perpendicular to the long side with a single-coil detector connected through compensator and amplifier to headphones. The reference signal for the compensator unit is obtained from a small pickup coil lying near the transmitter cable and connected by wires to the receiver unit. 1, record 2, English, - compensator%20method
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Géophysique
- Prospection magnétique et électromagnétique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- méthode de Sundberg
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20Sundberg
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le géophysicien Suédois K Sundberg [...] a conçu et mis au point une méthode de mesure de l’intensité et du déphasage du champ magnétique résultant, permettant ainsi de connaître la conductivité du sous-sol. 1, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20Sundberg
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cette méthode consiste en un grand câble relié au sol à ses extrémités par des électrodes ponctuelles et connecté à une source émettrice de basse fréquence. L'unité réceptrice est constituée de deux bobines de matière isolante autour desquelles sont enroulés plusieurs tours de fil. Une des bobines est fixe et située près du câble d’émission tandis que l'autre est mobile. Ces deux bobines sont reliées par un câble de référence enrobé de matière isolante, un amplificateur, une unité compensatrice et un téléphone. 1, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20Sundberg
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-10-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- height
1, record 3, English, height
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The vertical distance of a level, a point or an object considered as a point, measured from a specified datum. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 2, record 3, English, - height
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For the purposes of this example, the point referred to above is the lowest part of the aeroplane and the specified datum is the take-off or landing surface, whichever is applicable. 2, record 3, English, - height
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
height: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 3, English, - height
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hauteur
1, record 3, French, hauteur
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance verticale entre un niveau, un point ou un objet assimilé à un point, et un niveau de référence spécifié. [Définition uniformisée par l’OACI.] 2, record 3, French, - hauteur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour les besoins du présent exemple, le point dont il est question ci-dessus correspond à la partie la plus basse de l'avion et le niveau de référence correspond à la surface de décollage ou à la surface d’atterrissage, selon le cas. 2, record 3, French, - hauteur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hauteur : terme uniformisé par l’Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 3, French, - hauteur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Transporte aéreo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- altura
1, record 3, Spanish, altura
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distancia vertical entre un nivel, punto u objeto considerado como punto, y una referencia especificada. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por OACI.] 2, record 3, Spanish, - altura
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Para los fines de este ejemplo, el punto a que anteriormente se hace referencia es la parte más baja del avión, y la referencia especificada es la superficie de despegue o aterrizaje, según el caso. 2, record 3, Spanish, - altura
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
altura: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 3, Spanish, - altura
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-08-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- safe altitude 100 NM
1, record 4, English, safe%20altitude%20100%20NM
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lowest altitude that may be used that will provide a minimum clearance of 1000 ft, under conditions of standard temperature and pressure, above all obstacles located in an area contained within a circle of 100 NM [nautical miles] radius of the aerodrome reference point (ARP). 1, record 4, English, - safe%20altitude%20100%20NM
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
safe altitude 100 NM: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 4, English, - safe%20altitude%20100%20NM
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- altitude de sécurité 100 NM
1, record 4, French, altitude%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20100%20NM
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altitude la plus basse qui peut être utilisée et qui assure une marge de franchissement d’obstacles minimale de 1000 [pieds], dans des conditions de pression et de température standard, au-dessus de tous les obstacles situés dans un rayon de 100 NM [milles marins] autour du point de référence d’aérodrome(ARP). 1, record 4, French, - altitude%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20100%20NM
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altitude de sécurité 100 NM : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l’intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 4, French, - altitude%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20100%20NM
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-04-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- aqua-level 1, record 5, English, aqua%2Dlevel
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another way to find the datum level of an object is with the aqua-level .... A transparent plastic hose ..., the length to depend on the extent of the site and the clarity of the water, is the main tool. One diver fills it with air and the air-water interface of one end of the hose is held by a diver on the object selected to be the datum level, generally the highest object on the site. The hose ..., forms an arc, and the opposite end of it is held by another diver holding a range pole vertically over the object to be measured. The position of the air-water interface on the range pole then indicates the elevation between the two points. 1, record 5, English, - aqua%2Dlevel
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- niveau d'air
1, record 5, French, niveau%20d%27air
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque l'on désire prendre des mesures de hauteur relative très précises, il est préférable de recourir à la méthode du niveau d’air [...] En un point dominant le site pris comme base de référence est fixée l'une des extrémités d’un simple tuyau de plastique transparent de longueur suffisante pour atteindre les différents points à mesurer. Le tuyau est alors rempli d’air de sorte que son extrémité fixe présente une surface de contact air-eau [...] et son extrémité libre, plus basse, est amenée le long d’un jalon gradué disposé verticalement à l'aplomb de chaque point. Le niveau de la surface air-eau à l'intérieur du tuyau marquant l'horizontale par rapport à l'extrémité située au point de base, une simple lecture sur le jalon donne la différence de hauteur relative. 1, record 5, French, - niveau%20d%27air
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-01-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- channelled wind
1, record 6, English, channelled%20wind
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Channelled Winds. The topography can also change the direction of the winds by forcing the flow along the direction of a pass or valley. 2, record 6, English, - channelled%20wind
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The westerly wind is a channelled wind through Skidegate Inlet. Sandspit Airport will frequently show strong, gusty westerly winds behind a front that will last for several hours, then begin to diminish. These westerly winds will, however, persist until the high pressure ridge that is following the frontal system moves across the area. 3, record 6, English, - channelled%20wind
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- vent canalisé
1, record 6, French, vent%20canalis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La topographie peut aussi changer la direction du vent en le forçant à suivre un col montagneux ou une vallée. Une situation de ce genre s’appelle un effet de canal et les vents ainsi produits sont des vents canalisés. 1, record 6, French, - vent%20canalis%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre «vent canalisé» et «vent de couloir». Ce sont deux types de vents différents, bien que le «vent de couloir» soit aussi canalisé. Un «vent canalisé» signifie tout simplement que le vent est dévié le long d’une vallée, couloir, gorge, etc., mais sans référence à la vélocité. Le vents souffle parallèlement à la vallée, c'est tout. Il peut aussi bien souffler vers une zone de haute pression qu'une zone de basse pression. Alors que les «vents de couloir» soufflent toujours de la haute pression vers la basse pression. [Commentaire d’une météorologue d’Environnement Canada. ] 2, record 6, French, - vent%20canalis%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-01-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Interplanetary Space Exploration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- reference mission
1, record 7, English, reference%20mission
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Reference Mission is not a program to settle Mars; however, the objectives of the Reference Mission are to establish the feasibility of and the technological basis for human settlement of the planet. 2, record 7, English, - reference%20mission
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Exploration interplanétaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mission de référence
1, record 7, French, mission%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le lanceur de la mission de référence de la NASA devra être particulièrement imposant pour permettre la mise en orbite de 200 à 225 tonnes en orbite basse et l'envoi de 65 tonnes sur Mars. [...] La mission proprement dite commence en fait en 2007, avec l'envoi sur Mars de trois vols cargo destinés à mettre en place l'infrastructure pour que les premiers humains puissent travailler et survivre sur la planète rouge et accessoirement revenir vivant sur Terre. 2, record 7, French, - mission%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-02-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Plastic Materials
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- low-density polyethylene
1, record 8, English, low%2Ddensity%20polyethylene
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- LDPE 2, record 8, English, LDPE
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- low density polyethylene 3, record 8, English, low%20density%20polyethylene
correct
- LDPE 4, record 8, English, LDPE
correct
- PE-LD 5, record 8, English, PE%2DLD
- LDPE 4, record 8, English, LDPE
- LD polyethylene 6, record 8, English, LD%20polyethylene
correct
- polyethylene of low density 2, record 8, English, polyethylene%20of%20low%20density
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A branched polyethylene polymer, partially crystalline, that melts at about 115°C and has a density of 0.91 - 0.94 cm-3. 7, record 8, English, - low%2Ddensity%20polyethylene
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The branches can be as long as the main chain or as short as one to four carbon atoms, but most of the short branches consist of ethyl and n-butyl groups. 7, record 8, English, - low%2Ddensity%20polyethylene
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Low Density Polyethylene. This was the first powders to be used for coating purposes. It is only available in grades for the fluidised bed process. LD polyethylene provides an economic thick coating with fair chemical resistance and good electrical insulation properties. 6, record 8, English, - low%2Ddensity%20polyethylene
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Matières plastiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- polyéthylène basse densité
1, record 8, French, poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20basse%20densit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- PE bd 2, record 8, French, PE%20bd
correct, masculine noun
- PEBD 3, record 8, French, PEBD
correct, masculine noun
- PEbd 4, record 8, French, PEbd
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- polyéthylène haute pression 2, record 8, French, poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20haute%20pression
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selon leur procédé de polymérisation, on distingue les polyéthylènes basse densité(PE bd), dits encore haute pression, par référence aux conditions de synthèse, et les polyéthylènes haute densité(PE hd), dits encore basse pression. 2, record 8, French, - poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20basse%20densit%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Materiales plásticos
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- polietileno de baja densidad
1, record 8, Spanish, polietileno%20de%20baja%20densidad
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-02-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Plastic Materials
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- high-density polyethylene
1, record 9, English, high%2Ddensity%20polyethylene
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- HDPE 2, record 9, English, HDPE
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- high density polyethylene 3, record 9, English, high%20density%20polyethylene
correct
- HDPE 4, record 9, English, HDPE
correct
- PE-HD 5, record 9, English, PE%2DHD
- HDPE 4, record 9, English, HDPE
- HD polyethylene 6, record 9, English, HD%20polyethylene
correct
- HD-polyethylene 7, record 9, English, HD%2Dpolyethylene
correct
- polyethylene of high density 2, record 9, English, polyethylene%20of%20high%20density
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Essentially a linear polymer; it is highly crystalline, melts at about 135°C, and has a density of 0.95 - 0.97 g cm-3. Linear polyethylene has greater tensile strength and hardness than the low density variety. It is frequently prepared via Ziegler - Natta catalysis. 8, record 9, English, - high%2Ddensity%20polyethylene
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Matières plastiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- polyéthylène haute densité
1, record 9, French, poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20haute%20densit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- PE hd 2, record 9, French, PE%20hd
correct, masculine noun
- PEHD 3, record 9, French, PEHD
correct, masculine noun
- PEhd 4, record 9, French, PEhd
correct, masculine noun
- hPE 5, record 9, French, hPE
masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- polyéthylène à haute densité 6, record 9, French, poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20%C3%A0%20haute%20densit%C3%A9
correct
- HDPE 7, record 9, French, HDPE
correct, masculine noun
- PE-HD 8, record 9, French, PE%2DHD
correct, masculine noun
- HDPE 7, record 9, French, HDPE
- polyéthylène basse pression 9, record 9, French, poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20basse%20pression
correct, masculine noun
- polyéthylène rigide 5, record 9, French, poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20rigide
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selon leur procédé de polymérisation, on distingue les polyéthylènes basse densité(PE bd), dits encore haute pression, par référence aux conditions de synthèse, et les polyéthylènes haute densité(PE hd), dits encore basse pression. 2, record 9, French, - poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20haute%20densit%C3%A9
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pour les tubes et les récipients, on emploie normalement le HDPE ou polyéthylène à haute densité. Pour les emballages, on utilise principalement le LDPE, polyéthylène à basse densité plus flexible. 10, record 9, French, - poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20haute%20densit%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Materiales plásticos
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- polietileno de alta densidad
1, record 9, Spanish, polietileno%20de%20alta%20densidad
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-05-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Technical Surveys
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- datum point
1, record 10, English, datum%20point
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An assumed or fixed point used as a reference from which calculations of measurements may be taken. 2, record 10, English, - datum%20point
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A datum point is located on the datum plane or along the datum line. 3, record 10, English, - datum%20point
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Levés et relevés techniques (Arpentage)
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- point de niveau de base
1, record 10, French, point%20de%20niveau%20de%20base
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- point de niveau 2, record 10, French, point%20de%20niveau
correct, masculine noun
- point de base 1, record 10, French, point%20de%20base
correct, masculine noun
- point d'altitude coté 3, record 10, French, point%20d%27altitude%20cot%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- point coté 4, record 10, French, point%20cot%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pose du point de niveau de base. Ce point de niveau sert de référence à tous les travaux de nivellement. En général il est établi à partir du plan de comparaison fixé sur le plan à une cote donnée. 1, record 10, French, - point%20de%20niveau%20de%20base
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] en entreprises de jardin, les cotes sont données par rapport à un plan fictif appelé plan de comparaison. Ce plan de comparaison est toujours recherché en dessous de la cote la plus basse pour éviter des chiffrages négatifs, quitte à ce que le plan de comparaison soit référencé à une cote négative par rapport à un point de base donné : seuil d’une marche, bord d’un trottoir, pied d’un arbre remarquable [...] 1, record 10, French, - point%20de%20niveau%20de%20base
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 CONT
La pose de points de niveau à l’intérieur du périmètre de terrassement peut déboucher sur des difficultés de surveillance de ces points cotés qui risquent de disparaître... avec les déblais. 1, record 10, French, - point%20de%20niveau%20de%20base
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Ce qui apparaît tout d’abord sur les cartes et les plans est la représentation de la surface du terrain, de tout ce qui y existe (...) et qu’on appelle planimétrie. Mais on a également besoin d’avoir une représentation sur le plan (à deux dimensions) du relief du terrain (troisième dimension), qu’on figure soit par points cotés, soit par courbes de niveau. 5, record 10, French, - point%20de%20niveau%20de%20base
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geografía matemática
- Levantamientos técnicos
- Planos y pliegos de condiciones (Construcción)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de referencia
1, record 10, Spanish, punto%20de%20referencia
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-07-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- perfect weather forecast
1, record 11, English, perfect%20weather%20forecast
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- perfect forecast 2, record 11, English, perfect%20forecast
correct
- perfect prognosis 4, record 11, English, perfect%20prognosis
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comparisons of the predicted benefit of optimal use of ENSO [El Niño-Southern Oscillation] phase information with that of perfect rainfall tercile predictions, perfect forecasts of monthly mean climate variables, and perfect knowledge of future daily weather demonstrates the case for improved accuracy in forecasts. 5, record 11, English, - perfect%20weather%20forecast
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
"Perfect" forecasts are sometimes used as an upper limit to forecast value. 6, record 11, English, - perfect%20weather%20forecast
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
perfect prognosis method: Forecasting method based on statistical relationships, derived over a long period of time, between observed values of a predictand and of selected variables which can be forecast by a numerical model. The relationship is then applied to predicted values of the selected variables to obtain forecast values of the predictands. 7, record 11, English, - perfect%20weather%20forecast
Record 11, Key term(s)
- perfect weather forecasting
- perfect forecasting
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- prévision parfaite
1, record 11, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20parfaite
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Afin de comparer les performances de différents systèmes de prévision du temps, on propose une approche générale : évaluer les prévisions entre une référence basse-la climatologie-et une référence haute-la prévision parfaite. 3, record 11, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20parfaite
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
méthode de la prévision parfaite : Méthode de prévision basée sur des relations statistiques, obtenues sur une longue période, entre les valeurs observées d’un prédictant et de variables choisies prévisibles par un modèle numérique. La relation est alors appliquée aux valeurs prévues des variables choisies pour obtenir la prévision des valeurs du prédictant. 4, record 11, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20parfaite
Record 11, Key term(s)
- prévision météorologique parfaite
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- predicción perfecta
1, record 11, Spanish, predicci%C3%B3n%20perfecta
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
método de la predicción perfecta : Método de predicción que hace uso de relaciones de naturaleza estadística, obtenidas a partir de series cronológicas largas, entre los valores observados de un predictando y ciertas variables seleccionadas, cuya predicción es posible con un modelo numérico. La relación obtenida se aplica más tarde a las predicciones de los valores de las variables elegidas con objeto de obtener predicciones de los valores del predictando. 2, record 11, Spanish, - predicci%C3%B3n%20perfecta
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-06-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- down
1, record 12, English, down
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In artillery and naval gun-fire support: a term used in a call for fire to indicate that the target is at a lower altitude than the reference point used in identifying the target. 1, record 12, English, - down
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
down: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 12, English, - down
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- plus bas
1, record 12, French, plus%20bas
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En artillerie et en appui feu naval : terme utilisé dans la demande de tir pour indiquer que l'objectif se trouve à une altitude plus basse que le point de référence qui a été utilisé pour identifier l'objectif. 1, record 12, French, - plus%20bas
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plus bas : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN. 2, record 12, French, - plus%20bas
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artillería de campaña
- Sistemas de combate (Fuerzas navales)
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- bajar
1, record 12, Spanish, bajar
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En artillería y fuego naval de apoyo: término empleado en una petición de fuego para indicar que el objetivo está a una altura inferior al del punto de referencia usado para identificar el objetivo; corrección empleada por el observador/señalador, durante la realización del tiro para indicar que, se desea una disminución en la altura de explosión. 1, record 12, Spanish, - bajar
Record 13 - internal organization data 1998-09-16
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- amplitude ratio
1, record 13, English, amplitude%20ratio
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 control flow amplitude to sinusoidal input signal amplitude at a particular frequency, normalised by using a specified flow frequency as datum at the same input signal. 1, record 13, English, - amplitude%20ratio
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- rapport d'amplitude
1, record 13, French, rapport%20d%27amplitude
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport de l'amplitude du débit modulé à l'amplitude du signal d’entrée sinusoïdal pour une fréquence particulière; normalement on utilise une basse fréquence définie, comme référence du même signal d’entrée. 1, record 13, French, - rapport%20d%27amplitude
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1992-06-03
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Construction Site Equipment
- Earthmoving
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- maximum cutting depth
1, record 14, English, maximum%20cutting%20depth
correct, standardized
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance on "Z" coordinate between the GRP [ground reference plane] and the cutting edge with the bowl at the lowest position below GRP. 1, record 14, English, - maximum%20cutting%20depth
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tractor-scrapers terminology. 2, record 14, English, - maximum%20cutting%20depth
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 14, English, - maximum%20cutting%20depth
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de chantier
- Terrassement
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- profondeur maximale de coupe
1, record 14, French, profondeur%20maximale%20de%20coupe
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance, sur l'axe de coordonnée "Z", entre le PRS [plan de référence au sol] et le bord de coupe, la benne étant à sa position la plus basse au-dessous du niveau de référence. 1, record 14, French, - profondeur%20maximale%20de%20coupe
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie des décapeuses. 2, record 14, French, - profondeur%20maximale%20de%20coupe
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 14, French, - profondeur%20maximale%20de%20coupe
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1992-02-20
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Videotext server
1, record 15, English, Videotext%20server
proposal
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- videotex server 1, record 15, English, videotex%20server
proposal
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- serveur vidéotex
1, record 15, French, serveur%20vid%C3%A9otex
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ne vous méprenez pas, le Minitel n’ est pas un micro-ordinateur : son «intelligence» est des plus succinctes. Il ne devient opérationnel qu'une fois mis en contact, par téléphone, avec des ordinateurs appelés «serveurs vidéotex», Serveurs, parce qu'ils délivrent à la demande les informations stockées dans leurs mémoires, et vidéotex, en référence à la norme de codage utilisée. Le système consiste à faire circuler à travers le réseau téléphonique non plus la voix, mais des textes et des images à basse définition pour les afficher sur l'écran vidéo du terminal.(D'après Sciences et Avenir, mars 1984, p. 78-79). 2, record 15, French, - serveur%20vid%C3%A9otex
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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