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COUPE SKIS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-07-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ski test
1, record 1, English, ski%20test
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ski cutting test 2, record 1, English, ski%20cutting%20test
correct
- ski cut test 3, record 1, English, ski%20cut%20test
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ski test produced no results. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 4, record 1, English, - ski%20test
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Slope tests. Skiers and snowboarders can test short slopes that are steep enough to avalanche by turning hard near the top of the slope and quickly continuing to a safe spot. This ski-cutting gives an indication of the stability of nearby larger slopes. 5, record 1, English, - ski%20test
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ski test: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 6, record 1, English, - ski%20test
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ski-cutting test
- ski-cut test
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- test de coupe en ski
1, record 1, French, test%20de%20coupe%20en%20ski
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- essai de coupe en ski 1, record 1, French, essai%20de%20coupe%20en%20ski
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le test de coupe en ski n’a donné aucun résultat. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d’avalanche.] 1, record 1, French, - test%20de%20coupe%20en%20ski
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour vérifier la stabilité de petites pentes(sans piège naturel), il est possible d’en traverser le sommet, en skis, jusqu'à un point sûr(coupe en skis) ou de donner des «coups de ski» pour entraîner le détachement de petites corniches(ou encore de scier de telles corniches à l'aide d’une longue corde nouée). Dans tous les cas, la personne qui effectue les tests doit pouvoir être observée d’un endroit sûr par quelqu'un d’autre. 2, record 1, French, - test%20de%20coupe%20en%20ski
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
test de coupe en ski; essai de coupe en ski : termes uniformisés par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d’avalanche. 3, record 1, French, - test%20de%20coupe%20en%20ski
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-01-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ski cutting
1, record 2, English, ski%20cutting
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [avalanche-control team skis] above the avalanche starting zone and throw a dynamite charge of around 2.5kg. This is a dangerous operation as it involves the direct handling of explosives and the [team] may get caught in the avalanche. ... Even in modern, well equipped stations such as Val d'Isère this method is still employed. More rarely, ski cutting is also used. This consists of a [skier] traversing a slope at a certain angle and speed on skis, this is often enough to weaken the bonds between snow layers starting a slide. Needless to say it requires a lot of skill. 2, record 2, English, - ski%20cutting
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ski cutting must be done very carefully. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 3, record 2, English, - ski%20cutting
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ski cutting: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 4, record 2, English, - ski%20cutting
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ski-cutting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coupe en skis
1, record 2, French, coupe%20en%20skis
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- déclenchement à skis 1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9clenchement%20%C3%A0%20skis
masculine noun, Europe
- déclenchement à ski 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9clenchement%20%C3%A0%20ski
masculine noun, Europe
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les déclenchements à l’explosif effectués par les artificiers des Sept Laux, comme les déclenchements à ski n’ont en général donné que des résultats superficiels (5 à 10 cm). La neige pourrie en profondeur ne semble être partie au fond que sur les pentes raides très chaudes (sud-est à sud-ouest). 2, record 2, French, - coupe%20en%20skis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il faut exercer une grande prudence en effectuant la coupe en skis. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d’avalanche. ] 1, record 2, French, - coupe%20en%20skis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En Europe, en ce sens, on utilise plutôt le terme déclenchement à skis : Le déclenchement à skis n’a donné aucun résultat. 1, record 2, French, - coupe%20en%20skis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coupe en skis : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d’avalanche. 3, record 2, French, - coupe%20en%20skis
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-01-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ski cut
1, record 3, English, ski%20cut
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- slope cut 2, record 3, English, slope%20cut
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A stability test where a skier or rider rapidly crosses an avalanche starting zone to see if an avalanche initiates. 3, record 3, English, - ski%20cut
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ski cut did not release the slope. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 4, record 3, English, - ski%20cut
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Slope cuts can be dangerous and should only be performed by experienced people on small avalanche paths or test slopes. 3, record 3, English, - ski%20cut
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
... ski cuts ... Snowboarders and snowmobilers can do them as well. 5, record 3, English, - ski%20cut
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ski cut: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 6, record 3, English, - ski%20cut
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coupe en skis
1, record 3, French, coupe%20en%20skis
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- déclenchement à skis 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9clenchement%20%C3%A0%20skis
masculine noun, Europe
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour vérifier la stabilité de petites pentes(sans piège naturel) il est possible d’en traverser le sommet, en skis, jusqu'à un point sûr(coupe en skis) ou de donner des «coups de ski» pour entraîner le détachement de petites corniches(ou encore de scier de telles corniches à l'aide d’une longue corde nouée). Dans tous les cas, la personne qui effectue les tests doit pouvoir être observée d’un endroit sûr par quelqu'un d’autre. 3, record 3, French, - coupe%20en%20skis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La coupe en skis n’ a pas provoqué de déclenchement. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d’avalanche. ] 2, record 3, French, - coupe%20en%20skis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En Europe, en ce sens, on utilise plutôt le terme déclenchement à skis : Le déclenchement à skis n’a donné aucun résultat. 2, record 3, French, - coupe%20en%20skis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coupe en skis : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d’avalanche. 4, record 3, French, - coupe%20en%20skis
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-08-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- slope test
1, record 4, English, slope%20test
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Slope tests refer to any kind of physical assessment used to determine the stability of a specific slope; they could include stability tests, explosives or ski cutting. 1, record 4, English, - slope%20test
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
What results were observed from the slope test? [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 4, English, - slope%20test
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
slope test: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 4, English, - slope%20test
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- test en pente
1, record 4, French, test%20en%20pente
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- essai en pente 1, record 4, French, essai%20en%20pente
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les tests en pente désignent les tests d’ordre pratique effectués pour déterminer la stabilité d’une pente et peuvent inclure les tests de stabilité, les tests avec explosifs ou la coupe en skis. 1, record 4, French, - test%20en%20pente
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Quels résultats ont donné les tests en pentes? [Exemple entériné par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d’avalanche.] 1, record 4, French, - test%20en%20pente
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
test en pente; essai en pente : termes uniformisés par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d’avalanche. 2, record 4, French, - test%20en%20pente
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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