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FORCAGE ATMOSPHERIQUE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- climatic factor
1, record 1, English, climatic%20factor
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- climate driver 2, record 1, English, climate%20driver
correct
- climate forcer 3, record 1, English, climate%20forcer
correct
- climate forcing agent 2, record 1, English, climate%20forcing%20agent
correct
- climate forcing factor 4, record 1, English, climate%20forcing%20factor
correct
- external forcing 5, record 1, English, external%20forcing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] factor that disrupts Earth's energy balance, forcing climate toward warmer or cooler conditions. 5, record 1, English, - climatic%20factor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Climate forcing agents can be either natural or anthropogenic, and the main agents are solar irradiance variations, volcanic eruptions, changes in atmospheric composition (including increases in greenhouse gases), and changes to the land surface. 5, record 1, English, - climatic%20factor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
climatic factor: designation standardized by ISO. 6, record 1, English, - climatic%20factor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- facteur climatique
1, record 1, French, facteur%20climatique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- facteur du climat 2, record 1, French, facteur%20du%20climat
correct, masculine noun
- facteur de forçage climatique 3, record 1, French, facteur%20de%20for%C3%A7age%20climatique
correct, masculine noun
- facteur de forçage du climat 4, record 1, French, facteur%20de%20for%C3%A7age%20du%20climat
correct, masculine noun
- agent de forçage climatique 5, record 1, French, agent%20de%20for%C3%A7age%20climatique
correct, masculine noun
- facteur forçant du climat 6, record 1, French, facteur%20for%C3%A7ant%20du%20climat
correct, masculine noun
- forçage externe 5, record 1, French, for%C3%A7age%20externe
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] facteur qui dérange l’équilibre d’énergie du système terrestre influençant le forçage du climat vers des conditions plus chaudes ou plus froides. 5, record 1, French, - facteur%20climatique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les agents de forçage [climatique] peuvent être naturels ou anthropiques, et les principaux facteurs climatiques sont les changements dans l'irradiation solaire, les éruptions volcaniques, les changements dans la composition atmosphérique(y compris une augmentation de gaz à effet de serre) et les changements à la superficie terrestre. 5, record 1, French, - facteur%20climatique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
facteur climatique : désignation normalisée par l’ISO. 7, record 1, French, - facteur%20climatique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Climatología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- factor climático
1, record 1, Spanish, factor%20clim%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- factor determinante del clima 2, record 1, Spanish, factor%20determinante%20del%20clima
masculine noun
- factor de forzamiento climático 3, record 1, Spanish, factor%20de%20forzamiento%20clim%C3%A1tico
proposal, masculine noun
- factor de forzamiento del clima 3, record 1, Spanish, factor%20de%20forzamiento%20del%20clima
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Determinadas condiciones físicas (que no sean los elementos climáticos) que influyen en el clima (latitud, altura, distribución de la tierra y el mar, topografía, corrientes oceánicas, etc.). 4, record 1, Spanish, - factor%20clim%C3%A1tico
Record 1, Key term(s)
- factores climáticos
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-04-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Climate Change
- Pollutants
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- carbon dioxide forcing
1, record 2, English, carbon%20dioxide%20forcing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- CO2 forcing 2, record 2, English, CO2%20forcing
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the Northern Hemisphere, the latitudinal and seasonal patterns of the early twentieth century warming are remarkably similar to the patterns predicted by the equilibrium response general circulation model study of Manabe and Stouffer for a quadrupling of CO2 concentration. If this similarity was a result of early twentieth century CO2 forcing then it may indicate that equilibrium models can give realistic results ... If CO2 [is] not the dominant forcing mechanism then this similarity supports the idea that the latitudinal patterns of climatic change are largely independent of the type of forcing. 3, record 2, English, - carbon%20dioxide%20forcing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Changements climatiques
- Agents de pollution
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- forçage dû au dioxyde de carbone
1, record 2, French, for%C3%A7age%20d%C3%BB%20au%20dioxyde%20de%20carbone
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- forçage dû au CO2 2, record 2, French, for%C3%A7age%20d%C3%BB%20au%20CO2
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forçage de l'équilibre radiatif de la planète que provoque l'augmentation de la concentration atmosphérique du dioxyde de carbone. 1, record 2, French, - for%C3%A7age%20d%C3%BB%20au%20dioxyde%20de%20carbone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cambio climático
- Agentes contaminantes
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- forzamiento de dióxido de carbono
1, record 2, Spanish, forzamiento%20de%20di%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- forzamiento de CO2 2, record 2, Spanish, forzamiento%20de%20CO2
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las reducciones de la cubierta de nieve han disminuido la reflectividad de la superficie, provocando casi tanto calentamiento local como el forzamiento de dióxido de carbono durante los últimos 30 años. 1, record 2, Spanish, - forzamiento%20de%20di%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-02-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- atmospheric radiative forcing
1, record 3, English, atmospheric%20radiative%20forcing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- atmospheric forcing 2, record 3, English, atmospheric%20forcing
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The exchange of heat and water between the atmosphere and ocean. 3, record 3, English, - atmospheric%20radiative%20forcing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- forçage radiatif atmosphérique
1, record 3, French, for%C3%A7age%20radiatif%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- forçage atmosphérique 2, record 3, French, for%C3%A7age%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le forçage atmosphérique provient du modèle atmosphérique environnemental global multi-échelle du Centre météorologique canadien. 2, record 3, French, - for%C3%A7age%20radiatif%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-07-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Effects of Pollution
- Climate Change
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- direct radiative forcing
1, record 4, English, direct%20radiative%20forcing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- DRF 2, record 4, English, DRF
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- direct RF 3, record 4, English, direct%20RF
correct
- direct forcing 4, record 4, English, direct%20forcing
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aerosols are liquid or solid particles suspended in the air. They have a direct radiative forcing because they scatter and absorb solar and infrared radiation in the atmosphere. 4, record 4, English, - direct%20radiative%20forcing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Effets de la pollution
- Changements climatiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- forçage radiatif direct
1, record 4, French, for%C3%A7age%20radiatif%20direct
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- forçage direct 1, record 4, French, for%C3%A7age%20direct
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'aérosol atmosphérique est un composant essentiel dans la machine climatique, il contribue d’une façon significative à l'extinction du rayonnement au sein de l'atmosphère par les processus d’absorption et de diffusion. Ces processus peuvent être quantifiés sous le terme de forçage radiatif direct; la détermination de ce forçage reste incertaine à l'heure actuelle aux niveaux régional et [mondial]. 1, record 4, French, - for%C3%A7age%20radiatif%20direct
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-12-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Climate Change
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- greenhouse gas forcing
1, record 5, English, greenhouse%20gas%20forcing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- greenhouse radiative forcing 2, record 5, English, greenhouse%20radiative%20forcing
correct
- greenhouse forcing 3, record 5, English, greenhouse%20forcing
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The response of the climate to an increase in the greenhouse forcing consists of restoring the energy balance at the top of the atmosphere. 4, record 5, English, - greenhouse%20gas%20forcing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Changements climatiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- forçage dû aux gaz à effet de serre
1, record 5, French, for%C3%A7age%20d%C3%BB%20aux%20gaz%20%C3%A0%20effet%20de%20serre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- forçage des gaz à effet de serre 1, record 5, French, for%C3%A7age%20des%20gaz%20%C3%A0%20effet%20de%20serre
correct, masculine noun
- forçage radiatif dû aux gaz à effet de serre 1, record 5, French, for%C3%A7age%20radiatif%20d%C3%BB%20aux%20gaz%20%C3%A0%20effet%20de%20serre
correct, masculine noun
- forçage radiatif des gaz à effet de serre 1, record 5, French, for%C3%A7age%20radiatif%20des%20gaz%20%C3%A0%20effet%20de%20serre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forçage de l'équilibre radiatif de la planète que provoque l'augmentation de la concentration atmosphérique des gaz à effet de serre. 1, record 5, French, - for%C3%A7age%20d%C3%BB%20aux%20gaz%20%C3%A0%20effet%20de%20serre
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Il y a différents scénarios pour l’évolution de la concentration en gaz à "effet de serre" exprimée ici en "équivalent CO2". Elle se traduit automatiquement en "forçage radiatif", c’est-à-dire en excédent thermique pour l’atmosphère par rapport à la situation préindustrielle. 2, record 5, French, - for%C3%A7age%20d%C3%BB%20aux%20gaz%20%C3%A0%20effet%20de%20serre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-05-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Modelling (Mathematics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- soil conduction
1, record 6, English, soil%20conduction
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The thermal regime at the ground surface under snowcover can be divided into two or three distinct periods, depending on whether permafrost is present: an initial period dominated by soil conduction and freezing, a period dominated by frozen soil conduction alone (in permafrost cases only), and the ablation period. 2, record 6, English, - soil%20conduction
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Nocturnal evolution of air and soil temperatures are computed for clear-sky situations. The model takes into account the soil heat conduction and the atmospheric radiative transfers ... A by-product of the study is to use the model to investigate the sensitivity of the results to CO2 changes. Due to close saturation of the present CO2-H2O bands, the dependence appears very weak ... The surface temperature dependence is further smoothed by the fact that soil conduction acts to dissipate the energy excesses reaching the surface. 3, record 6, English, - soil%20conduction
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- conduction dans le sol
1, record 6, French, conduction%20dans%20le%20sol
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- conduction du sol 2, record 6, French, conduction%20du%20sol
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Dans l’équation] RN + [phi]C + [phi]S + [phi]L = 0, [...] [phi]C [représente le] flux de chaleur dans le sol rendant respectivement compte du transport de chaleur par conduction dans le sol ainsi que du transfert d’eau sous la forme de vapeur. 3, record 6, French, - conduction%20dans%20le%20sol
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les modèles bi-couches ont essentiellement été développés pour les couverts éparses à fort contraste de températures entre le sol et la végétation, [...] Dans cette approche, synthétisée [...], le forçage atmosphérique est constitué de Ra et Rg(les rayonnements incidents global et atmosphérique [...] G est le flux de chaleur par conduction dans le sol [...] 4, record 6, French, - conduction%20dans%20le%20sol
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-06-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Climate Change
- Electromagnetic Radiation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- radiative
1, record 7, English, radiative
correct, adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relating to radiative effect. 2, record 7, English, - radiative
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The estimated radiative forcing due to the observed trace gas increases is shown in Table 2. Human activities during the last century have enhanced the radiative heating of the planet by an amount comparable to increasing the sun's output by about 0.9%. 3, record 7, English, - radiative
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Changements climatiques
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- radiatif
1, record 7, French, radiatif
correct, adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relatif à l’effet produit sur le rayonnement. 2, record 7, French, - radiatif
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un doublement du CO2 atmosphérique correspond approximativement à un forçage radiatif supplémentaire, c'est-à-dire à un excédent thermique pour l'atmosphère, le sol continental et les océans, de [4W par mètre carré]. 1, record 7, French, - radiatif
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le domaine du réchauffement climatique, il est parfois difficile de saisir le rapport entre l’adjectif «radiatif» et le terme qu’il détermine. Le sens que les dictionnaires généraux reconnaissent à l’adjectif «radiatif» est celui de «relatif aux radiations». De ce fait, il est souvent nécessaire d’intercaler, entre le déterminant et le terme pivot, un terme intermédiaire afin de préciser le sens exact de radiatif : «gaz à effet radiatif» pour «gaz radiatif» par exemple. 2, record 7, French, - radiatif
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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