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MOUVEMENT ATMOSPHERE [31 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-01-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- atmospheric subsidence
1, record 1, English, atmospheric%20subsidence
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the downward movement (sinking) of air parcels in the atmosphere. 1, record 1, English, - atmospheric%20subsidence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This movement compresses the air, which increases both the temperature of an air mass and its capacity to hold water vapour. The net effect is a lowering of an air mass’s relative humidity, and the dissipation of clouds and precipitation. 1, record 1, English, - atmospheric%20subsidence
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- subsidence atmosphérique
1, record 1, French, subsidence%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] mouvement descendant de particules d’air dans l'atmosphère. 2, record 1, French, - subsidence%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce mouvement compresse l’air, ce qui a pour effet d’augmenter à la fois la température d’une masse d’air et sa capacité à retenir la vapeur d’eau. Le résultat final est la diminution de l’humidité relative de la masse d’air et la dissipation des nuages et des précipitations. 2, record 1, French, - subsidence%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-12-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hydrostatic balance
1, record 2, English, hydrostatic%20balance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hydrostatic equilibrium 2, record 2, English, hydrostatic%20equilibrium
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What the hydrostatic balance is implying is that the vertical motion upwards is equal to the downward motion of gravity. In other words there is a net zero motion in the vertical direction. 3, record 2, English, - hydrostatic%20balance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Air does not rush off into space because the upward-directed pressure gradient force is nearly always balanced by the downward force of gravity. When these two forces are in exact balance, the air is said to be in hydrostatic equilibrium. 2, record 2, English, - hydrostatic%20balance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- équilibre hydrostatique
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20hydrostatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On appelle équilibre hydrostatique l'équilibre entre la composante verticale de la force du gradient de pression et la force d’attraction due à la gravité. L'atmosphère est habituellement en équilibre hydrostatique sauf, par exemple, dans le cas du mouvement vertical associé aux orages et dans lequel l'air est accéléré vers le haut ou le bas. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9quilibre%20hydrostatique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-11-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Planets
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- anti-sunward direction
1, record 3, English, anti%2Dsunward%20direction
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- antisun direction 2, record 3, English, antisun%20direction
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because a magnetic field exerts a force on a charged particle, this solar field wave "breaks" over the comet, pulling on the ionized gas of the coma. It sweeps away the electrons, which are much lighter, and draws the heavier ions outward, into a long plasma tail (also called an ion tail) that points in the anti-sunward direction. 3, record 3, English, - anti%2Dsunward%20direction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Opposed to "sunward direction." 4, record 3, English, - anti%2Dsunward%20direction
Record 3, Key term(s)
- antisunward direction
- anti-sun direction
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Planètes
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- direction anti-solaire
1, record 3, French, direction%20anti%2Dsolaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- direction antisolaire 2, record 3, French, direction%20antisolaire
correct, feminine noun
- sens inverse du soleil 3, record 3, French, sens%20inverse%20du%20soleil
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Direction opposée au soleil. 4, record 3, French, - direction%20anti%2Dsolaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le satellite (FIRST) opérera depuis une orbite située au point de Lagrange L2 du système Soleil-Terre-Lune, à quelques 1.5 millions de km de la Terre dans la direction antisolaire. Cette position permet au satellite de s’affranchir de la présence du Soleil dans son champ de vue, mais surtout de prolonger sa durée de vie. 2, record 3, French, - direction%20anti%2Dsolaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
C'est à l'approche du Soleil que les glaces se subliment dans le vide, entraînant les poussières du noyau. La comète devient alors visible. Tandis que la vapeur très légère reste confinée dans la coma, les poussières sont entraînées par la pression de radiation solaire dans la direction opposée au Soleil, formant une queue caractéristique. [...] La forme de la queue ionique s’explique par la formation d’une onde de choc. À l'intérieur de ce front l'écoulement du vent solaire est freiné par l'atmosphère de la comète et produit des turbulences qui prennent l'aspect de cordes, de nœuds et de filaments qui différencient la queue ionique de la queue de poussières. En dehors du front les ions associés à la comète sont entraînés par l'écoulement général, guidés par les lignes de force engendrées par le noyau en mouvement. Les ions s’échappent ainsi de la coma pratiquement dans la direction anti-solaire en formant une longue queue distincte. 5, record 3, French, - direction%20anti%2Dsolaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-11-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- displacement of a low
1, record 4, English, displacement%20of%20a%20low
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mouvement d'une dépression
1, record 4, French, mouvement%20d%27une%20d%C3%A9pression
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] parmi les phénomènes physiques susceptibles d’adjoindre une surcote à la marée astronomique figurent couramment le creusement et le mouvement d’une dépression, qui diminue le poids exercé par l'atmosphère sur l'étendue d’eau qu'elle surplombe et provoque donc un soulèvement de cette étendue d’eau [...] 1, record 4, French, - mouvement%20d%27une%20d%C3%A9pression
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-10-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- atmospheric pressure drop
1, record 5, English, atmospheric%20pressure%20drop
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chute de pression atmosphérique
1, record 5, French, chute%20de%20pression%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- baisse de pression atmosphérique 1, record 5, French, baisse%20de%20pression%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les phénomènes physiques susceptibles d’adjoindre une surcote à la marée astronomique figurent couramment le creusement et le mouvement d’une dépression, qui diminue le poids exercé par l'atmosphère sur l'étendue d’eau qu'elle surplombe et provoque donc un soulèvement de cette étendue d’eau, d’autant plus sensible que la chute de la pression atmosphérique à la surface de la mer est plus importante. 1, record 5, French, - chute%20de%20pression%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Baisse sensible de pression atmosphérique. 1, record 5, French, - chute%20de%20pression%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-06-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- aerotaxys
1, record 6, English, aerotaxys
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The directed movement of motile organism towards (positive) or away from (negative) on air-liquid interface, or a concentration gradient of dissolved oxygen. 2, record 6, English, - aerotaxys
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- aérotaxie
1, record 6, French, a%C3%A9rotaxie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Taxie. Mouvement d’orientation des organismes libres, déclenché par un stimulus externe. Selon la direction de ce mouvement par rapport à celle du stimulus, on distingue les taxies positives et les taxies négatives. Selon la nature du stimulus, on distingue :[...] l'aérotaxie(interface eau/atmosphère) [...] 2, record 6, French, - a%C3%A9rotaxie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À tort, certains [...] confondent «taxies» et «tropismes» alors que ces derniers sont, par définition, des réactions d’orientation de végétaux et d’animaux fixés. 3, record 6, French, - a%C3%A9rotaxie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-03-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- endoatmospheric 1, record 7, English, endoatmospheric
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, Key term(s)
- endo-atmospheric
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- endoatmosphérique
1, record 7, French, endoatmosph%C3%A9rique
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relatif à la zone de l'atmosphère terrestre où l'air est suffisamment dense pour avoir un effet sensible sur le mouvement des corps ou sur la propagation des ondes électromagnétiques. 1, record 7, French, - endoatmosph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La zone endoatmosphérique inclut l’espace aérien. 1, record 7, French, - endoatmosph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
endoatmosphérique : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 23 décembre 2007. 2, record 7, French, - endoatmosph%C3%A9rique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-03-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- exoatmospheric 1, record 8, English, exoatmospheric
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, Key term(s)
- exo-atmospheric
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- exoatmosphérique
1, record 8, French, exoatmosph%C3%A9rique
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relatif à la zone de l'atmosphère terrestre où l'air est suffisamment raréfié pour avoir un effet négligeable sur le mouvement des corps ou sur la propagation des ondes électromagnétiques. 1, record 8, French, - exoatmosph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’altitude de la limite inférieure de la zone exoatmosphérique dépend du domaine d’application et de la nature des phénomènes étudiés (elle varie d’une à plusieurs centaines de kilomètres). 1, record 8, French, - exoatmosph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
exoatmosphérique : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 23 décembre 2007. 2, record 8, French, - exoatmosph%C3%A9rique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-03-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- adiabatic equilibrium
1, record 9, English, adiabatic%20equilibrium
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- convective equilibrium 2, record 9, English, convective%20equilibrium
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hydrostatic equilibrium of the atmosphere such that an air parcel displaced adiabatically will continue to possess the same temperature and pressure as its surroundings, so that no restoring force acts on a parcel displaced vertically. 2, record 9, English, - adiabatic%20equilibrium
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The state of adiabatic equilibrium is approached in a layer of air in which there is strong vertical mixing. 2, record 9, English, - adiabatic%20equilibrium
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- équilibre adiabatique
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20adiabatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- équilibre convectif 2, record 9, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20convectif
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Équilibre hydrostatique de l'atmosphère tel qu'une particule d’air déplacée adiabatiquement garde la même température et la même pression que son milieu environnant, aucune force d’équilibre ne pouvant agir sur une particule en mouvement vertical. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%A9quilibre%20adiabatique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’état d’équilibre adiabatique est approché dans une couche d’air dans laquelle il y a un fort mélange vertical. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%A9quilibre%20adiabatique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- equilibrio adiabático
1, record 9, Spanish, equilibrio%20adiab%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- equilibrio convectivo 1, record 9, Spanish, equilibrio%20convectivo
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Equilibrio hidrostático de la atmósfera, en que una partícula de aire desplazada adiabáticamente conserva iguales temperatura y presión que su entorno, de modo que no puede actuar ninguna fuerza de equilibrio sobre una partícula en movimiento vertical. 1, record 9, Spanish, - equilibrio%20adiab%C3%A1tico
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En una capa de aire con una fuerte mezcla vertical se llega cerca del equilibrio adiabático. 1, record 9, Spanish, - equilibrio%20adiab%C3%A1tico
Record 10 - internal organization data 2008-05-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Modelling (Mathematics)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- general circulation model
1, record 10, English, general%20circulation%20model
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- GCM 2, record 10, English, GCM
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- global circulation model 3, record 10, English, global%20circulation%20model
correct
- global model 3, record 10, English, global%20model
correct
- atmospheric circulation model 3, record 10, English, atmospheric%20circulation%20model
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Numerical representation of the atmosphere and its phenomena over the entire Earth, using the equations of motion and including radiation, photochemistry, and the transfer of heat, water vapour, and momentum. 3, record 10, English, - general%20circulation%20model
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reproduced from "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", with the authorization of Unesco. 4, record 10, English, - general%20circulation%20model
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- modèle de circulation générale
1, record 10, French, mod%C3%A8le%20de%20circulation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- MCG 2, record 10, French, MCG
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- modèle de la circulation atmosphérique 3, record 10, French, mod%C3%A8le%20de%20la%20circulation%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modèle numérique de l'atmosphère et de ses phénomènes sur la Terre entière, utilisant les équations du mouvement et prenant en compte le rayonnement, la photochimie, et les transferts de chaleur, de vapeur d’eau et de quantité de mouvement. 3, record 10, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20de%20circulation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Concrètement, un modèle de circulation générale de l’atmosphère se compose de différents programmes qui représentent les processus réels de l’atmosphère. 4, record 10, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20de%20circulation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reproduit de «Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco», avec l’autorisation de l’Unesco. 5, record 10, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20de%20circulation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Modelización (Matemáticas)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- modelo de circulación general
1, record 10, Spanish, modelo%20de%20circulaci%C3%B3n%20general
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
- GCM 1, record 10, Spanish, GCM
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- modelo de la circulación general 2, record 10, Spanish, modelo%20de%20la%20circulaci%C3%B3n%20general
correct, masculine noun
- MCG 2, record 10, Spanish, MCG
correct, masculine noun
- MCG 2, record 10, Spanish, MCG
- modelo de circulación atmosférica 2, record 10, Spanish, modelo%20de%20circulaci%C3%B3n%20atmosf%C3%A9rica
masculine noun
- modelo de la circulación 2, record 10, Spanish, modelo%20de%20la%20circulaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
- modelo global 2, record 10, Spanish, modelo%20global
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Representación global numérica de la atmósfera y de sus fenómenos en toda la Tierra, utilizando las ecuaciones de movimiento e incluyendo la radiación, la fotoquímica, las transferencias de calor y vapor de agua, y la cantidad de movimiento. 2, record 10, Spanish, - modelo%20de%20circulaci%C3%B3n%20general
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reproducido del "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", con la autorización de Unesco. 1, record 10, Spanish, - modelo%20de%20circulaci%C3%B3n%20general
Record 11 - internal organization data 2007-05-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- general circulation
1, record 11, English, general%20circulation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The large scale motions of the atmosphere and the ocean as a consequence of differential heating on a rotating Earth, aiming to restore the energy balance of the system through transport of heat and momentum. 1, record 11, English, - general%20circulation
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- circulation générale
1, record 11, French, circulation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvements à grande échelle de l'atmosphère et des océans à la suite du réchauffement différentiel sur une terre en rotation, visant à restaurer l'équilibre énergétique du système par le transfert thermique et l'effet de mouvement. 1, record 11, French, - circulation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-10-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Special Packaging
- Food Preservation and Canning
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- modified atmosphere pack
1, record 12, English, modified%20atmosphere%20pack
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- MAP 1, record 12, English, MAP
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While many other commodities such as meat, poultry, pasta and fruit and vegetables packed in modified atmosphere packs (MAP) and vacuum packs (VP) have become common place in the supermarket, fresh seafood is just starting to appear in these types of packaging. 1, record 12, English, - modified%20atmosphere%20pack
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Emballages spéciaux
- Conservation des aliments et conserverie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- emballage à atmosphère modifiée
1, record 12, French, emballage%20%C3%A0%20atmosph%C3%A8re%20modifi%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- MAP 1, record 12, French, MAP
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'emballage dans des feuilles de plastique peut modifier l'atmosphère autour des produits(emballage à atmosphère modifiée ou MAP en anglais). Le MAP limite généralement le mouvement de l'air ce qui permet aux processus normaux de respiration des produits fermiers de réduire le taux d’oxygène et d’élever le taux du gaz carbonique à l'intérieur de l'emballage. La réduction des pertes d’eau est un autre grand avantage de l'usage des feuilles de plastique. 1, record 12, French, - emballage%20%C3%A0%20atmosph%C3%A8re%20modifi%C3%A9e
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-11-08
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- uplift
1, record 13, English, uplift
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- lift 2, record 13, English, lift
correct
- ascent 3, record 13, English, ascent
correct
- lifting 4, record 13, English, lifting
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
lifting: The forcing of air in a vertical direction by an upslope in terrain or by the movement of a denser air mass. 5, record 13, English, - uplift
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What are the causes of uplift? There are 5 major causes of vertically rising air: Heating of air parcels ...; topography (Mountains); ... Meeting of two different air masses at a front; ... Convergence and divergence; ... Friction. 6, record 13, English, - uplift
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Of all the types of cooling which air may experience those due to lifting are by far the most important in condensation and precipitation. When air rises for any reason there is less pressure upon it and it expands and cools. 7, record 13, English, - uplift
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- ascendance
1, record 13, French, ascendance
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- soulèvement 2, record 13, French, soul%C3%A8vement
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout phénomène atmosphérique caractérisé par l’élévation d’une masse d’air. 3, record 13, French, - ascendance
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les situations en météorologie où l’air entreprend un mouvement vertical (vers le haut ou vers le bas) sont nombreuses. [...] le mouvement vertical vers le haut est appelé ascendance alors que le mouvement vers le bas est appelée subsidence. 4, record 13, French, - ascendance
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le terme d’ascendance est très couramment utilisé dans le vol libre pour désigner au sein de l'atmosphère un courant ascendant que son intensité, sa durée de vie et sa «sécurité» rendent exploitable par le pilote. En météorologie, toutefois, ce même terme s’applique plus généralement à tout mouvement vertical de l'air vers le haut, quelle que soit l'échelle spatio-temporelle à laquelle on le considère. 5, record 13, French, - ascendance
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’air peut s’élever pour diverses raisons; citons les ascendances thermiques (montée d’air chaud), frontales (élévation d’air le long du front polaire), de convergence le long de la zone de convergence intertropicale par exemple), orographiques (versant montagneux), etc. 6, record 13, French, - ascendance
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- ascendencia
1, record 13, Spanish, ascendencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Movimiento vertical de una masa de aire en la dirección de abajo arriba. 1, record 13, Spanish, - ascendencia
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-10-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- upglide cloud
1, record 14, English, upglide%20cloud
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cloud formed by condensation within a mass of moist air which is subject to ascending motion above a frontal surface of discontinuity. 2, record 14, English, - upglide%20cloud
Record 14, Key term(s)
- up-glide cloud
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- nuage d'ascendance synoptique
1, record 14, French, nuage%20d%27ascendance%20synoptique
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- nuage de détente synoptique 2, record 14, French, nuage%20de%20d%C3%A9tente%20synoptique
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nuage formé par condensation au sein d’une masse d’air humide animée d’un mouvement ascendant sur une surface frontale de discontinuité. 3, record 14, French, - nuage%20d%27ascendance%20synoptique
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La condensation de l'eau dans le nuage a toujours pour origine un refroidissement par détente adiabatique associé à un mouvement ascendant de l'air. Dans la basse atmosphère(domaine de la troposphère), ces courants ascendants peuvent avoir plusieurs causes :[...] Le soulèvement d’une masse d’air, soit par une autre masse d’air plus dense le long d’une surface frontale(nuages de détente synoptique), soit par un massif montagneux(nuages orographiques). Les nuages de détente synoptique comme leur nom l'indique, intéressent de vastes secteurs de l'atmosphère et leur extension horizontale peut couvrir plusieurs centaines de milliers de kilomètres carrés, leur épaisseur étant de l'ordre de 2 000 à 4 000 mètres. Les pluies qui leur sont associées ont un caractère continu(durant plusieurs heures), mais sont habituellement d’intensité modérée(quelques millimètres par heure). 2, record 14, French, - nuage%20d%27ascendance%20synoptique
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] les niveaux intermédiaires [de la troposphère] (2 à 7 kilomètres) sont le domaine des nuages de détente synoptique : altocumulus, altostratus ou nimbostratus [...] 2, record 14, French, - nuage%20d%27ascendance%20synoptique
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- nube de deslizamiento ascendente
1, record 14, Spanish, nube%20de%20deslizamiento%20ascendente
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nube formada por condensación en el interior de una masa de aire húmedo que asciende a lo largo de una superficie frontal de discontinuidad. 1, record 14, Spanish, - nube%20de%20deslizamiento%20ascendente
Record 15 - internal organization data 2004-10-25
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- satellite wind estimate
1, record 15, English, satellite%20wind%20estimate
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estimate of wind velocity calculated from the observed movements of identifiable cloud elements on a sequence of photographs of the Earth's atmosphere taken from a satellite at short time intervals. 1, record 15, English, - satellite%20wind%20estimate
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- évaluation du vent par satellite
1, record 15, French, %C3%A9valuation%20du%20vent%20par%20satellite
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Évaluation de la vitesse du vent d’après l'observation du mouvement d’éléments nuageux identifiables sur une séquence d’images de l'atmosphère terrestre prises à courts intervalles de temps par un satellite. 1, record 15, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20du%20vent%20par%20satellite
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- estimación del viento mediante satélite
1, record 15, Spanish, estimaci%C3%B3n%20del%20viento%20mediante%20sat%C3%A9lite
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Evaluación de la velocidad del viento deducida a partir de observaciones del movimiento de elementos nubosos identificables en una secuencia de fotografías de la atmósfera terrestre tomadas desde un satélite a intervalos breves. 1, record 15, Spanish, - estimaci%C3%B3n%20del%20viento%20mediante%20sat%C3%A9lite
Record 16 - internal organization data 2004-10-01
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- advective pressure tendency
1, record 16, English, advective%20pressure%20tendency
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tendency equation: An equation for the local change of pressure at any point in the atmosphere, derived by combining the equation of continuity with an integrated form of the hydrostatic equation; it is used most often to estimate the integrated vertical motion, given the pressure tendency and the advection. 2, record 16, English, - advective%20pressure%20tendency
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- tendance advective de la pression
1, record 16, French, tendance%20advective%20de%20la%20pression
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
équation de tendance de la pression : Équation déterminant la variation locale de la pression en un point quelconque de l'atmosphère, obtenue en combinant l'équation de continuité et une forme intégrée de l'équation hydrostatique; on l'utilise le plus souvent pour estimer le mouvement vertical intégré, étant donné la tendance de la pression et l'advection. 2, record 16, French, - tendance%20advective%20de%20la%20pression
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- tendencia advectiva de la presión
1, record 16, Spanish, tendencia%20advectiva%20de%20la%20presi%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ecuación de tendencía de la presión: Ecuación que expresa la variación local de la presión en un punto cualquiera de la atmósfera obtenida combinando la ecuación de continuidad con una forma integrada de la ecuación hidrostática; se utiliza en general para estimar el movimiento vertical integrado, teniendo en cuenta la tendencia de la presión y la advección. 1, record 16, Spanish, - tendencia%20advectiva%20de%20la%20presi%C3%B3n
Record 17 - internal organization data 2004-09-24
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- electric current in the atmosphere
1, record 17, English, electric%20current%20in%20the%20atmosphere
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
electric currents in the atmosphere: Relative displacement of ions and electrons in the presence of a geomagnetic field. 1, record 17, English, - electric%20current%20in%20the%20atmosphere
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ions and the electrons are displaced by the solar wind perpendicularly. The greater part of the current is attributed to the displacement of ions. 1, record 17, English, - electric%20current%20in%20the%20atmosphere
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
electric current in the atmosphere: term frequently used in the plural (electric currents in the atmosphere]. 2, record 17, English, - electric%20current%20in%20the%20atmosphere
Record 17, Key term(s)
- electric currents in the atmosphere
- electrical currents in the atmosphere
- electrical current in the atmosphere
- atmosphere electric currents
- atmosphere electric current
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- courant électrique dans l'atmosphère
1, record 17, French, courant%20%C3%A9lectrique%20dans%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
courants électriques dans l'atmosphère :Mouvement relatif des ions et électrons en présence du champ géomagnétique; [...] 1, record 17, French, - courant%20%C3%A9lectrique%20dans%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] les ions et électrons subissent un déplacement transversal du fait du vent solaire. La majeure partie du courant est imputable au déplacement des ions. 1, record 17, French, - courant%20%C3%A9lectrique%20dans%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
courant électrique dans l’atmosphère : terme fréquemment utilisé au pluriel (courants électriques dans l’atmosphère). 2, record 17, French, - courant%20%C3%A9lectrique%20dans%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
Record 17, Key term(s)
- courants électriques dans l'atmosphère
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- corriente eléctrica en la atmósfera
1, record 17, Spanish, corriente%20el%C3%A9ctrica%20en%20la%20atm%C3%B3sfera
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
corrientes eléctricas en la atmósfera: Desplazamientos relativos entre iones y electrones en presencia del campo geomagnético. 1, record 17, Spanish, - corriente%20el%C3%A9ctrica%20en%20la%20atm%C3%B3sfera
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los iones y los electrones experimentan un desplazamiento transversal debido al viento solar. La mayor parte de la corriente corresponde al desplazamiento de los iones. 1, record 17, Spanish, - corriente%20el%C3%A9ctrica%20en%20la%20atm%C3%B3sfera
Record 17, Key term(s)
- corrientes eléctricas en la atmósfera
Record 18 - internal organization data 2004-02-04
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Modelling (Mathematics)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- momentum equation
1, record 18, English, momentum%20equation
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mathematical formulation of Newton's law of motion stating that the rate of change of momentum of a body or portion of fluid is equal to the forces acting upon it. 2, record 18, English, - momentum%20equation
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- équation de la quantité de mouvement
1, record 18, French, %C3%A9quation%20de%20la%20quantit%C3%A9%20de%20mouvement
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- équation de la mécanique 2, record 18, French, %C3%A9quation%20de%20la%20m%C3%A9canique
feminine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formulation mathématique de la loi du mouvement de Newton selon laquelle le taux de variation de la quantité de mouvement d’un corps ou d’une portion de fluide est égal aux forces qui agissent sur ce corps ou cette portion de fluide. 3, record 18, French, - %C3%A9quation%20de%20la%20quantit%C3%A9%20de%20mouvement
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'étude de l'évolution de l'atmosphère météorologique se fait en utilisant [...] l'équation de la quantité de mouvement(équation appelée encore équation de la mécanique) [...] 2, record 18, French, - %C3%A9quation%20de%20la%20quantit%C3%A9%20de%20mouvement
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Modelización (Matemáticas)
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- ecuación del impulso
1, record 18, Spanish, ecuaci%C3%B3n%20del%20impulso
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formulación matemática de la ley del movimiento de Newton, conforme a la cual la tasa de variación del impulso de un cuerpo o de una porción de líquido es igual a las fuerzas que actúan sobre él. 1, record 18, Spanish, - ecuaci%C3%B3n%20del%20impulso
Record 19 - internal organization data 2003-10-23
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Air Forces
- Weapon Systems
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- air drag
1, record 19, English, air%20drag
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- atmospheric drag 2, record 19, English, atmospheric%20drag
correct
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The drag exerted by air particles upon a moving object, as upon an aircraft or rocket moving through the air, or upon an earth satellite that comes within the earth's atmosphere during orbit. 1, record 19, English, - air%20drag
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Forces aériennes
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- traînée atmosphérique
1, record 19, French, tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force de traînée exercée par les particules d’air sur un objet en mouvement tel qu'un aéronef ou un missile se déplaçant dans l'air, ou sur un satellite de la Terre qui rentre dans l'atmosphère terrestre au cours de son orbite. 2, record 19, French, - tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2003-08-01
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- electron precipitation
1, record 20, English, electron%20precipitation
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Movement of energetic particles, of (indirect) solar origin, into the upper atmosphere, mainly in a high latitude belt in each hemisphere. 1, record 20, English, - electron%20precipitation
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The interaction of these particles with the atmospheric gases is the main cause of aurora. 1, record 20, English, - electron%20precipitation
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- précipitation d'électrons
1, record 20, French, pr%C3%A9cipitation%20d%27%C3%A9lectrons
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement de particules énergétiques d’origine solaire(indirecte) dans la haute atmosphère, principalement dans une ceinture de hautes latitudes dans chaque hémisphère. 1, record 20, French, - pr%C3%A9cipitation%20d%27%C3%A9lectrons
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’interaction de ces particules avec les gaz atmosphériques est la cause principale de l’aurore. 1, record 20, French, - pr%C3%A9cipitation%20d%27%C3%A9lectrons
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- precipitación de electrones
1, record 20, Spanish, precipitaci%C3%B3n%20de%20electrones
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Movimiento de partículas energéticas de origen solar (indirecto) en la atmósfera alta, principalmente en un cinturón correspondiente a las altas latitudes en cada hemisferio. 1, record 20, Spanish, - precipitaci%C3%B3n%20de%20electrones
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La interacción de estas partículas con los gases atmosféricos es la causa principal de las auroras. 1, record 20, Spanish, - precipitaci%C3%B3n%20de%20electrones
Record 21 - internal organization data 2002-04-22
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Oceanography
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- eddy conduction coefficient
1, record 21, English, eddy%20conduction%20coefficient
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- coefficient of eddy conduction 2, record 21, English, coefficient%20of%20eddy%20conduction
correct
- eddy conductivity 3, record 21, English, eddy%20conductivity
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
eddy conductivity. The exchange coefficient for the transfer of heat by eddies in turbulent flow, i.e. eddy heat flux. 3, record 21, English, - eddy%20conduction%20coefficient
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
eddy heat flux: In physical oceanography, the total meridional heat transport due to mesoscale eddies. This has also been used to refer to the correlation of time-dependent fluctuations of velocity and temperature across a section, which is not indicative of the total heat transport due to eddies. 3, record 21, English, - eddy%20conduction%20coefficient
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Océanographie
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- coefficient de conductivité turbulente
1, record 21, French, coefficient%20de%20conductivit%C3%A9%20turbulente
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La mer échange de la chaleur avec l'atmosphère par contact. La chaleur cédée(ou reçue) par la mer est fonction du gradient vertical de température dans l'air : K : coefficient de conductivité thermique de l'air, Cp : chaleur spécifique de l'air à pression constante. Si l'air est stationnaire, la conduction est due aux mouvements aléatoires des molécules et K est la conductivité thermique moléculaire(caractéristique de l'air à une température donnée). Mais l'air est en mouvement ce qui accroît les échanges de chaleur, ce mouvement a un caractère turbulent et K est alors le coefficient de conductivité turbulente de la chaleur(caractéristique de l'écoulement). 2, record 21, French, - coefficient%20de%20conductivit%C3%A9%20turbulente
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2002-04-18
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- dynamic instability
1, record 22, English, dynamic%20instability
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- hydrodynamic instability 1, record 22, English, hydrodynamic%20instability
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instability of parcel displacements or, more usually, of wave disturbances of the atmosphere in motion. 2, record 22, English, - dynamic%20instability
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- instabilité dynamique
1, record 22, French, instabilit%C3%A9%20dynamique
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- instabilité hydrodynamique 1, record 22, French, instabilit%C3%A9%20hydrodynamique
feminine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instabilité des déplacements de particules d’air ou, plus souvent, de perturbations ondulatoires dans l'atmosphère en mouvement. 2, record 22, French, - instabilit%C3%A9%20dynamique
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
Record 22, Main entry term, Spanish
- inestabilidad dinámica
1, record 22, Spanish, inestabilidad%20din%C3%A1mica
feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 22, Synonyms, Spanish
- inestabilidad hidrodinámica 1, record 22, Spanish, inestabilidad%20hidrodin%C3%A1mica
feminine noun
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inestabilidad referida a desplazamientos de las partículas o, más a menudo, a las perturbaciones ondulatorias de la atmósfera en movimiento. 1, record 22, Spanish, - inestabilidad%20din%C3%A1mica
Record 23 - internal organization data 2002-02-27
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- meridional transfer
1, record 23, English, meridional%20transfer
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Movement of atmospheric constituents in a basically North-South direction. 2, record 23, English, - meridional%20transfer
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- transfert méridien
1, record 23, French, transfert%20m%C3%A9ridien
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Passage d’une certaine quantité de constituants atmosphériques, entraînés d’un endroit à un autre de l'atmosphère par la circulation atmosphérique approximativement le long des méridiens et avec une composante de mouvement le long d’un axe Nord-Sud. 2, record 23, French, - transfert%20m%C3%A9ridien
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del aire
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 23, Main entry term, Spanish
- transferencia meridiana
1, record 23, Spanish, transferencia%20meridiana
feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 23, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Movimiento de los constituyentes atmosféricos sobre el eje norte-sur. 2, record 23, Spanish, - transferencia%20meridiana
Record 24 - internal organization data 2001-05-17
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
- Grain Growing
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- physical method
1, record 24, English, physical%20method
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... physical means, such as "turning" bins and/or passing grain through cleaners, eliminate part of an infestation: free-running insects and larvae are killed by the mechanical action. In the milling industry, the entoleter, usually located just before the packaging equipment, uses impact to remove insects. ... Other physical methods of control include: aeration, controlled atmosphere storage, heat, cold, and ionizing radiation. 1, record 24, English, - physical%20method
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
- Culture des céréales
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- procédé physique
1, record 24, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20physique
correct, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les procédés physiques, comme le transilage du contenu des cellules et le tamisage du grain, permettent d’éliminer partiellement les infestations, car les insectes en mouvement et les larves sont tués par l'action mécanique. Dans l'industrie de la meunerie, le «Entoleter», situé habituellement juste avant l'équipement d’empaquetage, détruit les insectes par impact. [...] D'autres procédés physiques comprennent l'aération, l'entreposage en atmosphère contrôlée, la chaleur, le froid et les radiations ionisantes. 1, record 24, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20physique
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 2000-02-25
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- anticyclone movement
1, record 25, English, anticyclone%20movement
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The spatial displacement of an area of high pressure caused by the local redistribution of mass in the atmosphere. 1, record 25, English, - anticyclone%20movement
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This redistribution is accomplished by the three-dimensional motion associated with the atmospheric circulation. The trajectory of the centre is often altered by local heating or cooling of the air column, usually as a result of thermal fluxes at the surface. These fluxes change the temperature of the air near the surface resulting in density changes which modify surface pressures. 1, record 25, English, - anticyclone%20movement
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- mouvement d'un anticyclone
1, record 25, French, mouvement%20d%27un%20anticyclone
correct, masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déplacement spatial d’une aire de haute pression causé par la redistribution locale de la masse de l'atmosphère. Cette redistribution est accomplie par le mouvement tridimensionnel associé à la circulation atmosphérique. 1, record 25, French, - mouvement%20d%27un%20anticyclone
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La trajectoire du centre est souvent modifiée par le réchauffement ou refroidissement local de la colonne d’air dû aux flux thermiques de surface. Ces variations de la température de l’air près de la surface affectent la densité et de ce fait modifient les pressions de surface. 1, record 25, French, - mouvement%20d%27un%20anticyclone
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 25, Main entry term, Spanish
- movimiento anticiclónico
1, record 25, Spanish, movimiento%20anticicl%C3%B3nico
correct, masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 25, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Desplazamiento espacial de una zona de alta presión causado por la redistribución local de la masa en la atmósfera. Esa redistribución se realiza por el movimiento tridimensional asociado a la circulación atmosférica. 1, record 25, Spanish, - movimiento%20anticicl%C3%B3nico
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La trayectoria del centro se ve a menudo alterada por el calentamiento o el enfriamiento locales de la columna de aire, habitualmente como resultado de los flujos térmicos de superficie. Esas variaciones de la temperatura del aire cerca de la superficie afectan a la densidad y por ello modifican las presiones superficiales. 1, record 25, Spanish, - movimiento%20anticicl%C3%B3nico
Record 26 - internal organization data 1999-10-13
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Atmospheric Physics
- Climatology
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- mixing
1, record 26, English, mixing
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
- stirring 2, record 26, English, stirring
correct, less frequent
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A random exchange of fluid parcels on any scale from the molecular to the largest eddy. The presumption of randomness implies that any conservative property within the area of mixing is equalized and the gradient thereof is destroyed. The process of mixing is thus irreversible; turbulence enlarges the scale of the mixing parcels and thereby increases the rate of mixing. 2, record 26, English, - mixing
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Climatologie
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- mélange
1, record 26, French, m%C3%A9lange
correct, masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
- brassage 2, record 26, French, brassage
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La turbulence atmosphérique dans les basses couches de l'atmosphère ou «mouvement tourbillonnaire» est le mécanisme qui réalise pratiquement la diffusion atmosphérique. Elle provoque un mélange intense des diverses couches d’air dans toutes les directions, ce qui entraîne la dilution de la parcelle d’air polluée et par conséquent la diminution de sa teneur en polluant. 3, record 26, French, - m%C3%A9lange
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1995-09-18
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- geostrophic adjustment
1, record 27, English, geostrophic%20adjustment
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reversion of the atmosphere to a state of quasi-geostrophic motion, owing to compensating secondary effects induced by ageostrophic motion. 1, record 27, English, - geostrophic%20adjustment
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- ajustement géostrophique
1, record 27, French, ajustement%20g%C3%A9ostrophique
correct, masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus de retour de l'atmosphère à un état de mouvement quasi géostrophique, du fait de la compensation des effets secondaires occasionnés par le mouvement agéostrophique. 1, record 27, French, - ajustement%20g%C3%A9ostrophique
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 27, Main entry term, Spanish
- ajuste geostrófico
1, record 27, Spanish, ajuste%20geostr%C3%B3fico
correct, masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 27, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vuelta de la atmósfera a un estado de movimiento casi geostrófico, debido a la compensación de los efectos secundarios ocasionados por el movimiento ageostrófico. 1, record 27, Spanish, - ajuste%20geostr%C3%B3fico
Record 28 - internal organization data 1992-12-31
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Geophysics
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- proton precipitation
1, record 28, English, proton%20precipitation
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The spiralling downward motion of protons along the geomagnetic field lines into the upper atmosphere. 1, record 28, English, - proton%20precipitation
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
They [protons] are deposited mainly in the auroral zones but are not closely associated with aurora. 1, record 28, English, - proton%20precipitation
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Géophysique
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- précipitation de protons
1, record 28, French, pr%C3%A9cipitation%20de%20protons
correct, feminine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement descendant en spirale de protons le long des lignes du champ géomagnétique vers la haute atmosphère. 1, record 28, French, - pr%C3%A9cipitation%20de%20protons
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les particules se déposent principalement dans les zones aurorales mais ne sont pas étroitement associées aux aurores. 1, record 28, French, - pr%C3%A9cipitation%20de%20protons
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Geofísica
Record 28, Main entry term, Spanish
- precipitación de protones
1, record 28, Spanish, precipitaci%C3%B3n%20de%20protones
feminine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 28, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Movimiento descendente en espiral de los protones a lo largo de las líneas del campo geomagnético en la atmósfera superior. 1, record 28, Spanish, - precipitaci%C3%B3n%20de%20protones
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las partículas se depositan principalmente en las zonas aurorales, pero no están estrechamente asociadas con las auroras. 1, record 28, Spanish, - precipitaci%C3%B3n%20de%20protones
Record 29 - internal organization data 1992-01-15
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Heating
- Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- side-firing 1, record 29, English, side%2Dfiring
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
- Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- combustion cyclonique
1, record 29, French, combustion%20cyclonique
feminine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cas d’une combustion poussée et d’un rendement optimum, on a recours à un chauffage préalable du combustible et à son injection sous forme pulvérisée, et on lui imprime un mouvement de jet tourbillonnant(cyclone) à son entrée dans la chambre de combustion tangentiellement à la paroi.(Pollution et protection de l'atmosphère, Matci, Barnco et Passu Ursu, janvier 75, p. 72). 1, record 29, French, - combustion%20cyclonique
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 1986-10-07
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- Physics
- The Sun (Astronomy)
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- coronal replenishment
1, record 30, English, coronal%20replenishment
correct
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
Record 30, Synonyms, English
Record 30, Textual support, English
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Physique
- Soleil (Astronomie)
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- régénération de la couronne
1, record 30, French, r%C3%A9g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration%20de%20la%20couronne
correct, feminine noun
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) mouvement ascendant constant de matière provenant : des couches inférieures de l'atmosphère solaire; des phénomènes éruptifs tels que surrections, éruptions, protubérances ou de la capture de gaz interstellaire. 1, record 30, French, - r%C3%A9g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration%20de%20la%20couronne
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
Record 31 - internal organization data 1977-02-08
Record 31, English
Record 31, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 31, Main entry term, English
- laminar layer
1, record 31, English, laminar%20layer
correct
Record 31, Abbreviations, English
Record 31, Synonyms, English
Record 31, Textual support, English
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When air passes over land or water surfaces the lower atmosphere may be divided into three layers; the laminar layer (...) in which flow is laminar, is only in the order of a few millimeters in thickness. In this layer, the temperature, humidity and wind velocity vary almost linearly with height (...) 1, record 31, English, - laminar%20layer
Record 31, French
Record 31, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 31, Main entry term, French
- couche laminaire 1, record 31, French, couche%20laminaire
Record 31, Abbreviations, French
Record 31, Synonyms, French
Record 31, Textual support, French
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque l'air circule au-dessus des terres ou des surfaces d’eau, on peut fractionner la basse atmosphère en trois couches : la couche laminaire(...) dans laquelle le mouvement est de type laminaire n’ a que quelques millimètres d’épaisseur. Au niveau de cette couche, la température, l'humidité et la vitesse du vent varient d’une façon presque linéaire avec la hauteur. 1, record 31, French, - couche%20laminaire
Record 31, Spanish
Record 31, Textual support, Spanish
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