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SOLEIL CALME [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stratosphere
1, record 1, English, stratosphere
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The region of the atmosphere extending from the top of the troposphere (the tropopause), at heights of roughly 1017 km, to the base of the mesosphere (the stratopause), at a height of roughly 50 km. 2, record 1, English, - stratosphere
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The stratosphere is characterized by constant or increasing temperatures with increasing height and marked vertical stability. It owes its existence to heating of ozone by solar ultraviolet radiation, and its temperature varies from 85°C or less near the tropical tropopause to roughly 0°C at the stratopause. While the major constituents of the stratosphere are molecular nitrogen and oxygen, just as in the troposphere, the stratosphere contains a number of minor chemical species that result from photochemical reactions in the intense ultraviolet radiation environment. Chief among these is ozone, the presence of which shelters the underlying atmosphere and the earth's surface from exposure to potentially dangerous ultraviolet radiation. 2, record 1, English, - stratosphere
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stratosphere: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - stratosphere
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- stratosphère
1, record 1, French, stratosph%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Région de l’atmosphère située dans l’homosphère entre la troposphère et la mésosphère (à des altitudes comprises entre 11 et 50 km environ). 2, record 1, French, - stratosph%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La limite supérieure de cette région est appelée stratopause, la limite inférieure tropopause. L'altitude de la stratopause varie peu, sa température est de l'ordre de 270 kelvins(-3 °C), alors que la tropopause est plus variable. La stratosphère est une région calme de l'atmosphère, riche en ozone, qui absorbe les rayons ultraviolets du Soleil. La température y croît avec l'altitude. 2, record 1, French, - stratosph%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On y trouve, vers vingt-cinq kilomètres d’altitude, l’ozonosphère ou couche d’ozone. 3, record 1, French, - stratosph%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La stratosphère fut découverte en 1902 par le météorologue français Léon Teisserenc de Bort, grâce à l’utilisation de ballons-sondes. 2, record 1, French, - stratosph%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
stratosphère : terme normalisé par l’ISO. 4, record 1, French, - stratosph%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geofísica
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- estratosfera
1, record 1, Spanish, estratosfera
correct, feminine noun, Spain
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- estratósfera 2, record 1, Spanish, estrat%C3%B3sfera
feminine noun, Latin America
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zona de la atmósfera, entre 12 y 70 km de altitud, localizada sobre la troposfera. 3, record 1, Spanish, - estratosfera
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ver término "atmósfera superior". 4, record 1, Spanish, - estratosfera
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- left nostril breathing
1, record 2, English, left%20nostril%20breathing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- chandra bhedana pranayama 2, record 2, English, chandra%20bhedana%20pranayama
correct
- chandra bhedaka pranayama 3, record 2, English, chandra%20bhedaka%20pranayama
correct
- chandra bhedana 4, record 2, English, chandra%20bhedana
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... chandra bhedana pranayama is a cooling pranayama. The moon corresponds to the introspective, passive and artistic aspects of an individual’s personality. 1, record 2, English, - left%20nostril%20breathing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The practice of this pranayama stimulates the nerves controlled by the moon. Therefore, this pranayama is called chandra bhedana pranayama or chandra bhedaka pranayama. 3, record 2, English, - left%20nostril%20breathing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- respiration de la lune
1, record 2, French, respiration%20de%20la%20lune
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- chandra bhedana pranayama 2, record 2, French, chandra%20bhedana%20pranayama
correct
- chandra bhedana 1, record 2, French, chandra%20bhedana
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La respiration de la lune(ou chandra bhedana pranayama) est une respiration qui redonne de la vitalité. Cette technique respiratoire, qui est complémentaire de la respiration du soleil, apaise et calme le corps et l'esprit. 1, record 2, French, - respiration%20de%20la%20lune
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-10-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- undersun
1, record 3, English, undersun
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Halo phenomenon produced by reflection of sunlight on ice crystals in certain clouds. 2, record 3, English, - undersun
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It appears vertically below the Sun in the form of a brilliant white spot, similar to the image of the Sun on a calm water surface. It is necessary to look downward to see the phenomenon which is, therefore, only observed from an aircraft or from a high elevation. 2, record 3, English, - undersun
Record 3, Key term(s)
- under-sun
- under sun
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pseudohélie
1, record 3, French, pseudoh%C3%A9lie
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- image du Soleil 1, record 3, French, image%20du%20Soleil
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène de halo engendré par la réflexion de la lumière solaire sur les cristaux de glace de certains nuages. 2, record 3, French, - pseudoh%C3%A9lie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il apparaît à la verticale et au-dessous du Soleil sous forme d’une tache blanche et brillante semblable à l'image du Soleil sur une étendue d’eau calme. Pour le voir, on doit regarder vers le bas; ce phénomène ne peut, par conséquent, être observé que d’un aéronef ou d’un lieu élevé. 2, record 3, French, - pseudoh%C3%A9lie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- pseudohelio
1, record 3, Spanish, pseudohelio
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fenómeno de la familia de los halos producido por la reflexión de la luz solar en los cristales de hielo de ciertas nubes. 1, record 3, Spanish, - pseudohelio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aparece en la vertical por debajo del Sol como una mancha brillante y blanca, semejante a la imagen del Sol en una superficie de agua en calma. Es necesario mirar hacia abajo para ver el pseudohelio; por lo tanto, este fenómeno sólo puede observarse desde aeronaves o lugares altos. 1, record 3, Spanish, - pseudohelio
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-08-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- light pillar
1, record 4, English, light%20pillar
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- luminous pillar 2, record 4, English, luminous%20pillar
correct, see observation
- sun pillar 3, record 4, English, sun%20pillar
correct, see observation
- solar pillar 4, record 4, English, solar%20pillar
correct, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A luminous streak of light, white or slightly reddened, extending above and below the sun, most frequently observed near sunrise or sunset; it may extend to about 10 [degrees) above the sun, and generally ends in a point. 5, record 4, English, - light%20pillar
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although the terms "light pillar" and "luminous pillar" usually refer to a sun pillar, they can also be used in reference to a ray of light extending from the moon. 6, record 4, English, - light%20pillar
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- colonne lumineuse
1, record 4, French, colonne%20lumineuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- colonne solaire 2, record 4, French, colonne%20solaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traînée de lumière blanche continue ou non qui peut être observée à la verticale du Soleil [...], au-dessus et au-dessous de l’astre. 3, record 4, French, - colonne%20lumineuse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] une colonne solaire [...] est un type de halo qui ressemble à un brillant pilier lumineux, ou colonne de lumière, semblable au faisceau coloré d’un projecteur. Cette colonne se dresse au-dessus du soleil et apparaît quelquefois au lever ou au coucher de celui-ci. Ce phénomène est dû à la réflexion de la lumière solaire sur les bases des cristaux en plaquettes ou des colonnes à capuchons. Seuls ces types de cristaux peuvent favoriser la formation d’une colonne solaire. Ces gros cristaux, qui ont la forme de mini-soucoupes volantes à 6 côtés, flottent ou oscillent comme des feuilles d’automne, à l'horizontale dans l'air quand celui-ci est quasi calme. La face inférieure de ces cristaux se comporte comme un miroir. Le soleil est donc réfléchi par ces milliards de petits miroirs. La forme de colonne tient au fait que seuls les cristaux situés directement au-dessus du soleil sont dans la bonne direction pour réfléchir sa lumière jusqu'à nos yeux. Si le vent s’en mêle ou s’intensifie, alors les reflets seront complètement désorganisés. Les colonnes solaires ne produisent pas de couleurs par elles-mêmes; elles prennent la couleur du soleil et paraissent souvent rouges ou orangées. 3, record 4, French, - colonne%20lumineuse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- columna luminosa solar
1, record 4, Spanish, columna%20luminosa%20solar
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Columna de luz blanca entera o segmentada que se extiende verticalmente por encima y por debajo del Sol [...] 1, record 4, Spanish, - columna%20luminosa%20solar
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-06-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- solar burst
1, record 5, English, solar%20burst
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- solar outburst 2, record 5, English, solar%20outburst
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Suddenly enhanced nonthermal radio emission from the high solar corona immediately following a solar flare, probably due to energetic electrons trapped in the coronal magnetic field. 3, record 5, English, - solar%20burst
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bursts are divided into several types, depending on their time frequency characteristics (type III is the most common). They are classified on a scale of importance ranging from -1 (least important) to +3. Bursts are generally attributed to a sudden acceleration of some 1035-36 electrons to energies greater than 100 keV in less than 1 second. 3, record 5, English, - solar%20burst
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Solar burst is preceeded by solar flare. 4, record 5, English, - solar%20burst
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sursaut solaire
1, record 5, French, sursaut%20solaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brusque accroissement des émissions radioélectriques en provenance du Soleil dont la durée varie de quelques dixièmes de seconde à quelques heures. 2, record 5, French, - sursaut%20solaire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les sursauts solaires sont les manifestations radioélectriques des éruptions solaires. Ils se produisent surtout en période de grande activité solaire en accompagnant l'évolution des taches. Leurs effets viennent s’ajouter au rayonnement du Soleil calme et aux variations lentes et peuvent provoquer des perturbations graves dans les radio-communications. On distingue 4 types principaux de sursauts solaires, numérotés de I à IV. Ils sont caractérisés par leur origine, la bande de fréquence des signaux émis et la durée du phénomène. Certains sursauts s’accompagnent de l'émission de rayons X mous et ultraviolets. 3, record 5, French, - sursaut%20solaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Astrofísica y cosmografía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- explosión solar
1, record 5, Spanish, explosi%C3%B3n%20solar
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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