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The channel scan function searches all channels to determine the presence or absence of broadcast signals.  1, record 1, English, - channel%20scan

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Le Termoscan est un radiomètre à deux canaux qui peut recevoir des images dans le visible et dans des longueurs d’ondes proches de l’infrarouge, et en même temps dans l’infrarouge lointain.  2, record 2, French, - radiom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20deux%20canaux%20sans%20balayage%20%C3%A0%20basse%20r%C3%A9solution

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SBUV - Le Radiomètre Spectral pour le Rayonnement Solaire Ultraviolet Rétrodiffusé. Le SBUV/2 est un instrument pointé au nadir (sans balayage) sensible au rayonnement [...]  3, record 2, French, - radiom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20deux%20canaux%20sans%20balayage%20%C3%A0%20basse%20r%C3%A9solution

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The High Resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder (HIRS) is an atmospheric sounding instrument that has provided important information on atmospheric temperatures in cloud-free conditions since 1978.  2, record 3, English, - high%20resolution%20infrared%20radiation%20sounder

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[...] les radiomètres imageurs, pour lesquels un système de balayage continu permet de réconstituer le champ de rayonnement provenant de tous les points de la scène vue du satellite. Ces radiomètres n’ ont en général qu'un petit nombre de canaux(de 2 à 5), à bande spectrale assez large, dans les domaines de longueurs d’onde visible ou infrarouge; les radiomètres sondeurs, qui observent la même scène simultanément dans un grand nombre de domaines de longueurs d’onde(de 20 à 30), du visible aux ondes centimétriques. Ces mesures permettent de reconstituer les profils verticaux de température et d’humidité.  2, record 3, French, - radiom%C3%A8tre%20sondeur%20%C3%A0%20infrarouge%20haute%20r%C3%A9solution

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The Multi-Channel Sea Surface Temperature (MCSST) data are derived from the 5-channel Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometers (AVHRR) on board the NOAA -7, -9. -11 and -14 polar orbiting satellites. Weekly averaged data for both the ascending pass (daytime) and descending pass (nighttime) are provided on an equal-angle grid of 2048 pixels longitude by 1024 pixels latitude (nominally referred to as the 18km resolution). Data are provided in Hierarchical Data Format and in Raw Binary Format.  4, record 4, English, - multi%2Dchannel%20sea%20surface%20temperature

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The multichannel sea surface temperature algorithm (MCSST) has been used to routinely calculate SSTs using a split window approach. Currently this algorithm is applied by the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) to calculate SSTs at a near real-time rate.  2, record 4, English, - multi%2Dchannel%20sea%20surface%20temperature

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sea surface temperature: The temperature of the layer of sea water nearest the atmosphere.  2, record 4, English, - multi%2Dchannel%20sea%20surface%20temperature

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Les cartes utilisent le produit JPL appelé MCSST (il s’agit de températures de la surface de la mer, sur canaux multiples, avec mailles de 18 kilomètres, observations hebdomadaires à l’échelle mondiale), obtenues à partir des données prises de jour par le radiomètre AVHRR [Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer] de la NOAA [National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration].  1, record 4, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20de%20la%20surface%20de%20la%20mer%2C%20sur%20canaux%20multiples

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radiomètre en hyperfréquence à balayage multibande : Radiomètre à balayage qui mesure le rayonnement en hyperfréquence dans cinq bandes de longueurs d’onde et 10 canaux pour déterminer le vent, la température de la surface de la mer et sa rugosité, la teneur en eau des nuages, la précipitation, le manteau nival et la glace de mer.  2, record 4, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20de%20la%20surface%20de%20la%20mer%2C%20sur%20canaux%20multiples

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The ATSR (Along Track Scanning Radiometer) instruments produce infrared images of the Earth at a spatial resolution of one kilometre. The data from these instruments is useful for scientific studies of the land surface, atmosphere, clouds, oceans, and the cryosphere.  3, record 5, English, - along%2Dtrack%20scanning%20radiometer

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Un radiomètre à balayage le long de la trace, ATSR, comportant six canaux dans l'infrarouge et le visible. Les canaux infrarouges permettent une mesure précise de la température de surface des océans. Les canaux visibles, une innovation sur ERS2, permettent d’observer la végétation et servent par exemple à prévoir les récoltes ou à surveiller la déforestation et la désertification.  6, record 5, French, - radiom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20balayage%20le%20long%20de%20la%20trace

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ATSR : Acronyme adopté par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale.  7, record 5, French, - radiom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20balayage%20le%20long%20de%20la%20trace

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The AATSR instrument is an imaging radiometer primarily designed to measure global Sea Surface Temperature (SST) to the high levels of accuracy and stability required for climate research and modelling.  4, record 6, English, - advanced%20along%20track%20scanning%20radiometer

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The AATSR (Advanced Along Track Scanning Radiometer) instrument has been successfully launched on board the ENVISAT spacecraft on 1st March 2002 at 01:07 GMT from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana.  5, record 6, English, - advanced%20along%20track%20scanning%20radiometer

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L'AATSR(Advanced Along Track Scanning Radiometer) est un radiomètre à balayage le long de la trace, qui mesurera la température de la surface de la mer dans quatre canaux infra-rouge et observera la végétation du sol dans trois canaux du spectre visible. Il servira à élaborer des modèles visant à déterminer l'évolution à l'échelle du globe des modifications de l'environnement.  5, record 6, French, - version%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9e%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BATSR%20d%26rsquo%3BERS%2D1

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Équipement du satellite ESR-2.  7, record 6, French, - version%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9e%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BATSR%20d%26rsquo%3BERS%2D1

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... the pure-digital version of familiar VHS tapes [which] delivers very high resolution-up to 1920 x 1080 pixels in interlaced format or 1280 x 720 pixels in progressive scan format, plus up to five channels of surround sound and a dedicated subwoofer channel.  1, record 7, English, - D%2DVHS%20format

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D-VHS tapes can also make perfect copies without data degradation is subsequent copies. However, the D-VHS format is similar to the VHS format in that tapes must be rewound and fast-fowarded to access different scenes.  1, record 7, English, - D%2DVHS%20format

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Version numérique du standard VHS dotée d’une résolution atteignant 1 920 X 1 080 pixels en balayage entrelacé ou 1 280 x 720 pixels en balayage progressif en plus de reproduire le son ambiophonique 5 canaux et les extrêmes graves.  3, record 7, French, - format%20D%2DVHS

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A scanning radiometer that measures microwave radiation in five wavelength bands and 10 channels to determine the wind, sea surface temperature and roughness, cloud water content, precipitation, snow cover and sea ice.  4, record 8, English, - scanning%20multichannel%20microwave%20radiometer

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The scanning multichannel microwave radiometer (SMMR) is an imaging 5-frequency radiometer ... It measures dual-polarized microwave radiances from the earth's atmosphere and surface, primarily for the purpose of deriving global and nearly all-weather measurements of sea surface temperature, wind speed, and atmospheric liquid water and water vapor.  5, record 8, English, - scanning%20multichannel%20microwave%20radiometer

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This radiometer flew on Seasat (launched in June 1978) and Nimbus-7 (launched in October 1978).  6, record 8, English, - scanning%20multichannel%20microwave%20radiometer

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Reproduced from "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", with the authorization of Unesco.  6, record 8, English, - scanning%20multichannel%20microwave%20radiometer

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Radiomètre à balayage qui mesure le rayonnement en hyperfréquence dans cinq bandes de longueurs d’onde et 10 canaux pour déterminer le vent, la température de la surface de la mer et sa rugosité, la teneur en eau des nuages, la précipitation, le manteau nival et la glace de mer.  1, record 8, French, - radiom%C3%A8tre%20en%20hyperfr%C3%A9quence%20%C3%A0%20balayage%20multibande

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Reproduit de "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", avec l’autorisation de l’Unesco.  3, record 8, French, - radiom%C3%A8tre%20en%20hyperfr%C3%A9quence%20%C3%A0%20balayage%20multibande

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Radiómetro de barrido que mide la radiación en microondas en cinco bandas de longitudes de onda y diez canales para determinar el viento, la temperatura de la superficie del mar y su rugosidad, el contenido de agua de las nubes, la precipitación, la cubierta de nieve y el hielo marino.  1, record 8, Spanish, - radi%C3%B3metro%20de%20microondas%20con%20barrido%20multifrecuencial

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Reproducido del "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", con la autorización de Unesco.  3, record 8, Spanish, - radi%C3%B3metro%20de%20microondas%20con%20barrido%20multifrecuencial