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MONSOON [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-07-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- South American monsoon system
1, record 1, English, South%20American%20monsoon%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SAMS 2, record 1, English, SAMS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- South American monsoon 3, record 1, English, South%20American%20monsoon
correct
- SAM 3, record 1, English, SAM
correct
- SAM 3, record 1, English, SAM
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The South American monsoon system (SAMS) is the most important climatic feature of the continent. It provides water resources for millions of people living in rural and urban areas, and is a dominant control on both agriculture and on hydroelectric power generation, which is the primary source of electricity in South America. 4, record 1, English, - South%20American%20monsoon%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de la mousson sud-américaine
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20mousson%20sud%2Dam%C3%A9ricaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SAMS 1, record 1, French, SAMS
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mousson sud-américaine 2, record 1, French, mousson%20sud%2Dam%C3%A9ricaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La composition isotopique des glaces andines permet [...] de retracer l’histoire de la mousson sud-américaine qui est un élément majeur du climat de cette région, et qui répond aux grands bouleversements climatiques globaux. 3, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20mousson%20sud%2Dam%C3%A9ricaine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SAMS : acronyme du terme anglais «South American monsoon system». 4, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20mousson%20sud%2Dam%C3%A9ricaine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-04-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Monsoon™
1, record 2, English, Monsoon%26trade%3B
correct, trademark
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Trademark used to designate leisure rainwear. 2, record 2, English, - Monsoon%26trade%3B
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Monsoon™: A trademark of Monsoon Fashions Limited. 2, record 2, English, - Monsoon%26trade%3B
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Monsoon
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Monsoon
1, record 2, French, Monsoon
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MonsoonMC</sup> : Marque de commerce de la société Monsoon Fashions Limited. 2, record 2, French, - Monsoon
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- South China Sea Monsoon Experiment
1, record 3, English, South%20China%20Sea%20Monsoon%20Experiment
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SCSMEX 1, record 3, English, SCSMEX
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To provide a better understanding of the key physical processes for the onset, maintenance and variability of the monsoon over Southeast Asia and southern China leading to improved predictions. 1, record 3, English, - South%20China%20Sea%20Monsoon%20Experiment
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- South China Sea Monsoon Experiment
1, record 3, French, South%20China%20Sea%20Monsoon%20Experiment
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SCSMEX 1, record 3, French, SCSMEX
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Expérience sur la mousson dans la mer de Chine méridionale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Experimento sobre los monzones en el Mar del Sur de China
1, record 3, Spanish, Experimento%20sobre%20los%20monzones%20en%20el%20Mar%20del%20Sur%20de%20China
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SCSMEX 1, record 3, Spanish, SCSMEX
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-06-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Environmental Economics
- Climate Change
- Air Pollution
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Australian Monsoon Experiment
1, record 4, English, Australian%20Monsoon%20Experiment
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AMEX 1, record 4, English, AMEX
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Économie environnementale
- Changements climatiques
- Pollution de l'air
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Australian Monsoon Experiment
1, record 4, French, Australian%20Monsoon%20Experiment
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- AMEX 1, record 4, French, AMEX
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Expérience sur la mousson d’Australie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Economía del medio ambiente
- Cambio climático
- Contaminación del aire
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Experimento sobre los Monzones Australiano
1, record 4, Spanish, Experimento%20sobre%20los%20Monzones%20Australiano
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- AMEX 1, record 4, Spanish, AMEX
masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-05-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Meteorology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Monsoon Experiment
1, record 5, English, Monsoon%20Experiment
correct, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MONEX 2, record 5, English, MONEX
correct, international
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Météorologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Monsoon Experiment
1, record 5, French, Monsoon%20Experiment
correct, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MONEX 2, record 5, French, MONEX
correct, international
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Expérience de la mousson
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Meteorología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Experimento sobre los Monzones
1, record 5, Spanish, Experimento%20sobre%20los%20Monzones
feminine noun, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MONEX 1, record 5, Spanish, MONEX
feminine noun, international
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-07-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Clothing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Monsoon raincoat 1, record 6, English, Monsoon%20raincoat
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ciré imperméable Monsoon
1, record 6, French, cir%C3%A9%20imperm%C3%A9able%20Monsoon
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Monsoon(marque déposée) 1, record 6, French, - cir%C3%A9%20imperm%C3%A9able%20Monsoon
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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