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OTEC [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-10-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Energy (Physics)
- Energy Transformation
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ocean thermal energy conversion
1, record 1, English, ocean%20thermal%20energy%20conversion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OTEC 2, record 1, English, OTEC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ocean thermal-energy conversion 3, record 1, English, ocean%20thermal%2Denergy%20conversion
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The conversion of energy arising from the temperature difference between warm surface water of oceans and cold deep-ocean current into electrical energy or other useful forms of energy. 3, record 1, English, - ocean%20thermal%20energy%20conversion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The extraction of useful energy from the oceans, using temperature differences between warm surface water (heated by absorption of solar energy) and colder, deep water to generate power. 4, record 1, English, - ocean%20thermal%20energy%20conversion
Record number: 1, 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. 5, record 1, English, - ocean%20thermal%20energy%20conversion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Énergie (Physique)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- conversion ETM
1, record 1, French, conversion%20ETM
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- conversion de l’énergie thermique des mers 2, record 1, French, conversion%20de%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9nergie%20thermique%20des%20mers
correct, feminine noun
- OTEC 3, record 1, French, OTEC
correct
- OTEC 3, record 1, French, OTEC
- conversion de l’énergie thermique de l’océan 4, record 1, French, conversion%20de%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9nergie%20thermique%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Boc%C3%A9an
correct, feminine noun
- ETM 5, record 1, French, ETM
correct, feminine noun
- ETM 5, record 1, French, ETM
- conversion de l’énergie thermique des océans 5, record 1, French, conversion%20de%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9nergie%20thermique%20des%20oc%C3%A9ans
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - conversion%20ETM
Record 1, Key term(s)
- énergie thermique des mers
- énergie thermique des océans
- énergie thermique océanique
- océanothermie
- maréthermie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Energía (Física)
- Transformación de la energía
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- conservación de la energía térmica del océano
1, record 1, Spanish, conservaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20energ%C3%ADa%20t%C3%A9rmica%20del%20oc%C3%A9ano
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CETO 1, record 1, Spanish, CETO
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, 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 1, Spanish, - conservaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20energ%C3%ADa%20t%C3%A9rmica%20del%20oc%C3%A9ano
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-10-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Energy (Physics)
- Energy Transformation
- Ocean Energy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ocean thermal energy
1, record 2, English, ocean%20thermal%20energy
see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term ocean thermal energy was not found, per se, in any of the English energy books consulted. The only entry found refers to ocean thermal energy conversion. 2, record 2, English, - ocean%20thermal%20energy
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ocean thermal energy conversion
- OTEC
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Énergie (Physique)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Énergie océanique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- énergie thermique des mers
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9nergie%20thermique%20des%20mers
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ETM 2, record 2, French, ETM
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- énergie thermique des océans 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9nergie%20thermique%20des%20oc%C3%A9ans
correct, feminine noun
- énergie thermique océanique 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9nergie%20thermique%20oc%C3%A9anique
correct, feminine noun
- océanothermie 3, record 2, French, oc%C3%A9anothermie
correct, feminine noun
- maréthermie 3, record 2, French, mar%C3%A9thermie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène qui, dans les mers tropicales, par la collaboration paradoxale du soleil et des pôles, maintient une différence de température assez élevée et à peu près constante entre l’eau de surface, perpétuellement chauffée par le soleil entre 25 et 30 °C, et l’eau du fond qu’une lente circulation venue des pôles maintient aux environs du point de congélation de l’eau, soit 4 ou 5 °C par 1000 m de fond. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20thermique%20des%20mers
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’énergie thermique des mers commence à être l’objet de nombreux développements qui consistent à utiliser la différence existant entre la surface de l’eau des mers chaudes et l’eau en profondeur (qui est partout de 4 °C). 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20thermique%20des%20mers
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plusieurs expressions ont été adoptées pour désigner ce que G. Claude et ses successeurs en France appellent énergie thermique des mers(ETM) : énergie thermique des océans(ou océanique), océanothermie, maréthermie. Dans les pays anglo-saxons, on parle exclusivement de l'ocean thermal energy conversion(OTEC), qui implique une notion d’exploitation. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20thermique%20des%20mers
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1995-03-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Training of Personnel
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Tourism Education Council
1, record 3, English, Ontario%20Tourism%20Education%20Council
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- OTEC 2, record 3, English, OTEC
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Tourism Education Council
1, record 3, French, Ontario%20Tourism%20Education%20Council
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- OTEC 1, record 3, French, OTEC
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu de l’organisme 1, record 3, French, - Ontario%20Tourism%20Education%20Council
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1985-08-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Tidal Power Stations
- Wave-Energy Power Plants
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Mini-OTEC 1, record 4, English, Mini%2DOTEC
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Centrales marémotrices
- Centrales houlomotrices
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Mini-OTEC
1, record 4, French, Mini%2DOTEC
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Centrale fonctionnant selon le principe OTEC. 1, record 4, French, - Mini%2DOTEC
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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