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W.O. [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
- Magnetic and Electromagnetic Prospecting
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- audio frequency magnetic technique
1, record 1, English, audio%20frequency%20magnetic%20technique
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- AFMAG technique 2, record 1, English, AFMAG%20technique
correct
- AFMAG method 3, record 1, English, AFMAG%20method
correct
- AFMAG 1, record 1, English, AFMAG
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] technique in which natural electromagnetic fields in the audio-frequency range are used to study lateral changes in earth resistivity. 1, record 1, English, - audio%20frequency%20magnetic%20technique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Experience with the AFMAG method has demonstrated that an electromagnetic exploration system using the Earth's natural audiofrequency magnetic fields as an energy source, is capable of mapping subsurface electrical structure in the upper kilometer of the Earth's crust. 4, record 1, English, - audio%20frequency%20magnetic%20technique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Closely related to the telluric and particularly to the magnetotelluric methods is a technique based on the measurement of natural magnetic fields at audio and subaudio frequencies. Known as "AFMAG" (for audio-frequency magnetic fields), this technique was introduced early in 1958 by S.H. Ward. ... The basic principle of the method is to measure the tilt of the plane of polarization of the audio-frequency fields. The azimuth is first determined to the nearest 10° or so with a detecting unit. The tilt is then measured along this azimuth ... The dip angles are plotted in profile form; anomalies on the profile can be interpreted on the basis of experience gained over known conducting bodies. 5, record 1, English, - audio%20frequency%20magnetic%20technique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- audio frequency magnetic method
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
- Prospection magnétique et électromagnétique
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- méthode AFMAG
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thode%20AFMAG
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- méthode Afmag 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thode%20Afmag
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode qui utilise les champs magnétiques naturels créés par les ondes (prospection électro-magnétique). 3, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20AFMAG
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La méthode AFMAG (Audio Frequency Magnetic) est une autre parmi les méthodes électromagnétiques à cette particularité près que la source émettrice naturelle est la partie du champ magnétique terrestre qui correspond à la bande audio (1-8000 Hertz), qui a son origine dans les décharges électriques atmosphériques (éclairs). [...] Cette méthode a été conçue et mise au point par S.H. Ward, W.O. Cartier, H.A. Harvey, G.H. McLaughlin et W.A. Robinson en 1958, dans le but d’obtenir une plus grande pénétration (de l’ordre de 700 m) des ondes électromagnétiques qu’on obtient avec les méthodes EM conventionnelles. 4, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20AFMAG
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] la méthode AFMAG est basée sur les champs magnétiques de fréquences audio engendrés par des éclairs produits lors des orages électriques. 5, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20AFMAG
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-08-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- walkover
1, record 2, English, walkover
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- walk-over 2, record 2, English, walk%2Dover
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A one-sided contest: easy or uncontested victory. 1, record 2, English, - walkover
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Where a horse is alone and need only to walk the distance to win, or there is no serious competition for him in the field. 2, record 2, English, - walkover
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- course sans concurrence
1, record 2, French, course%20sans%20concurrence
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- victoire facile 2, record 2, French, victoire%20facile
feminine noun
- walk-over 3, record 2, French, walk%2Dover
- walkover 4, record 2, French, walkover
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Course, épreuve où un des concurrents l’emporte sans rencontrer d’opposition. 4, record 2, French, - course%20sans%20concurrence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le cheval est seul en piste, ou il est très supérieur aux autres ce qui fait que la course ressemble, pour lui, à une promenade. 1, record 2, French, - course%20sans%20concurrence
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1991-04-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- W.O. Mitchell, Novelist in Hiding
1, record 3, English, W%2EO%2E%20Mitchell%2C%20Novelist%20in%20Hiding
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- W.O. Mitchell, romancier caché
1, record 3, French, W%2EO%2E%20Mitchell%2C%20romancier%20cach%C3%A9
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Festival du livre des Outaouais à Ottawa. 1, record 3, French, - W%2EO%2E%20Mitchell%2C%20romancier%20cach%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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