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CHASSE-POUSSIERE BASSE [1 record]

Record 1 2017-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Air Transport
DEF

Dust ... raised by the wind to a small height above the ground

OBS

The visibility is not sensibly diminished at eye level.

OBS

low drifting dust: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Transport aérien
DEF

Poussière [...] soulevée par le vent à faible hauteur au-dessus du sol.

OBS

La visibilité n'est pas sensiblement réduite au niveau de l'œil de l'observateur.

OBS

Selon la source consultée, «chasse-poussière» est de genre masculin ou féminin. Ainsi on trouve, «chasse-poussière basse» ou «chasse-poussière bas».

OBS

chasse-poussière basse : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Key term(s)
  • chasse poussière basse
  • chasse poussière bas

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Transporte aéreo
DEF

Polvo [...] levantado a poca altura sobre el suelo. La visibilidad al nivel del ojo del observador no disminuye apreciablemente.

OBS

ventisca baja de polvo: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

Key term(s)
  • nube de polvo baja
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