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GEOSS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-12-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Meteorology
- Environment
- Astronautics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Global Earth Observation System of Systems
1, record 1, English, Global%20Earth%20Observation%20System%20of%20Systems
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GEOSS 2, record 1, English, GEOSS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A central part of GEO's [Group on Earth Observations] Mission is to build the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS). GEOSS is a set of coordinated, independent Earth observation, information and processing systems that interact and provide access to diverse information for a broad range of users in both public and private sectors. GEOSS links these systems to strengthen the monitoring of the state of the Earth. 3, record 1, English, - Global%20Earth%20Observation%20System%20of%20Systems
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Météorologie
- Environnement
- Astronautique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Système mondial des systèmes d'observation de la Terre
1, record 1, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20mondial%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes%20d%27observation%20de%20la%20Terre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- GEOSS 2, record 1, French, GEOSS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En reliant les uns aux autres les systèmes d'observation de la terre, le Système mondial des systèmes d'observation de la Terre (en anglais, GEOSS), sous l'égide du [Groupe des observations de la Terre] (GEO), se propose de fournir aux décideurs du monde entier un large éventail d'informations et d'outils en soutien à la prise de décision […] 3, record 1, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20mondial%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes%20d%27observation%20de%20la%20Terre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Meteorología
- Medio ambiente
- Astronáutica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema Mundial de Sistemas de Observación de la Tierra
1, record 1, Spanish, Sistema%20Mundial%20de%20Sistemas%20de%20Observaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20Tierra
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Estructura que trabaja activamente para conectar los sistemas de observación de la Tierra existentes o previstos en todo el mundo y favorece el desarrollo de nuevos sistemas que actualmente presentan deficiencias. 1, record 1, Spanish, - Sistema%20Mundial%20de%20Sistemas%20de%20Observaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20Tierra
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