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TEMPERATURE EFFECTIVE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-03-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- effective temperature
1, record 1, English, effective%20temperature
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That temperature which can be inserted in the Boltzmann distribution formula to describe the relative populations of two energy levels which may or may not be in thermal equilibrium. 1, record 1, English, - effective%20temperature
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- température effective
1, record 1, French, temp%C3%A9rature%20effective
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Température que l'on peut introduire dans la formule de distribution de Boltzmann pour décrire les populations relatives de deux niveaux d'énergie qui sont ou ne sont pas en équilibre thermique. 1, record 1, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20effective
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- temperatura efectiva
1, record 1, Spanish, temperatura%20efectiva
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Temperatura que puede incluirse en la fórmula de distribución de Boltzmann para describir las poblaciones relativas de dos niveles de energía que pueden o no estar en equilibrio térmico. 1, record 1, Spanish, - temperatura%20efectiva
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-03-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- effective temperature
1, record 2, English, effective%20temperature
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arbitrary index, empirically determined in terms of temperature, humidity and air movement, which relates to the physiological sensation of warmth or cold felt by the human body. 2, record 2, English, - effective%20temperature
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- température effective
1, record 2, French, temp%C3%A9rature%20effective
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indice arbitraire déterminé empiriquement qui représente l'impression physiologique de chaud ou de froid ressentie par le corps humain, selon des valeurs combinées de température, d'humidité et de mouvement de l'air. 2, record 2, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20effective
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- temperatura efectiva
1, record 2, Spanish, temperatura%20efectiva
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indice arbitrario, determinado empíricamente en función de la temperatura, la humedad y el viento, relacionado con la impresión fisiológica de calor o de frío sentida por el cuerpo humano. 1, record 2, Spanish, - temperatura%20efectiva
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-08-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- effective temperature
1, record 3, English, effective%20temperature
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The uniform temperature of a radiantly black enclosure at 50% relative humidity, in which an occupant would experience the same comfort, physiological strain and heat exchange as in the actual environment with the same air motion. 2, record 3, English, - effective%20temperature
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- température effective
1, record 3, French, temp%C3%A9rature%20effective
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] température uniforme mesurée dans une enceinte à parois noires radiantes, l'humidité relative étant de 50%, à laquelle un occupant ressentira le même confort thermique (conditions thermo-équivalentes), les mêmes contraintes physiologiques et dégagera la même quantité de chaleur que dans son environnement habituel, le déplacement d'air étant le même. 2, record 3, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20effective
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acondicionamiento de aire y calefacción
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- temperatura efectiva
1, record 3, Spanish, temperatura%20efectiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Temperatura a la que debería estar el aire saturado y en reposo para dar la misma sensación de calor o de frío que la temperatura ambiente real. 2, record 3, Spanish, - temperatura%20efectiva
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-07-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- effective temperature 1, record 4, English, effective%20temperature
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A numerical expression or index of thermal stress conditions based upon the reading of wet-bulb and dry-bulb thermometers and wind velocity, usually derived by use of a nomogram. 1, record 4, English, - effective%20temperature
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- température effective
1, record 4, French, temp%C3%A9rature%20effective
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expression numérique ou index de conditions de stress thermique, fondé sur la lecture d'un thermomètre à réservoir humide et d'un thermomètre à réservoir sec et sur la vitesse du vent. La valeur se lit habituellement sur un nomogramme. 1, record 4, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20effective
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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