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ANALYSE GLACE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Glaciology
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Water Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ice analysis chart
1, record 1, English, ice%20analysis%20chart
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ice analysis chart is the primary map product produced at the [Canadian Ice Service (CIS)]. It is produced daily and [is] valid at 1800 UTC during the operating season, and represents the best estimate of ice conditions at the time of issue. 2, record 1, English, - ice%20analysis%20chart
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ice-analysis chart
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Glaciologie
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Transport par eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- carte d’analyse des glaces
1, record 1, French, carte%20d%26rsquo%3Banalyse%20des%20glaces
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La carte d'analyse des glaces est le principal produit cartographique du [Service canadien des glaces (SCG)]. Elle sort quotidiennement [...] en saison de navigation et représente la meilleure estimation possible de l'état des glaces au moment de la diffusion. 1, record 1, French, - carte%20d%26rsquo%3Banalyse%20des%20glaces
Record 1, Key term(s)
- carte d’analyse de glace
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ice reading
1, record 2, English, ice%20reading
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A walk along the curling sheet to see the conditions of the ice surface which gives a curler, especially a skip, an indication as to the weight of deliveries and turns needed, as well as the sweeping or brushing necessary, to position the rocks in the intended spots on the playing area. 2, record 2, English, - ice%20reading
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lecture de la glace
1, record 2, French, lecture%20de%20la%20glace
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- analyse de la glace 1, record 2, French, analyse%20de%20la%20glace
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prise de connaissance de l'état de la surface de la glace qui permet au curleur, à la curleuse, et particulièrement au ou à la skip, de déterminer la pesanteur des lancers et les effets qui seront requis, de même que la quantité de balayage ou de brossage qu'il sera nécessaire d'y ajouter, pour positionner la pierre aux endroits désirés sur l'aire de jeu. 2, record 2, French, - lecture%20de%20la%20glace
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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