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METEO SPATIALE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-09-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Space Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- space weather
1, record 1, English, space%20weather
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A branch of astrophysics that studies extra-atmospheric phenomena and their effect on Earths environment or in parts of space where there is human activity. 2, record 1, English, - space%20weather
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This study focuses mainly on solar phenomena, but also on potential meteorite effects. 2, record 1, English, - space%20weather
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The studied phenomena are likely to impact the performances and reliability of orbital or ground equipment as well as human lives. 2, record 1, English, - space%20weather
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
space weather: designation officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel, the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 1, English, - space%20weather
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Physique spatiale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- météorologie de l’espace
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologie%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bespace
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- météorologie spatiale 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologie%20spatiale
avoid, feminine noun
- météo spatiale 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9o%20spatiale
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étude des phénomènes extra-atmosphériques et de leurs effets dans l'environnement terrestre ou dans des zones de l'espace où s'exercent des activités humaines. 4, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologie%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bespace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'étude porte principalement sur les phénomènes solaires; elle porte également sur les effets éventuels des météorites. 4, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologie%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bespace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les phénomènes étudiés sont susceptibles d'affecter les performances et la fiabilité des équipements en orbite ou au sol ainsi que la santé et la vie humaines. 4, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologie%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bespace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Il convient de ne pas confondre [la météorologie de l'espace avec la météorologie spatiale, puisque cette dernière] regroupe l'ensemble des activités de la météorologie terrestre qui utilisent des systèmes spatiaux. 5, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologie%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bespace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
météorologie de l'espace : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 10 octobre 2009. 5, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologie%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bespace
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-09-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Research Laboratories and Centres
- Meteorology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Space Weather Forecast Centre
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Space%20Weather%20Forecast%20Centre
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CSWFC 1, record 2, English, CSWFC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Space Weather Forecast Centre (CSWFC) in Ottawa is operated by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), with support from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). It is a Regional Warning Centre (RWC) of the International Space Environment Service (ISES) and contributes to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). 1, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Space%20Weather%20Forecast%20Centre
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Canadian Space Weather Forecast Center
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Laboratoires et centres de recherche
- Météorologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Centre canadien de météo spatiale
1, record 2, French, Centre%20canadien%20de%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9o%20spatiale
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CCMS 1, record 2, French, CCMS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre canadien de météo spatiale (CCMS) d'Ottawa est administré par Ressources naturelles Canada (RNCan), avec l'appui de l'Agence spatiale canadienne (ASC). Il constitue un Centre régional d'avertissement (CRA) de l'International Space Environment Service (ISES) et fait partie de l'Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM). 1, record 2, French, - Centre%20canadien%20de%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9o%20spatiale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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