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PRECIPITATION POSSIBLE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-03-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- probable maximum precipitation
1, record 1, English, probable%20maximum%20precipitation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PMP 2, record 1, English, PMP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- maximum probable precipitation 3, record 1, English, maximum%20probable%20precipitation
correct
- MPP 4, record 1, English, MPP
correct
- MPP 4, record 1, English, MPP
- possible maximum precipitation 5, record 1, English, possible%20maximum%20precipitation
correct
- maximum possible precipitation 7, record 1, English, maximum%20possible%20precipitation
rare
- probable-maximum-precipitation 8, record 1, English, probable%2Dmaximum%2Dprecipitation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The theoretically greatest depth of precipitation for a specific duration which is physically possible over a particular drainage area at a certain time of the year. 9, record 1, English, - probable%20maximum%20precipitation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... there is a rational upper-limit to precipitation rates, and this amount is called probable-maximum-precipitation (PMP). 8, record 1, English, - probable%20maximum%20precipitation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- précipitation maximale probable
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9cipitation%20maximale%20probable
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PMP 2, record 1, French, PMP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- précipitation maximale possible 3, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9cipitation%20maximale%20possible
correct, feminine noun
- PMP 4, record 1, French, PMP
correct
- PMP 4, record 1, French, PMP
- maximum probable des précipitations 5, record 1, French, maximum%20probable%20des%20pr%C3%A9cipitations
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hauteur maximale théorique de précipitation durant une période déterminée pouvant être recueillie sur un bassin hydrographique particulier à une certaine époque de l'année. 6, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9cipitation%20maximale%20probable
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il y a une limite supérieure logique aux taux de précipitation et on appelle cette quantité la précipitation maximale probable (PMP). 7, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9cipitation%20maximale%20probable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- precipitación máxima probable
1, record 1, Spanish, precipitaci%C3%B3n%20m%C3%A1xima%20probable
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- precipitación máxima posible 2, record 1, Spanish, precipitaci%C3%B3n%20m%C3%A1xima%20posible
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cantidad de precipitación que es el límite superior estadístico (físico) en una cuenca particular para una duración dada. 2, record 1, Spanish, - precipitaci%C3%B3n%20m%C3%A1xima%20probable
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-06-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- possible precipitation
1, record 2, English, possible%20precipitation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
For a given area, the depth and duration of precipitation which can be reached but not exceeded under known meteorological circumstances. 2, record 2, English, - possible%20precipitation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- précipitation possible
1, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9cipitation%20possible
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pour une région donnée, hauteur et durée de précipitations qui peuvent être atteintes mais non dépassées dans des conditions météorologiques connues. 1, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9cipitation%20possible
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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