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ALOFT [3 records]

Record 1 2007-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
DEF

In the higher atmosphere above the earth.

CONT

Weather conditions aloft are poor.

PHR

Air, atmospheric conditions, humidity, pressure, temperature, weather conditions aloft.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
CONT

Les prévisions météorologiques et les services environnementaux réduisent les risques et contribuent au mieux-être des Canadiens. [...] Surveillance des conditions atmosphériques près de la surface. Surveillance des conditions atmosphériques en altitude.

PHR

Air, humidité, pression, températures en altitude.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
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Record 2 2006-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
DEF

At or to great height; high up in or into the air.

CONT

The weather forecast calls for strong winds aloft. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

OBS

aloft: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
CONT

Des vents forts en altitude sont prévus. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

en altitude : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.

Spanish

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Record 3 2001-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
DEF

On or to a higher part of the ship, as the rigging, generally with reference to the deck.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
OBS

en haut : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

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