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EKMAN SPIRAL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-01-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Ekman spiral
1, record 1, English, Ekman%20spiral
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The representation, on a polar diagram, of the variation of the wind vector with height in the friction layer according to various simplifying assumptions and taking the form of a spiral. 2, record 1, English, - Ekman%20spiral
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- spirale d'Ekman
1, record 1, French, spirale%20d%27Ekman
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Représentation, sur un diagramme polaire, de la variation du vecteur vent avec la hauteur dans la couche de frottement suivant diverses hypothèses simplificatrices et prenant la forme d'une spirale. 2, record 1, French, - spirale%20d%27Ekman
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- espiral de Ekman
1, record 1, Spanish, espiral%20de%20Ekman
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Representación, en un diagrama polar, de la variación del vector viento a diferentes alturas en la capa de fricción, conforme a diversos supuestos simplificadores y adoptando la forma de una espiral. 1, record 1, Spanish, - espiral%20de%20Ekman
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-01-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Oceanography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Ekman spiral
1, record 2, English, Ekman%20spiral
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The graphic representation of] the variation of wind-driven ocean currents with depth below the surface. 1, record 2, English, - Ekman%20spiral
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Océanographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- spirale d'Ekman
1, record 2, French, spirale%20d%27Ekman
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Représentation graphique de] la variation des courants océaniques de dérive dus au vent en fonction de la profondeur. 1, record 2, French, - spirale%20d%27Ekman
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Oceanografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- espiral de Ekman
1, record 2, Spanish, espiral%20de%20Ekman
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Representación gráfica de] la variación de las corrientes oceánicas debidas al viento en función de la profundidad. 1, record 2, Spanish, - espiral%20de%20Ekman
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