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GRAVITATIONAL WAVE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-01-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
- Space Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gravitational wave
1, record 1, English, gravitational%20wave
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- gravity wave 2, record 1, English, gravity%20wave
correct
- gravitational radiation 2, record 1, English, gravitational%20radiation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A gravitational wave is an invisible (yet incredibly fast) ripple in space. Gravitational waves travel at the speed of light (186,000 miles per second). These waves squeeze and stretch anything in their path as they pass by. 3, record 1, English, - gravitational%20wave
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
- Physique spatiale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- onde gravitationnelle
1, record 1, French, onde%20gravitationnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- onde de gravitation 2, record 1, French, onde%20de%20gravitation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ondes gravitationnelles sont des ondes se propageant dans le tissu élastique de l'espace-temps dont les déformations et la courbure sont gouvernées par les équations de la relativité générale. Elles se propagent à la vitesse de la lumière en transportant de l'énergie. 1, record 1, French, - onde%20gravitationnelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-02-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gravity wave
1, record 2, English, gravity%20wave
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- gravitational wave 2, record 2, English, gravitational%20wave
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wave whose velocity of propagation is controlled primarily by gravity. 3, record 2, English, - gravity%20wave
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All waves of consequence on the ocean surface or interfaces are gravity waves, for the surface tension of the water becomes negligible at wavelengths of greater than a few centimeters. 2, record 2, English, - gravity%20wave
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Water waves more than 2 inches long are considered gravity waves. Waves longer then 1 inch and shorter than 2 inches are in an indeterminate zone between capillary and gravity waves. 3, record 2, English, - gravity%20wave
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- onde de gravité
1, record 2, French, onde%20de%20gravit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perturbation interne du champ de gravité de la masse océanique qui se propage sous forme d'une onde. 2, record 2, French, - onde%20de%20gravit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un tsunami est étymologiquement une vague déferlant sur un port (du japonais tsu : port et nami : vague). Cette vague est en fait une onde de gravité due à un séisme, un glissement brusque du fond marin, la chute d'une météorite ou à une éruption volcanique. Le déplacement rapide du plancher océanique génère des vagues rapides (de 700 à 800 km/h), de grande longueur d'onde (400 à 500 km), et dont la hauteur croit quand la profondeur d'eau diminue. 3, record 2, French, - onde%20de%20gravit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- onda gravitacional
1, record 2, Spanish, onda%20gravitacional
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-09-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gravity wave
1, record 3, English, gravity%20wave
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- gravitational wave 2, record 3, English, gravitational%20wave
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wave characterized by vertical displacements of stable air from the level of static equilibrium of this air. 3, record 3, English, - gravity%20wave
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- onde de gravité
1, record 3, French, onde%20de%20gravit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- onde gravitationnelle 2, record 3, French, onde%20gravitationnelle
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Onde caractérisée par des déplacements verticaux d'air stable à partir du niveau d'équilibre statique de cet air. 3, record 3, French, - onde%20de%20gravit%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- onda de gravitación
1, record 3, Spanish, onda%20de%20gravitaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- onda gravitacional 2, record 3, Spanish, onda%20gravitacional
feminine noun
- onda gravitatoria 1, record 3, Spanish, onda%20gravitatoria
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Onda caracterizada por desplazamientos verticales de aire estable con respecto a su nivel de equilibrio estable. 1, record 3, Spanish, - onda%20de%20gravitaci%C3%B3n
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