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TEST PROFILE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
CONT

A test profile is an observation of snow layers from a pit dug in the snowpack ... A profile in a safe, undisturbed location near the valley bottom will tell you the basic layering in the area so you can test for changes in the snowpack as you ascend.

CONT

It is prudent to do several test snow profiles in different locations. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

OBS

test snow profile; test profile: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
CONT

Il est prudent d'effectuer plusieurs profils stratigraphiques sommaires à différents emplacements. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

profil stratigraphique sommaire; profil sommaire : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.

Spanish

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