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VISIBLE INFRARED RADIOMETER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-11-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Remote Sensing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- visible and infrared radiometer
1, record 1, English, visible%20and%20infrared%20radiometer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VIR 2, record 1, English, VIR
correct, see observation
- VIRR 3, record 1, English, VIRR
correct, see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
GOES [geostationary operational environmental satellites] provide visible and infrared radiometer data that are used for imaging purposes, radiation measurements, and temperature profiles. GOES satellite imagery is used to estimate rainfall amounts, snow accumulation, and overall extent of snow cover. In addition, satellite sensors detect ice fields and map the movement of sea and lake ice. 4, record 1, English, - visible%20and%20infrared%20radiometer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The visible and infrared radiometer is a standard radiometer that measures the intensity of radiation in five wavelength channels. 5, record 1, English, - visible%20and%20infrared%20radiometer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VIR: Visible and Infrared Radiometer (NOAA and ITOS) [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Satellite and Improved TIROS Operational System]. 5, record 1, English, - visible%20and%20infrared%20radiometer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
VIRR: Visible and InfraRed Radiometer (METEOSAT). 5, record 1, English, - visible%20and%20infrared%20radiometer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Télédétection
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- radiomètre à balayage dans le visible et l'infrarouge
1, record 1, French, radiom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20balayage%20dans%20le%20visible%20et%20l%27infrarouge
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mais, un grand nombre de stations terriennes de satellite météorologique GVAR (satellite géostationnaire opérationnel d'étude de l'environnement variable) ou S-VISSR (radiomètre à balayage rotatif dans le visible et l'infrarouge-étendu) en Régions 2 (les Amériques) et 3 (Asie et Pacifique Sud) de l'UIT sont exploitées dans la bande 1683-1690 MHz. 2, record 1, French, - radiom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20balayage%20dans%20le%20visible%20et%20l%27infrarouge
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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