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HAUTE ALTITUDE [2 records]

Record 1 2012-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Atmospheric Physics
CONT

Strong winds have been recorded at higher elevations. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

OBS

higher elevation; upper elevation; upper level: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
CONT

Des vents forts ont été enregistrés à haute altitude. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

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

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

Conventionally, an altitude above 10,000 metres (33,000 feet).

OBS

high altitude: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Conventionnellement, altitude supérieure à 10,000 mètres (33,000 pieds).

OBS

haute altitude : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
DEF

Convencionalmente, altitud superior a 10.000 m. (33.000 pies).

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