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MASSE FAIBLE DENSITE [1 record]

Record 1 2001-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
  • Dredging
CONT

When asked to take the presence of clumps in the dredged material into account, STFATE considers the clumps low-density masses that settle immediately upon impact with the sea floor.

Key term(s)
  • low density mass

French

Domaine(s)
  • Études et analyses environnementales
  • Dragage
CONT

Lorsque STFATE prend en compte la présence de mottes dans les déblais de dragage, le modèle fait en sorte que les mottes sont considérées comme des masses de densité faible, qui sédimentent directement en arrivant sur le fond marin.

Key term(s)
  • masse de faible densité

Spanish

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