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Record 1 2004-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geophysics
  • Energy Transformation
DEF

Study of temperature distribution in the subsurface and the phenomena which influences this distribution. The geothermal energy is not transportable and therefore only of interest if there is nearby a potential consumer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géophysique
  • Transformation de l'énergie
DEF

Étude de la distribution des températures dans le sol et des phénomènes qui influent sur cette distribution. [...] Intransportable, la géothermie ne prend de valeur énergétique que s'il y a utilisation potentielle à proximité.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geofísica
  • Transformación de la energía
DEF

Estudio del calor propio de la Tierra, así como del aprovechamiento de tal calor.

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