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VISIBILITY [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- visibility
1, record 1, English, visibility
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VIS 2, record 1, English, VIS
correct, standardized, officially approved
- VSBY 3, record 1, English, VSBY
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The distance at which prominent unlighted objects may be identified by day and prominent lighted objects may be identified by night. 4, record 1, English, - visibility
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Visibility for aeronautical purposes is the greater of: a) the greatest distance at which a black object of suitable dimensions, situated near the ground, can be seen and recognized when observed against a bright background; b) the greatest distance at which lights in the vicinity of 1 000 candelas can be seen and identified against an unlit background. The two distances have different values in air of a given extinction coefficient, and the latter b) varies with the background illumination. The former a) is represented by the meteorological optical range (MOR). 5, record 1, English, - visibility
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visibility: term standardized by the British Standards Institution (BSI). 6, record 1, English, - visibility
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
visibility; VIS: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee; term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 7, record 1, English, - visibility
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- visibilité
1, record 1, French, visibilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VIS 2, record 1, French, VIS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance à laquelle on peut identifier, de jour, des objets saillants non éclairés, et, de nuit, des objets saillants éclairés. 3, record 1, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La visibilité pour l'exploitation aéronautique correspond à la plus grande des deux valeurs suivantes : a) la plus grande distance à laquelle on peut voir et reconnaître un objet noir de dimensions appropriées situé près du sol lorsqu'il est observé sur un fond lumineux; b) la plus grande distance à laquelle on peut voir et identifier des feux d'une intensité voisine de 1 000 candelas lorsqu'ils sont observés sur un fond non éclairé. Les deux distances sont différentes pour un coefficient d'atténuation donné de l'atmosphère, et la distance b) varie selon la luminance du fond. La distance a) est représentée par la portée optique météorologique (POM). 4, record 1, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visibilité; VIS : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 1, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- visibilidad
1, record 1, Spanish, visibilidad
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- VIS 2, record 1, Spanish, VIS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En sentido aeronáutico se entiende por visibilidad el valor más elevado entre los siguientes: a) la distancia máxima a la que pueda verse y reconocerse un objeto de color negro de dimensiones convenientes, situado cerca del suelo, al ser observado ante un fondo brillante; b) la distancia máxima a la que puedan verse e identificarse las luces de aproximadamente mil candelas ante un fondo no iluminado. 3, record 1, Spanish, - visibilidad
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Estas dos distancias tienen distintos valores en una masa de aire de determinado coeficiente de extinción y la distancia de b) varía con la iluminación del fondo. La distancia de a) está representada por el alcance óptico meteorológico (MOR). 3, record 1, Spanish, - visibilidad
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
visibilidad; VIS: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 1, Spanish, - visibilidad
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-10-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Intelligence (Military)
- Combat Support
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- visibility
1, record 2, English, visibility
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- vis 1, record 2, English, vis
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In combat service support, the ability of a system to disclose, as a matter of routine or on request, information on the quantity, location and condition of assets within and due to enter or leave the system. 2, record 2, English, - visibility
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visibility; vis: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 2, English, - visibility
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Renseignement (Militaire)
- Soutien au combat
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- visibilité
1, record 2, French, visibilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- vis 1, record 2, French, vis
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En matière de soutien, capacité d'un système de fournir, sur une base courante ou sur demande, des informations sur la quantité, l'emplacement et l'état du matériel qui doit entrer dans le système ou en sortir. 2, record 2, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visibilité : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 2, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
visibilité; vis : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 2, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2006-02-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- visibility
1, record 3, English, visibility
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
portion of a program within which a reference can be made to a specific language construct 1, record 3, English, - visibility
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visibility: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-15:1999]. 2, record 3, English, - visibility
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- zone de visibilité
1, record 3, French, zone%20de%20visibilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
partie d'un programme dans laquelle on peut faire référence à un élément de langage particulier 1, record 3, French, - zone%20de%20visibilit%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone de visibilité : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-15:1999]. 2, record 3, French, - zone%20de%20visibilit%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2006-02-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- visibility
1, record 4, English, visibility
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ability to make a reference to a particular language construct at a specific place in a module 1, record 4, English, - visibility
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visibility: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-15:1999]. 2, record 4, English, - visibility
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- visibilité
1, record 4, French, visibilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
capacité de faire référence à un élément de langage particulier depuis un endroit spécifique dans un module 1, record 4, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visibilité : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-15:1999]. 2, record 4, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-11-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- meteorological visibility
1, record 5, English, meteorological%20visibility
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- visibility 2, record 5, English, visibility
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Greatest distance at which a black object of suitable dimensions can be seen and recognized against the horizon sky during daylight or could be seen and recognized during the night if the general illumination were raised to the normal daylight level. 1, record 5, English, - meteorological%20visibility
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In Seagull_Vis 4000, the visibility of space objects is naturally influenced by pre-set general meteorological visibility conditions, such as fog, rain, and snow; as well as the pre-set cloud density. 3, record 5, English, - meteorological%20visibility
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
According to the National Weather Service, some of the obstructions to visibility include blowing and widespread dust, fog (including freezing fog and patchy fog), haze, mist, sand and blowing sand, smoke, blowing spray, and volcanic ash. It is reported as "X" in an observation and on the METAR. 4, record 5, English, - meteorological%20visibility
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Visibility is reported as statute miles, hundreds of feet or meters. 5, record 5, English, - meteorological%20visibility
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Meteorological visibility at night. 1, record 5, English, - meteorological%20visibility
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- visibilité
1, record 5, French, visibilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- visibilité météorologique 2, record 5, French, visibilit%C3%A9%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance la plus grande à laquelle un objet noir de dimensions appropriées peut être vu et identifié de jour sur le fond du ciel à l'horizon ou, quand il s'agit d'observations de nuit, pourrait être vu et identifié si l'éclairement général augmentait jusqu'à atteindre l'intensité normale en lumière du jour. 2, record 5, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- visibilidad
1, record 5, Spanish, visibilidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- visibilidad meteorológica 2, record 5, Spanish, visibilidad%20meteorol%C3%B3gica
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distancia máxima a la que puede verse y reconocerse a la luz del día con el cielo del horizonte como fondo, un objeto negro de dimensiones apropiadas o, en el caso de observaciones nocturnas, que pudiera verse y reconocerse si la iluminación se aumentara hasta llegar a los niveles normales de la luz del día. 2, record 5, Spanish, - visibilidad
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Visibilidad nocturna. 2, record 5, Spanish, - visibilidad
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-11-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Air Pollution
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- atmospheric visibility
1, record 6, English, atmospheric%20visibility
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- visibility 2, record 6, English, visibility
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The greatest distance in a given direction at which it is just possible to see and identify with the unaided eye: a) in the daytime a prominent dark object against the sky at the horizon, and b) at night, a known, preferably unfocused, moderately intense light source. 3, record 6, English, - atmospheric%20visibility
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Atmospheric visibility is basically a measure of how clear the air is. It is often defined in terms of a visual range (how far an observer can see) and is expressed in nautical miles, miles or kilometers. Precipitation, clouds, and air pollution can reduce atmospheric visibility by increasing the number of small particles in the air that absorb and scatter light. 4, record 6, English, - atmospheric%20visibility
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... pollutants in the atmosphere can degrade visibility, especially near towns and cities. Usually visibility is affected by natural [meteorological] factors such as fog, sea salt particles or low cloud, but sometimes pollution from human activities decreases visibility by causing haze and smog. Sources of this pollution include emissions from vehicles, pollution from home fires and industrial activities. 5, record 6, English, - atmospheric%20visibility
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Visibility is quantified in terms of visual range and light extinction, or the maximum distance at which a black object of sufficient size can be seen and recognised in normal daylight. 6, record 6, English, - atmospheric%20visibility
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Pollution de l'air
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- visibilité atmosphérique
1, record 6, French, visibilit%C3%A9%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- visibilité 2, record 6, French, visibilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plus grande distance à laquelle un objet noir suffisamment gros peut être vu et identifié contre le ciel ou un fond de brouillard. 2, record 6, French, - visibilit%C3%A9%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certains phénomènes peuvent réduire la visibilité dans l'atmosphère, par exemple le brouillard, la brume, la brume sèche, la fumée, la neige, la pluie modérée ou forte[, la pollution atmosphérique] et les embruns. 2, record 6, French, - visibilit%C3%A9%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cas des observations de nuit, il s'agit de la distance à laquelle cet objet pourrait être vu et identifié si l'illumination générale atteignait l'intensité normale de la lumière du jour. On doit souligner qu'il ne suffit pas d'apercevoir l'objet, mais qu'il faut pouvoir l'identifier. 2, record 6, French, - visibilit%C3%A9%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-11-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Air Pollution
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- visibility
1, record 7, English, visibility
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability to be seen, measured by the ratio of the luminous flux in lumens to the total radiant energy in ergs per second or in watts. 1, record 7, English, - visibility
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
visibility reduction. A decrease in visibility produced by the scattering of light from the surfaces of airborne particles. The degree of light obstruction is a complex function of particle size, aerosol density, thickness of the affected air mass, and certain more subtle physical factors, e.g., coal smoke or secondary pollution. 1, record 7, English, - visibility
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Pollution de l'air
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- visibilité
1, record 7, French, visibilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualité qui permet à un objet d'être distingué par la vue. 2, record 7, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
D'une façon générale, et en atmosphère sèche, on estime que la diminution de la visibilité par unité de poids d'aérosol est proportionnelle au coefficient de dispersion des particules en suspension et à la concentration de ces particules dans l'atmosphère, mais inversement, proportionnelle à la masse spécifique et au rayon de ces particules. 3, record 7, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-03-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
- Government Accounting
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- financial visibility
1, record 8, English, financial%20visibility
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- visibility 1, record 8, English, visibility
correct
- transparency 2, record 8, English, transparency
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Financial visibility involves more than selection of appropriate techniques; the chosen techniques must be applied in a manner that ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and authority of the data reported. A wide variety of financial techniques is required to ensure the credibility of the financial data that are produced for purposes of planning and accounting for financial resources. 3, record 8, English, - financial%20visibility
Record 8, Key term(s)
- cost visibility
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
- Comptabilité publique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- transparence financière
1, record 8, French, transparence%20financi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- transparence 2, record 8, French, transparence
correct, feminine noun
- visibilité 3, record 8, French, visibilit%C3%A9
avoid, feminine noun
- clarté financière 3, record 8, French, clart%C3%A9%20financi%C3%A8re
avoid, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] défiant toutes les exhortations à la transparence des revenus qui pleuvent de droite et de gauche, l'argent coule. 4, record 8, French, - transparence%20financi%C3%A8re
Record 8, Key term(s)
- visibilité financière
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-02-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Programming Languages
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- visibility
1, record 9, English, visibility
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability to make a reference to a particular data object at a particular place in a module. 1, record 9, English, - visibility
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 9, English, - visibility
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Langages de programmation
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- visibilité
1, record 9, French, visibilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacité d'appeler en référence un objet de données spécifique à un endroit particulier dans un module. 1, record 9, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 9, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-09-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Museums
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- visibility
1, record 10, English, visibility
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
visibility of collections. 1, record 10, English, - visibility
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Muséologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- facilité d'observation
1, record 10, French, facilit%C3%A9%20d%27observation
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Facilité d'observation des collections. 1, record 10, French, - facilit%C3%A9%20d%27observation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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