exposition

[ɛkspozisjɔ̃] feminine

Terminological databases

ID 697642 Last modified 30.12.2004

Domain forestry management

ekspositsioon preferred

eksponeeritus

exposure preferred

aspect

exposition

Exposition

nõlva või veeru asend ilmakaarte suhtes. Ekspositsioonist oleneb nõlvale langeva päikesekiirguse hulk ja seega nt. maapinna soojenemine, lumikatte kestus ja vegetatsiooniperioodi pikkus.

aspect - the degree of exposure that a given site presents to environmental factors; in the description of terrain, the direction towards which a slope faces

ekspositsioon preferred

eksponeeritus

exposure preferred

Usage examples

1. In addition to the above forest damage assessments, the parameters listed below are the mandatory minimum for data collection: ... - site data: - altitude, - aspect, - availability of water to principal species, - humus type.
2. The following plot and tree information shall be collected: - plot number, - exposure, - tree number, - information on removals and mortality, - tree species, - social class, - crown shading, - visibility, and the date of assessment.

aspect

exposition

feminine

Exposition