Tropical cyclone forecast modelA tropical cyclone forecast model is a computer program that uses meteorological data to forecast aspects of the future state of tropical cyclones. There are three types of models: statistical, dynamical, or combined statistical-dynamic. Dynamical models utilize powerful supercomputers with sophisticated mathematical modeling software and meteorological data to calculate future weather conditions. Statistical models forecast the evolution of a tropical cyclone in a simpler manner, by extrapolating from historical datasets, and thus can be run quickly on platforms such as personal computers.
Risque de créditLe risque de crédit est le risque qu'un emprunteur ne rembourse pas tout ou une partie de son crédit aux échéances prévues par le contrat signé entre lui et l'organisme préteur (généralement une banque). La maîtrise du risque de crédit est au cœur du métier du banquier car il détermine la rentabilité des opérations effectuées. Si l'établissement financier sous-évalue ce risque, le montant prêté et les intérêts dus ne seront pas perçus et viendront s'inscrire en perte.
Linear scaleA linear scale, also called a bar scale, scale bar, graphic scale, or graphical scale, is a means of visually showing the scale of a map, nautical chart, engineering drawing, or architectural drawing. A scale bar is common element of map layouts. On large scale maps and charts, those covering a small area, and engineering and architectural drawings, the linear scale can be very simple, a line marked at intervals to show the distance on the earth or object which the distance on the scale represents.
