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Record 1 1994-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Remote Sensing
DEF

A local term referring to use of the older TRANSIT system for satellite navigation.

OBS

One major difference between TRANSIT and GPS is that the TRANSIT satellites are in low-altitude polar orbits with a 90-minute period.

OBS

Term and definition provided by the Canadian Hydrographic Service.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Télédétection
DEF

Terme local désignant l'utilisation de l'antérieur système TRANSIT pour la navigation par satellites.

OBS

L'une des différences majeures entre le TRANSIT et le GPS est que les satellites du TRANSIT parcourent des orbites polaires basses d'une période de 90 minutes.

Spanish

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