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World Geographic Reference System [1 record]

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Record 1 2018-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • System Names
  • Mathematical Geography
DEF

A worldwide position reference system that may be applied to any map or chart graduated in latitude and longitude regardless of projection.

OBS

[A Georef] is a method of expressing latitude and longitude in a form suitable for rapid reporting and plotting.

OBS

World Geographic Reference System; Georef: designations to be used by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de systèmes
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

Système de repérage universel valable pour toute carte graduée en latitude et longitude.

OBS

[Le Géoref] est une méthode d'expression des latitudes et longitudes assurant un report et un tracé de routes rapides.

OBS

Système mondial de référence géographique; Géoref : désignations d'usage obligatoire à l'OTAN.

Spanish

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