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bar scale [2 records]

Record 1 2011-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Cartography
DEF

A graduated line by means of which distances on the map, chart, or photograph may be measured in terms of ground distance.

OBS

linear scale; bar scale: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

OBS

linear scale; graphic scale; bar scale: terms and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Cartographie
DEF

Ligne ou règle graduée au moyen de laquelle les distances sur une carte ou une photographie peuvent être converties en distances réelles sur le terrain.

OBS

échelle graphique; échelle linéaire : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

OBS

échelle graphique; échelle de distance; échelle linéaire : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fotografía
  • Geografía matemática
  • Cartografía
DEF

Línea graduada por medio de la cual se pueden medir distancias en el mapa, carta o fotografía, en términos de distancia terrestre.

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Record 2 1985-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Range Measurements (Telecommunications)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures à distance (Télécommunications)

Spanish

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