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great circle [1 record]

Record 1 2004-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Surveying
  • The Earth (Astronomy)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

A circle formed on the surface of a sphere by the intersection of a plane that passes through the center of the sphere; specifically such a circle on the surface of the earth.

OBS

great circle: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Arpentage
  • Terre (Astronomie)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Cercle sur la surface de la Terre, dont le plan passe par le centre de la Terre. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.]

CONT

Si le plan est simplement perpendiculaire à l'axe des pôles, la section est un cercle parallèle (à l'équateur) ou parallèle. Méridiens et équateur sont des grands cercles de la sphère.

OBS

grand cercle : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geografía matemática
  • Agrimensura
  • Tierra (Astronomía)
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
DEF

Circulo sobre la superficie de la Tierra, cuyo plano pasa por el centro de la Tierra. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.]

OBS

círculo máximo: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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