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isogon [2 records]

Record 1 2003-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geophysics
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Surveying
DEF

An imaginary line on a map joining places on the earth's surface at which the variation of a magnetic compass needle from true north is the same.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géophysique
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Arpentage
DEF

Ligne qui joint les points de la terre où la déclinaison magnétique a la même valeur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geofísica
  • Geografía matemática
  • Agrimensura
DEF

Línea en un mapa o carta en la cual todos los puntos tienen la misma declinación magnética para una época determinada.

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Record 2 2002-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
DEF

Line joining points with the same wind direction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
DEF

Ligne joignant les points de même direction du vent.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
DEF

Línea que pasa por puntos en que la dirección del viento es la misma.

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