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magnetic equator [1 record]

Record 1 2002-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Earth (Astronomy)
  • Cartography
  • Mathematical Geography
DEF

A line drawn on a map or chart connecting all points at which the magnetic inclination (dip) is zero for a specified epoch.

OBS

aclinic line; magnetic equator: terms and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terre (Astronomie)
  • Cartographie
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

Ligne joignant les points où l'inclinaison magnétique est nulle à une époque déterminée.

OBS

équateur magnétique; ligne aclinique : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tierra (Astronomía)
  • Cartografía
  • Geografía matemática
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