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spot elevation [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-03-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Mathematical Geography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spot elevation
1, record 1, English, spot%20elevation
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A point on a map or chart whose elevation is noted. 1, record 1, English, - spot%20elevation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spot elevation: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 1, English, - spot%20elevation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Géographie mathématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point coté
1, record 1, French, point%20cot%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point porté sur une carte avec mention de la cote. 1, record 1, French, - point%20cot%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point coté : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 1, French, - point%20cot%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cartografía
- Geografía matemática
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto acotado
1, record 1, Spanish, punto%20acotado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punto sobre un mapa o carta que tiene anotada su altura. 1, record 1, Spanish, - punto%20acotado
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-11-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surveying Techniques
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- spot elevation
1, record 2, English, spot%20elevation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- spot grade 2, record 2, English, spot%20grade
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In surveying and contour layout, an existing or proposed elevation noted as a dot or circle on a plan sheet. Normally called out in feet or meters with decimals .... 3, record 2, English, - spot%20elevation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A spot elevation represents the vertical elevation above or below a horizontal reference plan at a single, particular point. It is shown on plan by a cross mark or dot and labeled with the appropriate number. 2, record 2, English, - spot%20elevation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... spot elevations are used principally to indicate points higher than their surroundings. 4, record 2, English, - spot%20elevation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not synonymous with "spot height", according to source GARGE 1987, page 637. 5, record 2, English, - spot%20elevation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'arpentage
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cote
1, record 2, French, cote
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cote d'un point 2, record 2, French, cote%20d%27un%20point
correct, feminine noun
- cote de niveau 3, record 2, French, cote%20de%20niveau
correct, feminine noun
- dénivelée 4, record 2, French, d%C3%A9nivel%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- dénivelé 5, record 2, French, d%C3%A9nivel%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(dénivelée :) Différence d'altitude entre deux sommets successifs d'un cheminement altimétrique. 5, record 2, French, - cote
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le nivellement ou altimétrie regroupe toutes les mesures prises entre deux points et permettant d'évaluer leur différence de niveau. Cette différence de niveau ou «dénivelée» ou «cote» est la distance verticale qui sépare les deux plans horizontaux passant par ces deux points. Lorsque la cote est donnée par rapport au 0 du niveau de la mer, la différence de niveau connue est l'altitude. 1, record 2, French, - cote
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec les termes "dénivellation" et «dénivellement» (voir fiche). 2, record 2, French, - cote
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-03-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- spot elevation 1, record 3, English, spot%20elevation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- point coté
1, record 3, French, point%20cot%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte aéreo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto acotado
1, record 3, Spanish, punto%20acotado
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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