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ABSOLUTE GRAVIMETRIC STATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-12-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Scientific Research Facilities
  • Geophysics
DEF

A marked point, usually in a laboratory, where the value of absolute gravity has been determined.

OBS

absolute gravity station: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Installations de recherche scientifique
  • Géophysique
CONT

[...] la station de gravimétrie absolue et le marégraphe ont été rattachés en nivellement aux repères anciens connus en altitude.

OBS

station de gravimétrie absolue : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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