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Record 1 2010-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cartography
  • Mathematical Geography
DEF

A sheet of dimensionally stable material upon which the map projection and ground control are plotted, and upon which stereotriangulation or stereocompilation is performed.

OBS

base manuscript: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cartographie
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

Support de rédaction sur lequel sont reportés des éléments de construction de la carte : projection, canevas géodésique ou astronomique, réseau géographique.

OBS

feuille de projection : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
  • Mathematical Geography
DEF

In electoral mapping, applies to maps selected, prepared and designated for use in the electoral boundary readjustment process. Used as bases in plotting of census tract data, transmittal of boundary data, and in production of official electoral maps.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

Carte désignée ou préparée comme repère cartographique relatif au rajustement [des limites des circonscriptions électorales]. Sert de base dans le dessin de secteur de recensement, le rapport des limites et la production des cartes électorales officielles.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
  • Geografía matemática
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Record 3 1999-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
  • Waterproofing (Construction)
DEF

Saturated or coated felt sheeting which is laid as the first ply in a built-up roofing membrane.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
  • Étanchéité (Construction)
DEF

Lourde feuille de feutre saturée ou surfacée mise en place comme première épaisseur d'une membrane multicouche de couverture.

Spanish

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