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Record 1 1994-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Remote Sensing
DEF

Cartesian coordinate system where the X direction is the intersection of the prime meridian (Greenwich) with the equator. The vectors rotate with the earth. Z is the direction of the spin axis.

OBS

Term and definition provided by the Canadian Hydrographic Service.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Télédétection
DEF

Système de coordonnées cartésiennes dans lequel la direction X est celle de l'intersection du premier méridien (Greenwich) et de l'équateur. Z est la direction de l'axe de rotation.

Spanish

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