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GEODETIC REFERENCE NETWORK [1 record]

Record 1 2021-07-14

English

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

An ellipsoid or sphere-shaped "net" that is used as a type of base-map or control to correlate co-ordinates on a flat image with their actual location on the spherical planetary body in order to obtain accurate measurements from images.

OBS

geodetic reference network; geodetic control system: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

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

Réseau de repères fixes par rapport auxquels on définit la localisation d'éléments topographiques sur une planète.

OBS

réseau géodésique de référence : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 25 juillet 2015.

OBS

canevas géodésique; réseau géodésique : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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