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Record 1 1996-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence
DEF

Diagram that depicts lines perpendicular to the surface of an object that can be represented by the length and direction of the perpendicular lines.

OBS

The diagram resembles a pincushion bristling with needles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle
DEF

Représentation graphique de la surface d'un objet au moyen de segments de ligne de longueur variable perpendiculaires à la surface, et qui ressemble à une pelote d'épingles. [ISO/CEI JTC N1746, 1995]

Spanish

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