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Record 1 1999-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • River and Sea Navigation
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

A small scale chart usually at scales of 1:750,000 and smaller used for oceanic navigation and for long voyages on the open sea between distant ports. It may also be used as a planning chart to determine courses and distances between ports.

OBS

Definition based on the Glossary of Mapping, Charting, and Geodetic Terms prepared for the Department of Defense (U.S.A.), 1973 and modified by the CTS (Cartographic Training and Standards) - Fisheries and Oceans, Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Carte marine, d'échelle généralement inférieure à 1/1 000 000, destinée à la navigation en haute mer au cours des grandes traversées.

Spanish

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