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TRIANGULATION [2 records]

Record 1 2016-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Cartography
DEF

A method of determining the direction and distances to and the coordinates of a third point from two known points, given the coordinates of these two points and the angles of the triangle formed by the three points.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Cartographie
DEF

Ensemble des opérations géodésiques consistant à diviser un terrain en triangles (canevas) dont on opère successivement la résolution, à partir d'un côté directement mesuré (base) en utilisant le nivellement trigonométrique.

OBS

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

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geografía matemática
  • Cartografía
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Record 2 1999-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Corporate Management (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)

Spanish

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