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Record 1 1994-05-31

English

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

Slang term derived from the US National Geodetic Survey (NGS) reference book.

OBS

The book contains information and formats required by NGS for survey data that is submitted to be considered for use in the national USA network.

OBS

Term and definition provided by the Canadian Hydrographic Service.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Télédétection
DEF

Terme du langage familier désignant l'ouvrage de référence du National Geodetic Survey (NGS) des É.-U.

OBS

Cet ouvrage présente l'information et les formats exigés par le NGC pour les données de levés présentées pour utilisation dans le réseau national américain.

Spanish

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