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Record 1 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveying
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
CONT

milligal: A unit of acceleration ... that is approximately one millionth of normal acceleration of gravity at the earth's surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arpentage
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
OBS

Sa valeur, d'après la Convention Internationale, est : g (ind.) 0 égale 980,665 cm/s 'exp' 2.

Spanish

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