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Record 1 2009-04-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Surveying
DEF

Process designed to remove inconsistencies in measured or computed quantities by applying derived corrections to compensate for random or accidental errors.

CONT

Since all real measurements are imperfect, some amount of error will accumulate in the course of a survey. That error can be logically distributed throughout the survey by various adjustment procedures (i.e., manipulation of the data to produce a more logical result). Adjustments can and should be done with any set of measurements for which error can be assessed. Adjustment procedures do not correct the errors in the measurements. They simply produce a set of data that is self-consistent ... The adjusted values are not necessarily true - they are just likely to be closer to the true values than the original measurements.

OBS

adjustment; adjusting: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Arpentage
DEF

Détermination des corrections à apporter aux éléments observés ou à des quantités qui s'en déduisent directement en vue d'obtenir un réseau géométrique conduisant pour les coordonnées à des résultats homogènes.

OBS

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

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Field Artillery
DEF

In artillery, the prcedural term used to indicate that the target being adjusted is part of a fire plan or that it is special in some way (laser point, witness point, etc.).

OBS

The term may be written in capital letters when used by the Canadian Forces as a procedural term or as an order.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Artillerie de campagne
DEF

En artillerie, terme de procédure utilisé pour indiquer que l'objectif faisant l'objet du tir de réglage fait partie d'un plan de feu ou qu'il est spécial pour toute autre raison (point laser, point témoin, etc.).

OBS

je règle : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

OBS

Le terme est écrit en majuscule dans les documents des Forces canadiennes lorsqu'il désigne un ordre ou un commandement.

Spanish

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Record 3 1991-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Engineering

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électrotechnique
OBS

Terme provenant du Glossaire des Pêches et des Océans, 1991.

Spanish

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