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cartographic digital data bank [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Data Banks and Databases
DEF

A library of information needed in compiling charts and related products.

OBS

The same as cartographic data base, except when a distinction between data base and data bank is made.

OBS

An automated system receives cartographic data, reduces them to a common format, and stores them in the data base.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Banques et bases de données
DEF

Ensemble d'informations cartographiques mises sous forme numérique et munies d'une structure de fichiers permettant l'interrogation et la gestion.

Spanish

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