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double-theodolite technique [1 record]

Record 1 2010-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Technical Surveys
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
DEF

Old technique whereby the three-dimensional position of a balloon at any particular moment is determined from observations simultaneously made by two theodolites (preferably at the same height above mean sea-level) situated at the extremities of a carefully surveyed baseline.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Levés et relevés techniques (Arpentage)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
DEF

Ancienne technique par laquelle on détermine tridimensionnellement, à tout moment, la position d'un ballon en l'observant simultanément à l'aide de deux théodolites (de préférence à la même altitude au-dessus du niveau moyen de la mer) situés aux extrémités d'une base mesurée avec précision.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Levantamientos técnicos
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
DEF

Técnica antigua para la determinación tridimensional, en cualquier momento, de la posición de un globo observándolo simultáneamente con la ayuda de dos teodolitos (de preferencia a la misma altura por encima del nivel medio del mar) situados en los extremos de una línea básica medida con precisión.

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