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topographic base [2 records]

Record 1 2010-12-02

English

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

A map showing certain fundamental information on which can be compiled additional, specialized data.

OBS

chart base; topographic base: terms standardized by NATO.

OBS

base map: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG).

OBS

basic map: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cartographie
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Télédétection
DEF

Édition cartographique dénudée servant de base au travail complémentaire qui sera éditée sur la carte en surcharge.

OBS

carte de base : ne pas confondre avec fond de carte.

OBS

carte de base : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

OBS

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

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cartografía
  • Geografía matemática
  • Teledetección
DEF

Carta utilizada como fuente básica de compilación o como estructura para inscribir nuevos datos o detalles.

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Record 2 2003-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physical Geography

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie physique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geografía física
DEF

Base de una triangulación topográfica.

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