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triangulation network [2 records]

Record 1 2011-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveying
  • Mathematical Geography
OBS

triangulation: The measurement of a large area of land by covering it with a network of triangles of which the angles are measured accurately.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arpentage
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

ensemble des triangles d'une triangulation. Ex. : le réseau de triangulation du premier ordre.

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
  • Facilities and Instruments (Astronomy)
DEF

A continuously operating space system for locating, recording and studying powerful bursts of high energy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
  • Installations et instruments (Astronomie)
DEF

Système spatial à plusieurs satellites permettant de déterminer la direction origine des sursauts de rayonnement électromagnétique, qui se produisent à l'extérieur de la Galaxie.

Spanish

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