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altimetric traverse [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-12-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Surveying
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- altimetric traverse
1, record 1, English, altimetric%20traverse
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- altimeter traverse 2, record 1, English, altimeter%20traverse
correct
- altimetric traversing 3, record 1, English, altimetric%20traversing
- altimeter traversing 3, record 1, English, altimeter%20traversing
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A traverse in which elevations are determined by measuring air pressure at points along the traverse and converting these pressures to elevations. 1, record 1, English, - altimetric%20traverse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The accompanying cross sections of the ... zone were constructed from the orthophoto contour plan and from "closed-loop" high sensitivity altimeter traverses made over the mineralized beds and breccia. 4, record 1, English, - altimetric%20traverse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altimetric traversing; altimeter traversing: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 1, English, - altimetric%20traverse
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Arpentage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cheminement altimétrique
1, record 1, French, cheminement%20altim%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cheminement altimétrique consiste à déterminer successivement les cotes d'un cheminement planimétrique, par une suite de rayonnements. Les opérations altimétriques sont conduites en même temps que les opérations planimétriques. L'altitude du point de départ étant connue, on calcule de proche en proche les altitudes des différents sommets. Le cheminement aboutit à un point connu en altimétrie. 2, record 1, French, - cheminement%20altim%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cheminement altimétrique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 1, French, - cheminement%20altim%C3%A9trique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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