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CHAMP OBSERVATION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-06-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Optical Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- field of view
1, record 1, English, field%20of%20view
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- FOV 2, record 1, English, FOV
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- viewing field 3, record 1, English, viewing%20field
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maximum area that can be seen through a lens or an optical instrument. 2, record 1, English, - field%20of%20view
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A wide field of view makes it easier to spot game and track moving targets. Generally, the higher the magnification, the narrower the field of view. 4, record 1, English, - field%20of%20view
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Wide viewing field. 3, record 1, English, - field%20of%20view
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Instruments d'optique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- champ de vision
1, record 1, French, champ%20de%20vision
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- champ de visualisation 2, record 1, French, champ%20de%20visualisation
correct, masculine noun
- champ d'observation 3, record 1, French, champ%20d%27observation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le champ de vision du télescope représente exactement ce que vous pouvez voir dans un télescope avec un oculaire et une orientation que vous choisissez. 4, record 1, French, - champ%20de%20vision
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Plus la valeur du zoom augmente, plus le champ de visualisation est restreint, plus la taille des objets est grande. 2, record 1, French, - champ%20de%20vision
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Champ de vision de l'œil, d'un oculaire, d'un microscope, d'un télescope. 5, record 1, French, - champ%20de%20vision
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-03-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Census
- Statistical Surveys
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- coverage 1, record 2, English, coverage
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Recensement
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- champ d'observation du recensement
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- couverture 2, record 2, French, couverture
feminine noun
- champ d'observation 2, record 2, French, champ%20d%27observation
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Glossaire du recensement de 1991 - version du 31 mars 1995. 2, record 2, French, - champ%20d%27observation%20du%20recensement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-01-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- coverage area 1, record 3, English, coverage%20area
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
see "coverage" 1, record 3, English, - coverage%20area
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- champ d'observation 1, record 3, French, champ%20d%27observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- zone d'observation 1, record 3, French, zone%20d%27observation
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
météorologie statistique 1, record 3, French, - champ%20d%27observation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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