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ECHELLE CARTE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chart scale
1, record 1, English, chart%20scale
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Terms for chart scales. The scale of a chart is determined by the type of navigation for which it is intended, the nature of the area to be covered and the quantity of information to be shown. Various scale terms are used in the [specifications], such as medium-scale, large-scale, continuous coastal series. These are intended to indicate the type of chart rather than the actual scale, which may vary from area to area; the specific scale of charts cannot be defined by universally prescriptive rules. 2, record 1, English, - chart%20scale
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échelle des cartes
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chelle%20des%20cartes
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- échelle de carte 1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chelle%20de%20carte
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Termes pour les échelles des cartes. L'échelle d'une carte est déterminée par le type de navigation pour lequel elle est prévue, la nature de la zone à couvrir et la quantité de renseignements à y faire figurer. Dans les spécifications, on utilise divers termes tels que moyenne échelle, grande échelle, chaîne côtière continue. Ces termes sont prévus pour indiquer le type de carte plutôt que l'échelle réelle, qui peut varier d'une zone à une autre. L'échelle spécifique des cartes ne peut pas être définie par des règles universelles. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20des%20cartes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-08-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Mathematical Geography
- Cartography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chart scale
1, record 2, English, chart%20scale
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Géographie mathématique
- Cartographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- échelle de carte
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9chelle%20de%20carte
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport entre les distances mesurées sur la carte et leur équivalent réel sur le terrain. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20carte
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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