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Record 1 2010-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oceanography
DEF

The higher of the two waters occurring during a tidal day at a place with semidiurnal tides.

OBS

Definition based on the Hydrographic Dictionary, Part 1 Special Publication no 32 prepared by the IHO (International Hydrographic Organization), Monaco, 1974 and modified by the CTS (Cartographic Training and Standards), Fisheries and Oceans, Canada.

OBS

higher high water: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Océanographie
DEF

La plus haute des deux pleines mers se produisant durant un jour lunaire (dans le cas où il existe une inégalité diurne sensible).

OBS

pleine mer supérieure : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Oceanografía
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