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HIDROGRAFIA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-10-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hydrography
1, record 1, English, hydrography
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hydrographic science 2, record 1, English, hydrographic%20science
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The science which deals with the measurements and description of the physical features of the oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and their adjoining coastal areas, with particular reference to their use for navigational purposes. 3, record 1, English, - hydrography
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydrography: term and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - hydrography
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hydrographie
1, record 1, French, hydrographie
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Science qui traite des mesures et descriptions des caractéristiques physiques des océans, mers, lacs, rivières ainsi que des régions côtières voisines, notamment en ce qui concerne leur utilisation pour les besoins de la navigation. 2, record 1, French, - hydrographie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydrographie : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - hydrographie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- hidrografía
1, record 1, Spanish, hidrograf%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ciencia que trata de la descripción y medición de masas de agua con lámina libre, por ejemplo océanos, mares, corrientes, ríos, lagos, embalses, [etcétera,] en particular, cartografía de masas de agua para fines de navegación. 2, record 1, Spanish, - hidrograf%C3%ADa
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-10-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hydrography
1, record 2, English, hydrography
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- physical and chemical oceanography 2, record 2, English, physical%20and%20chemical%20oceanography
see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The applied science concerned with the study and measurement of seas, lakes, rivers and other waters. 2, record 2, English, - hydrography
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In some countries, this term is synonymous with physical and chemical oceanography. 2, record 2, English, - hydrography
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hydrography: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - hydrography
Record 2, Key term(s)
- physical oceanography
- chemical oceanography
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hydrographie
1, record 2, French, hydrographie
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- océanographie physique et chimique 2, record 2, French, oc%C3%A9anographie%20physique%20et%20chimique
see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Science appliquée qui traite de l'étude et des mesures relatives aux mers, aux lacs, aux rivières et aux autres cours d'eau. 2, record 2, French, - hydrographie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'hydrographie a deux domaines différents : elle étudie les cours d'eau (hydrologie fluviale), et les lacs (limnologie); elle détermine aussi la configuration des côtes, les profondeurs de la mer, les eaux marines, l'amplitude des marées, des courants océaniques, etc., (océanographie). L'étude de la configuration des côtes et des profondeurs est plus particulièrement du domaine des ingénieurs hydrographes. 3, record 2, French, - hydrographie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans certains pays, ce terme est synonyme du terme océanographie physique et chimique. 2, record 2, French, - hydrographie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hydrographie : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 2, French, - hydrographie
Record 2, Key term(s)
- océanographie physique
- océanographie chimique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- hidrografía
1, record 2, Spanish, hidrograf%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- oceanografía física y química 2, record 2, Spanish, oceanograf%C3%ADa%20f%C3%ADsica%20y%20qu%C3%ADmica
see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ciencia aplicada que trata el estudio y medición de mares, lagos, ríos y otros cursos de agua. 2, record 2, Spanish, - hidrograf%C3%ADa
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En algunos países, este término es sinónimo de oceanografía física y química. 2, record 2, Spanish, - hidrograf%C3%ADa
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