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CARTOGRAPHIC SERVICE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Cartography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Cartographic Imaging and Printing Service
1, record 1, English, Cartographic%20Imaging%20and%20Printing%20Service
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CIP 1, record 1, English, CIP
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Cartographic Imaging and Printing Service(CIP) of Aeronautical and Technical Services, provides a variety of advanced digital and photomechanical imaging services related to the enhancement, assembly and publishing of cartographic images in support of client's mapping and publishing programs. Products include Aeronautical, Topographic, Hydrographic maps and customized imaging services. 2, record 1, English, - Cartographic%20Imaging%20and%20Printing%20Service
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Cartographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Service d'imagerie et d'imprimerie cartographiques
1, record 1, French, Service%20d%27imagerie%20et%20d%27imprimerie%20cartographiques
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Service d'imagerie et d'imprimerie cartographiques des Services aéronautiques et techniques fournit une variété de services d'imagerie photomécanique et numérique de pointe relatifs à la mise en valeur, au montage et à la publication d'images cartographiques appuyant les programmes de cartographie et de publication des clients. Les produits comprennent des cartes aéronautiques, topographiques et hydrographiques, ainsi que des services d'imagerie adaptée au besoin du client. 2, record 1, French, - Service%20d%27imagerie%20et%20d%27imprimerie%20cartographiques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-12-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Cartography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Cartographic Printing Service
1, record 2, English, Cartographic%20Printing%20Service
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CPS 1, record 2, English, CPS
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Cartographic Printing Service(CPS) of Aeronautical and Technical Services produces maps for different government clients and is the official backup for the Department of National Defence printers. 1, record 2, English, - Cartographic%20Printing%20Service
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Cartographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Service d'imprimerie cartographique
1, record 2, French, Service%20d%27imprimerie%20cartographique
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Service d'imprimerie cartographique des Services aéronautiques et techniques produit des cartes pour divers clients gouvernementaux, et il constitue l'auxiliaire officiel des imprimeurs du ministère de la Défense nationale. 1, record 2, French, - Service%20d%27imprimerie%20cartographique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1981-11-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- traditional-style chart 1, record 3, English, traditional%2Dstyle%20chart
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An inhouse CHS cartographic term used to describe the majority of those charts produced by the CHS [Cartographic Hydrographic Service] prior to the adoption of metric charting and characterized, for the most part, by one or more of the following-depths shown in imperial units(feet, fathoms, fathoms and feet), depth contours as black symbolized lines and a relatively heavier reliance on soundings than on depth contours to depict depths and submarine physiology. 1, record 3, English, - traditional%2Dstyle%20chart
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Note Definition prepared and used by the CTS (Cartographic Training and Standards) - Fisheries and Oceans, Canada. 1, record 3, English, - traditional%2Dstyle%20chart
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- carte traditionnelle 1, record 3, French, carte%20traditionnelle
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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