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MAP MANUSCRIPT [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- map compilation
1, record 1, English, map%20compilation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chart compilation 2, record 1, English, chart%20compilation
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of extracting map detail from existing maps, aerial photographs, and other sources, and the preparation of a new or improved map based on this detail. 3, record 1, English, - map%20compilation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Map compilation is the preparation of new or revised maps by assembling data extracted from existing maps, aerial photographs, surveys and thematic research. The result is called a map manuscript or fair drawing. 4, record 1, English, - map%20compilation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Chart compilation and drawing are in the hands of a team of civilian hydrographic officers and draughtsmen who work in the Hydrographic Branch of the Navy Department in Wellington. 2, record 1, English, - map%20compilation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A chart is a special type of map, such as for navigation purposes (hydrographic chart or bathymetric chart), that may convey other information than purely geographic. 5, record 1, English, - map%20compilation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- compilation des cartes
1, record 1, French, compilation%20des%20cartes
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- compilation de cartes 2, record 1, French, compilation%20de%20cartes
correct, feminine noun
- compilation d'une carte 3, record 1, French, compilation%20d%27une%20carte
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compilation : En cartographie, sélection, assemblage et présentation graphique de toutes les informations pertinentes nécessaires à la préparation d'une nouvelle carte ou de la nouvelle édition d'une carte. Ces informations peuvent provenir d'autres cartes, de photographies aériennes, de levés, de données nouvelles, et de sources diverses. 3, record 1, French, - compilation%20des%20cartes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- field sketch
1, record 2, English, field%20sketch
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rough manuscript topographic map made in the field by an association of freehand sketching and a few simple measurements of bearing and distance. 2, record 2, English, - field%20sketch
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- croquis altimétrique
1, record 2, French, croquis%20altim%C3%A9trique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-05-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Display Technology
- Cartography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- automated digitizing
1, record 3, English, automated%20digitizing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- automated digitising 2, record 3, English, automated%20digitising
correct, Great Britain
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conversion of a map to digital form using a method which involves little or no operator intervention during the digitizing stage ... 1, record 3, English, - automated%20digitizing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When digitising the map manuscript manual control also prevails in practice. Only recently have a few institutions started to use automated digitising(raster scanning or line following). 2, record 3, English, - automated%20digitizing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
- Cartographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- numérisation automatisée
1, record 3, French, num%C3%A9risation%20automatis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- digitalisation automatique 2, record 3, French, digitalisation%20automatique
avoid, anglicism, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Numérisation automatisée des cartes. 3, record 3, French, - num%C3%A9risation%20automatis%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-05-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Computer Graphics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- map manuscript
1, record 4, English, map%20manuscript
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... When the map manuscript is to be digitised, the photogrammetric instrument does not need to be supplied with any extra electronic attachments... For digitising map manuscripts, then, almost as many cartographic digitisers are needed as photogrammetric instruments. 1, record 4, English, - map%20manuscript
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Infographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- stéréominute
1, record 4, French, st%C3%A9r%C3%A9ominute
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'une stéréominute doit être digitalisée, il n'est pas nécessaire que l'instrument photogrammétrique soit équipé d'accessoires électroniques supplémentaires. 1, record 4, French, - st%C3%A9r%C3%A9ominute
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-04-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- compilation
1, record 5, English, compilation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the preparation of new or revised maps by assembling data extracted from existing maps, aerial photographs, surveys and thematic research. 1, record 5, English, - compilation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The result is called a map manuscript or fair drawing. 1, record 5, English, - compilation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- préparation cartographique
1, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9paration%20cartographique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Constitution des documents graphiques utilisés à des fins de rédaction définitive d'une carte géographique. 2, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9paration%20cartographique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-03-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- analytical plotter
1, record 6, English, analytical%20plotter
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... analytical plotters are designed... for aerial triangulation, production of drafted map manuscript and treatment of non-conventional photography. 2, record 6, English, - analytical%20plotter
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- appareil analytique
1, record 6, French, appareil%20analytique
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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