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MAP REFERENCE CODE [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cartography
DEF

A code used primarily for encoding grid coordinates and other information pertaining to maps. This code may be used for other purposes where the encryption of numerals is required.

OBS

map reference code : term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cartographie
DEF

Code utilisé pour chiffrer des coordonnées de carroyage et autres renseignements cartographiques. Les codes à référence cartographique peuvent être utilisés à volonté dans d'autres buts lorsqu'il est nécessaire de chiffrer des nombres.

OBS

code à référence cartographique : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cartografía
DEF

Código usado fundamentalmente para cifrar las coordenadas y otra información relativa a los mapas. Este código puede ser empleado para el cifrado de números si es necesario.

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