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TRIGONOMETRICAL SURVEY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Surveying
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- field control
1, record 1, English, field%20control
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A series of points whose relative positions and elevations are known. These positions are used in basic data in mapping and charting. Normally, these positions are established by survey methods, and are sometimes referred to as trig control or trigonometrical net(work). 2, record 1, English, - field%20control
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
field control: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - field%20control
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Arpentage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réseau trigonométrique
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20trigonom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Série de points dont les positions et les altitudes sont connues. Ces positions sont utilisées comme éléments de base dans l'établissement des cartes terrestres et marines. Normalement, ces positions sont déterminées par les méthodes de relevés géographiques, et sont parfois appelées: «points de contrôle trigonométriques». 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20trigonom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réseau trigonométrique : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20trigonom%C3%A9trique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cartografía
- Agrimensura
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- red topográfica de campo
1, record 1, Spanish, red%20topogr%C3%A1fica%20de%20campo
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de puntos de los que se conoce su posición relativa y su altitud. Estos puntos se emplean como datos básicos en los levantamientos topográficos. Normalmente, estos puntos se determinan por métodos topográficos y se denominan algunas veces como "red trigonométrica". 1, record 1, Spanish, - red%20topogr%C3%A1fica%20de%20campo
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