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WGS-84 [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-03-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- World Geodetic System 84 ellipsoid
1, record 1, English, World%20Geodetic%20System%2084%20ellipsoid
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- WGS-84 ellipsoid 2, record 1, English, WGS%2D84%20ellipsoid
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The centre of the WGS-84 ellipsoid is generally considered to be about 2 cm off the centre of the earth's mass. 3, record 1, English, - World%20Geodetic%20System%2084%20ellipsoid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ellipsoïde du système géodésique mondial 84
1, record 1, French, ellipso%C3%AFde%20du%20syst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20mondial%2084
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ellipsoïde WGS-84 1, record 1, French, ellipso%C3%AFde%20WGS%2D84
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-10-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- vertical coordinate of the MLS datum point
1, record 2, English, vertical%20coordinate%20of%20the%20MLS%20datum%20point
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The vertical coordinate of the MLS datum point as defined by the same reference ellipsoid, coordinate system, and datum ... 1, record 2, English, - vertical%20coordinate%20of%20the%20MLS%20datum%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although WGS-84 has been approved as ICAO Standard for geographical coordinates indicating latitude and longitude, introduction of vertical WGS-84 coordinates is pending. Until this introduction, an elevation referenced to mean sea level(msl) can continue to be used. 1, record 2, English, - vertical%20coordinate%20of%20the%20MLS%20datum%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
MLS: microwave landing system. 1, record 2, English, - vertical%20coordinate%20of%20the%20MLS%20datum%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
vertical coordinate of the MLS datum point: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 2, English, - vertical%20coordinate%20of%20the%20MLS%20datum%20point
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coordonnée verticale du point d'origine MLS
1, record 2, French, coordonn%C3%A9e%20verticale%20du%20point%20d%27origine%20MLS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coordonnée verticale du point d'origine MLS, définie par l'ellipsoïde de référence, le système de coordonnées et le repère [...] 1, record 2, French, - coordonn%C3%A9e%20verticale%20du%20point%20d%27origine%20MLS
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que le WGS-84 ait été approuvé comme norme OACI pour les coordonnées géographiques indiquant la latitude et la longitude, l'introduction des coordonnées WGS-84 verticales est en instance. Jusqu'à ce qu'une décision soit prise à ce sujet, on pourra continuer à utiliser l'altitude topographique. 1, record 2, French, - coordonn%C3%A9e%20verticale%20du%20point%20d%27origine%20MLS
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
MLS : système d'atterrissage hyperfréquences. 2, record 2, French, - coordonn%C3%A9e%20verticale%20du%20point%20d%27origine%20MLS
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
coordonnée verticale du point d'origine MLS : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 2, French, - coordonn%C3%A9e%20verticale%20du%20point%20d%27origine%20MLS
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- coordenada vertical del punto de referencia del MLS
1, record 2, Spanish, coordenada%20vertical%20del%20punto%20de%20referencia%20del%20MLS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La coordenada vertical de dicho punto definido por la elipsoide de referencia, el sistema de coordenadas y la referencia, [...] 1, record 2, Spanish, - coordenada%20vertical%20del%20punto%20de%20referencia%20del%20MLS
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si bien el WGS-84 ha sido aprobado como norma de la OACI para las coordenadas geográficas que indican latitud y longitud, está pendiente la introducción de coordenadas verticales WGS-84. Hasta que se decida dicha introducción puede continuar usándose una elevación con referencia al nivel medio del mar (msl). 1, record 2, Spanish, - coordenada%20vertical%20del%20punto%20de%20referencia%20del%20MLS
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
MLS: sistema de aterrizaje por microondas. 2, record 2, Spanish, - coordenada%20vertical%20del%20punto%20de%20referencia%20del%20MLS
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
coordenada vertical del punto de referencia del MLS: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 2, Spanish, - coordenada%20vertical%20del%20punto%20de%20referencia%20del%20MLS
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