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FLOOR CHART [3 records]

Record 1 1999-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Mining Operations
DEF

An appliance for measuring changes in vertical height usually at the coalface. It consists of a telescopic strut set between roof and floor and carrying a pen which records the movement on a clockwork-driven chart.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Exploitation minière
Key term(s)
  • enregistreur de convergence

Spanish

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Record 2 1989-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique

Spanish

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Record 3 1981-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oceanography
DEF

Water depth referred to chart datum for the highest elevation of an object on the sea floor(wreck, ruin or natural obstacle).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Océanographie
DEF

Hauteur d'eau libre, rapportée au zéro hydrographique au-dessus du point le plus haut d'un objet (épave, destruction ...) posé sur le fond de la mer ou d'un accident topographique de ce même fond.

Spanish

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