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GEOCENTRIC SYSTEM [7 records]

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Record 1 2022-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
  • Space Physics
CONT

The Ptolemaic system is a geocentric cosmology; that is, it starts by assuming that Earth is stationary and at the centre of the universe. The "natural" expectation for ancient societies was that the heavenly bodies(Sun, Moon, planets, and stars) must travel in uniform motion along the most "perfect" path possible, a circle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
  • Physique spatiale

Spanish

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Record 2 2022-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
CONT

... the geocentric model(also known as geocentrism, often exemplified specifically by the Ptolemaic system) is a superseded description of the Universe with Earth at the center. Under the geocentric model, the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets all orbit Earth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
DEF

Théorie selon laquelle la Terre est immobile au centre du «monde» tandis que les corps célestes (Soleil, Lune, planètes, étoiles) tournent autour d'elle.

Spanish

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Record 3 2021-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • System Names
  • Physical Geography (General)
OBS

SIRGAS is the geocentric reference system for the Americas. Its definition corresponds to the International Terrestrial Reference System(ITRS) and it is realized by a regional densification of the International Terrestrial Reference Frame(ITRF) in Latin America.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de systèmes
  • Géographie physique (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 4 2009-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Remote Sensing
DEF

A set of parameters which describe the location of satellites with respect to time, and which are transmitted (broadcasted) from the satellites

CONT

The broadcast ephemeris is decoded by all GPS [Global Positioning System] receivers. It contains information that allow the GPS receivers to compute the Earth-Centered Earth-Fixed(ECEF) coordinates of each of the satellites relative to the WGS84 datum. The Keplerian elements consist of positional information at a single reference time, and parameters related to the predicted rate of change in order to account for solar radiation and gravity perturbations. Periodic terms are added for argument of perigee, geocentric distance and inclination. The broadcast ephemeris is transmitted daily to the satellites via the Control Segment for future rebroadcast by the satellites.

OBS

broadcast ephemeris; broadcast ephemerides: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Télédétection
DEF

Ensemble de paramètres décrivant la position des satellites en fonction du temps qui sont émis (diffusés) par les satellites.

CONT

Le Système géodésique mondial (World Geodetic System 1984, WGS84) est le système de référence à l'échelle planétaire du GPS [Global Positioning System], dans lequel sont exprimées les éphémérides des satellites, ceux-ci les retransmettant vers la Terre (éphémérides radiodiffusées ou «broadcast ephemerides»).

OBS

éphémérides diffusées : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 5 2009-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrology
CONT

a horoscope consists of a geocentric map of the solar system at a given moment of time. On this map the position of the Sun, Moon, and the other eight are calculated in relation to the signs of the Zodiac.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrologie
CONT

dresser un horoscope signifie établir la carte du ciel de naissance et en donner une interprétation circonstanciée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Astrología
DEF

Predicción del futuro que aguarda a personas, países, etc., realizada por los astrólogos y deducida de la posición relativa de los astros del sistema solar y de los signos del Zodíaco en un momento dado.

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Record 6 2006-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
OBS

The New Brunswick Plane Rectangular Coordinate Projection is a stereographic double projection of the NAD83(CSRS) geocentric ellipsoid, on a secant plane. The North American Datum of 1983 has been redefined through the Canadian Spatial Reference System(CSRS).

Key term(s)
  • Plane Rectangular Coordinate Projection of New Brunswick

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
OBS

La projection des coordonnées planes rectangulaires du Nouveau-Brunswick est une projection stéréographique sécante appuyée sur l'ellipsoïde géocentrique NAD83(CSRS). Le système de référence nord-américain de 1983 a été redéfini par rapport au système canadien de référence spatiale(CSRS) et sera dorénavant connu sous NAD83(CSRS).

Spanish

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Record 7 2003-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
CONT

The Geocentric(EarthCentered) Inertial Coordinate System is used to determine the orientation of an object orbiting the Earth in space.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace

Spanish

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