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GEODETIC NETWORK [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
- Seismic Prospecting
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- earthquake early warning system
1, record 1, English, earthquake%20early%20warning%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- EEW system 1, record 1, English, EEW%20system
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Earthquake early warning(EEW) systems use earthquake science and the technology of monitoring systems to alert devices and people when shaking waves generated by an earthquake are expected to arrive at their location.... The most important component of an earthquake early warning system is a dense network of seismic and geodetic stations with robust communications. 1, record 1, English, - earthquake%20early%20warning%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
- Prospection sismique
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système d'alerte précoce aux tremblements de terre
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20pr%C3%A9coce%20aux%20tremblements%20de%20terre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- système d'alerte sismique précoce 2, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20sismique%20pr%C3%A9coce
correct, masculine noun
- système d'ASP 2, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27ASP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fonctionnement des systèmes d'ASP. Les tremblements de terre libèrent une énergie qui traverse la Terre sous forme d'ondes sismiques. Des capteurs sismiques détectent la première énergie émise par un tremblement de terre, les ondes P [primaires] qui causent rarement des dommages. Les capteurs transmettent cette information à des centres de données où un ordinateur calcule la localisation et la magnitude du tremblement de terre, ainsi que les tremblements attendus dans la région. 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20pr%C3%A9coce%20aux%20tremblements%20de%20terre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
alertes du système d'ASP 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20pr%C3%A9coce%20aux%20tremblements%20de%20terre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vulcanología y sismología
- Prospección sísmica
- Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de alerta temprana de terremotos
1, record 1, Spanish, sistema%20de%20alerta%20temprana%20de%20terremotos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] red de acelerómetros, comunicación, computadoras y alarmas, diseñados para la notificación regional de un sismo sustancial cuando está en progreso. 1, record 1, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20alerta%20temprana%20de%20terremotos
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Cartography
- Remote Sensing
- Astronomy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- geodetic reference network
1, record 2, English, geodetic%20reference%20network
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- geodetic control network 2, record 2, English, geodetic%20control%20network
correct
- geodetic control system 3, record 2, English, geodetic%20control%20system
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ellipsoid or sphere-shaped "net" that is used as a type of base-map or control to correlate co-ordinates on a flat image with their actual location on the spherical planetary body in order to obtain accurate measurements from images. 4, record 2, English, - geodetic%20reference%20network
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
geodetic reference network; geodetic control system : terms used at Natural Resources Canada-Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 2, English, - geodetic%20reference%20network
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Cartographie
- Télédétection
- Astronomie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- canevas géodésique
1, record 2, French, canevas%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- réseau géodésique de référence 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9seau%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, masculine noun
- réseau géodésique 3, record 2, French, r%C3%A9seau%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réseau de repères fixes par rapport auxquels on définit la localisation d'éléments topographiques sur une planète. 2, record 2, French, - canevas%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réseau géodésique de référence : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 25 juillet 2015. 4, record 2, French, - canevas%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
canevas géodésique; réseau géodésique : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 2, French, - canevas%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-07-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ship Piloting
- Mathematical Geography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- astrogeodetic datum orientation
1, record 3, English, astrogeodetic%20datum%20orientation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The adjustment of the ellipsoid of reference of a particular datum so that the sum of the squares of the deflections of the vertical at selected points throughout the geodetic network is minimized. 1, record 3, English, - astrogeodetic%20datum%20orientation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage des navires
- Géographie mathématique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- orientation de donnée astrogéodésique
1, record 3, French, orientation%20de%20donn%C3%A9e%20astrog%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-10-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Cartography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- reference ellipsoid
1, record 4, English, reference%20ellipsoid
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a mathematically defined surface that approximates the geoid, the truer figure of the Earth ... 1, record 4, English, - reference%20ellipsoid
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because of their relative simplicity, reference ellipsoids are used as a preferred surface on which geodetic network computations are performed and point coordinates such as latitude, longitude, and elevation are defined. 1, record 4, English, - reference%20ellipsoid
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Cartographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ellipsoïde de référence
1, record 4, French, ellipso%C3%AFde%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaque service géographique a choisi son propre ellipsoïde de référence en fonction de sa facilité d'emploi par rapport à son territoire national. 1, record 4, French, - ellipso%C3%AFde%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-09-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Technical Surveys
- Cartography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fundamental point
1, record 5, English, fundamental%20point
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A fundamental point is the geometric origin of a geodetic network and defines the geodetic datum of a national survey. 1, record 5, English, - fundamental%20point
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Levés et relevés techniques (Arpentage)
- Cartographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- point fondamental
1, record 5, French, point%20fondamental
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour localiser un point situé sur ou à proximité de la surface de la Terre il est nécessaire [...] de définir un système géodésique [...] Il comprend un ellipsoïde de référence, éventuellement un point fondamental (pour les systèmes locaux), un méridien origine [...] 1, record 5, French, - point%20fondamental
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] on utilise des mesures d'angles et de distances au sol à partir du point fondamental. En ce point, par convention le géoïde et l'ellipsoïde sont tangents. 1, record 5, French, - point%20fondamental
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-01-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Cartography
- Surveying
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- North American Datum
1, record 6, English, North%20American%20Datum
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- NAD 2, record 6, English, NAD
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The North American Datum(NAD) is the datum now used to define the geodetic network in North America. 2, record 6, English, - North%20American%20Datum
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A datum is a formal description of the shape of the earth along with an "anchor" point for the coordinate system. 2, record 6, English, - North%20American%20Datum
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Cartographie
- Arpentage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système de référence nord-américain
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- NAD 2, record 6, French, NAD
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- système de référence géodésique nord-américain 3, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain
correct, masculine noun
- NAD 2, record 6, French, NAD
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- NAD 2, record 6, French, NAD
- systèmes de référence terrestre nord-américain 3, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8mes%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20terrestre%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain
correct, masculine noun
- NAD 2, record 6, French, NAD
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- NAD 2, record 6, French, NAD
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les systèmes de référence géodésiques proviennent du besoin de rendre disponible une surface de référence constante et intégrée pour l’analyse de données. Des applications incluent l’arpentage, la cartographie, la navigation, la télédétection et l’exploration minière, entre autres. 1, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NAD : En Amérique du Nord [...] on utilise [entre autres] le NAD83 (pour North American Datum) qui a succédé au NAD27. Le nombre indique l'année de la généralisation du système. 4, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-09-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Surveying Techniques
- Mathematical Geography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- geodetic network
1, record 7, English, geodetic%20network
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A network of triangles which are measured exactly by techniques of terrestrial surveying or by satellite geodesy. 2, record 7, English, - geodetic%20network
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The geodetic network provides a spatial reference framework for all surveys. 3, record 7, English, - geodetic%20network
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'arpentage
- Géographie mathématique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- réseau géodésique
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9seau%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de points physiquement liés à la croûte terrestre dont on décrit la position définie par des coordonnées estimées et leurs variations. 2, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour positionner avec précision toute information en surface ou en sous-sol, il faut connaître la localisation d'un certain nombre de points de repères (latitude, longitude, altitude): ils constituent le réseau géodésique. 3, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces points sont déterminés par triangulation (mesures d'angles et de distances). 4, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
réseau géodésique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Réseau géodésique altimétrique, planimétrique. 6, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2009-05-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Technical Surveys
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- vertical control network
1, record 8, English, vertical%20control%20network
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- vertical-control network 2, record 8, English, vertical%2Dcontrol%20network
correct
- vertical-control net 2, record 8, English, vertical%2Dcontrol%20net
correct
- vertical control 3, record 8, English, vertical%20control
- leveling network 4, record 8, English, leveling%20network
correct
- levelling network 1, record 8, English, levelling%20network
correct
- levelling net 5, record 8, English, levelling%20net
- level net 6, record 8, English, level%20net
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A network of vertical control or benchmarks whose heights are known as accurately as possible, and whose horizontal position are known only approximately. 7, record 8, English, - vertical%20control%20network
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vertical control (network); levelling network: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 8, record 8, English, - vertical%20control%20network
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Basic vertical control network. 1, record 8, English, - vertical%20control%20network
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Geodetic leveling network. 7, record 8, English, - vertical%20control%20network
Record 8, Key term(s)
- leveling net
- vertical control net
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Levés et relevés techniques (Arpentage)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- canevas altimétrique
1, record 8, French, canevas%20altim%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- canevas de nivellement 2, record 8, French, canevas%20de%20nivellement
correct, masculine noun
- réseau de nivellement 3, record 8, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20nivellement
correct, masculine noun
- réseau de points de contrôle altimétriques 4, record 8, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20points%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20altim%C3%A9triques
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Canevas de points dont les altitudes ont été déterminées par rapport à un même niveau de référence. 5, record 8, French, - canevas%20altim%C3%A9trique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
canevas altimétrique; réseau de nivellement; réseau de points de contrôle altimétriques : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 6, record 8, French, - canevas%20altim%C3%A9trique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Mathematical Geography
- Mathematics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- African Continental Geodetic Network 1, record 9, English, African%20Continental%20Geodetic%20Network
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- African Continental Network on Geodetics
- Continental Geodetic Network of Africa
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Géographie mathématique
- Mathématiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Réseau géodésique continental africain
1, record 9, French, R%C3%A9seau%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20continental%20africain
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Réseau continental africain de géodésie
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas y cursos
- Geografía matemática
- Matemáticas
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- Red Geodésica Continental Africana
1, record 9, Spanish, Red%20Geod%C3%A9sica%20Continental%20Africana
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Red Geodésica Continental de África
- Red Continental Africana de Geodesia
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-07-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Cartography
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- geodetic control 1, record 10, English, geodetic%20control
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system of horizontal and or vertical control stations that have been established and adjusted by geodetic methods and in which the shape and size of the earth (geoid) have been considered in position computations. 1, record 10, English, - geodetic%20control
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The geodetic control network consists of a set of points whose latitude and longitudinal locations and elevations are precisely determined and recorded.(Introductory Cartography, J. Campbell, 1991, p. 61). 1, record 10, English, - geodetic%20control
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Cartographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- contrôle géodésique
1, record 10, French, contr%C3%B4le%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Données employées en géodésie et cartographie pour déterminer la position et l'élévation des points sur la surface de la terre ou sur une représentation cartographique de cette surface. 2, record 10, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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