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HORIZONTAL DATUM [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-04-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- arm
1, record 1, English, arm
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The horizontal distance from the reference datum to an item's center of gravity. 2, record 1, English, - arm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Poids et charges (Transports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bras de levier
1, record 1, French, bras%20de%20levier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] distance horizontale du plan de référence au centre de gravité (C.G.) d'un élément. 2, record 1, French, - bras%20de%20levier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-03-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Mathematical Geography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- North American Datum of 1983
1, record 2, English, North%20American%20Datum%20of%201983
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NAD 83 2, record 2, English, NAD%2083
correct
- NAD83 3, record 2, English, NAD83
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- NAD83 Datum 4, record 2, English, NAD83%20Datum
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The North American Datum of 1983(NAD 83) is the horizontal and geometric control datum for the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America. NAD 83 was released in 1986. 2, record 2, English, - North%20American%20Datum%20of%201983
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Géographie mathématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Système de référence géodésique nord-américain de 1983
1, record 2, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain%20de%201983
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- NAD 83 2, record 2, French, NAD%2083
correct, masculine noun
- NAD83 1, record 2, French, NAD83
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Système géodésique nord-américain de 1983 3, record 2, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain%20de%201983
correct, masculine noun
- NAD 83 3, record 2, French, NAD%2083
correct, masculine noun
- NAD 83 3, record 2, French, NAD%2083
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Modèle mathématique s'apparentant à la forme de la terre (géoïde). Le Nad 83 (North American Datum) est basé sur l'ellipsoïde GRS80 (Geodetic Reference System of 1980). Cet ellipsoïde est géocentrique. 4, record 2, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain%20de%201983
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-03-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- horizontal datum
1, record 3, English, horizontal%20datum
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- horizontal control datum 2, record 3, English, horizontal%20control%20datum
correct
- horizontal geodetic datum 3, record 3, English, horizontal%20geodetic%20datum
correct
- horizontal geodetic reference system 4, record 3, English, horizontal%20geodetic%20reference%20system
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A horizontal datum is a specified coordinate system for a collection of positions on the surface of the earth. Traditionally, horizontal datums have used classical surveying methods(i. e. measuring distances and angles through triangulation surveys) to best fit to the surface of the earth. 1, record 3, English, - horizontal%20datum
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de référence planimétrique
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20planim%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- référentiel planimétrique 2, record 3, French, r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rentiel%20planim%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
- système de référence géodésique horizontal 3, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20horizontal
correct, masculine noun
- système de référence horizontal 4, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20horizontal
correct, masculine noun
- référentiel géodésique horizontal 5, record 3, French, r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rentiel%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20horizontal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Un] référentiel géodésique [est une] série de caractéristiques définissant la zone de référence ou le système des coordonnées de référence utilisés pour le contrôle géodésique lors du calcul des coordonnées de différents points au sol. Les référentiels géodésiques sont généralement définis en tant que référentiels géodésiques horizontaux et verticaux séparément. 5, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20planim%C3%A9trique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-03-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Mathematical Geography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- North American Datum of 1927
1, record 4, English, North%20American%20Datum%20of%201927
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- NAD27 2, record 4, English, NAD27
correct
- NAD 27 3, record 4, English, NAD%2027
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- NAD27 Datum 4, record 4, English, NAD27%20Datum
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A horizontal datum used for Canadian nautical charts whose initial point at Meades Ranch, Kansas is located, based on the Clarke spheroid of 1866, at latitude 39°13’26". 686N, longitude 98°32’30". 506W and whose azimuth to station Waldo is 75°28’09". 64. 5, record 4, English, - North%20American%20Datum%20of%201927
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Definition based on the Glossary of Mapping, Charting, and Geodetic Terms prepared for the Department of Defense, U.S.A., 1973 and modified by the CTS (Cartographic Training and Standards), Fisheries and Oceans, Canada. 5, record 4, English, - North%20American%20Datum%20of%201927
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Géographie mathématique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Système géodésique nord-américain de 1927
1, record 4, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain%20de%201927
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- NAD27 2, record 4, French, NAD27
correct, masculine noun
- NAD 27 3, record 4, French, NAD%2027
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Système de référence géodésique nord-américain de 1927 4, record 4, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain%20de%201927
correct, masculine noun
- NAD27 4, record 4, French, NAD27
correct, masculine noun
- NAD27 4, record 4, French, NAD27
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Modèle mathématique s'apparentant à la forme de la terre (géoïde). Le Nad 27 (North American Datum) est basé sur l'ellipsoïde de Clarke 1866. Cet ellipsoïde n'est pas géocentrique. 5, record 4, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain%20de%201927
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-06-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Design
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- arrowless dimensioning 1, record 5, English, arrowless%20dimensioning
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Also known as dimensioning without dimension lines, arrowless dimensioning is similar to tabular dimensioning in that features are identified with letters and keyed to a table. Location dimensions are established with extension lines as coordinates from determined datums. 2, record 5, English, - arrowless%20dimensioning
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
To avoid having a large number of dimensions extending away from the part, arrowless or ordinate dimensioning may be used... In this system, the "zero" lines represent the vertical and horizontal datum lines, and each of the dimensions shown without arrowheads indicates the distance from the zero line... Arrowless dimensioning is particularly useful when such features are produced on a general-purpose machine, such as a jig borer, a tape-controlled drill, or a turret-type press. 3, record 5, English, - arrowless%20dimensioning
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Dessin industriel
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cotation sans flèche
1, record 5, French, cotation%20sans%20fl%C3%A8che
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour éviter d'avoir un grand nombre de cotes sortant de la pièce, on utilise la cotation sans flèche ou ordonnée. Dans ce système, les lignes «zéro» représentent les lignes de base verticale et horizontale, et chacune des cotes sans flèche indique la distance à partir de la ligne zéro. 1, record 5, French, - cotation%20sans%20fl%C3%A8che
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- reduction to sea level
1, record 6, English, reduction%20to%20sea%20level
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A reduction applied to a measured horizontal length on the earth's surface to reduce it to the surface of the sea level datum of the reference spheroid. 2, record 6, English, - reduction%20to%20sea%20level
Record 6, Key term(s)
- sea level reduction
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- réduction au niveau de la mer
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9duction%20au%20niveau%20de%20la%20mer
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modification apportée aux observations barométriques de détermination d'altitudes pour tenir compte de la différence d'altitude entre la station de référence et le niveau de la mer. 2, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9duction%20au%20niveau%20de%20la%20mer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] réduction au niveau de la mer [est un] procédé de calcul permettant de rendre comparables des grandeurs météorologiques, à différents niveaux dans l'atmosphère, dont les valeurs varient systématiquement en fonction de l'altitude. C'est principalement sur la pression et la température que l'on opère de tels ajustements. 3, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9duction%20au%20niveau%20de%20la%20mer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pour une réduction au niveau de la mer veuillez ajouter 64.2 hPa aux valeurs dans le tableau (conformément à l'ICAO). 4, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9duction%20au%20niveau%20de%20la%20mer
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geografía matemática
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- reducción al nivel del mar
1, record 6, Spanish, reducci%C3%B3n%20al%20nivel%20del%20mar
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-11-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Physical Geography (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Average Terrestrial System 1977
1, record 7, English, Average%20Terrestrial%20System%201977
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ATS77 1, record 7, English, ATS77
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Average Terrestrial System, 1977 2, record 7, English, Average%20Terrestrial%20System%2C%201977
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ATS77-Average Terrestrial System 1977 : a horizontal datum upon which calculations were based to determine the value of coordinates of control points. 3, record 7, English, - Average%20Terrestrial%20System%201977
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Average Terrestrial System, 1977 (ATS77): term and abbreviation used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 7, English, - Average%20Terrestrial%20System%201977
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système de référence terrestre moyen de 1977
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20terrestre%20moyen%20de%201977
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ATS77 1, record 7, French, ATS77
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de référence terrestre moyen de 1977 (ATS77) : terme et abréviation en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 2, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20terrestre%20moyen%20de%201977
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-12-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- total head
1, record 8, English, total%20head
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- energy head 1, record 8, English, energy%20head
correct, standardized
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sum of the elevation of the free surface of a stream above a horizontal datum, at a section, and the velocity head based on the mean velocity at that section. 2, record 8, English, - total%20head
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms standardized by ISO. 3, record 8, English, - total%20head
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- charge totale
1, record 8, French, charge%20totale
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Somme de la hauteur de la surface libre d'un cours d'eau, en une section donnée, au-dessus d'un plan de référence, et de la charge dynamique calculée à partir de la vitesse moyenne dans cette section. 2, record 8, French, - charge%20totale
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charge totale : normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 8, French, - charge%20totale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- carga total
1, record 8, Spanish, carga%20total
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- altura de energía 1, record 8, Spanish, altura%20de%20energ%C3%ADa
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Suma de la altura de la superficie libre de un curso de agua por encima de un nivel de referencia horizontal, en una sección, y la altura de velocidad basado en la velocidad media en dicha sección. 1, record 8, Spanish, - carga%20total
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-04-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Design
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- zero line 1, record 9, English, zero%20line
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zero Line (in a graphical representation of limits and fits) means the straight line to which the deviations are referred. The zero line is the line of zero deviation and represents the basic size. By convention, when the zero line is drawn horizontally, positive deviations are shown above and negative deviations below it. 2, record 9, English, - zero%20line
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
To avoid having a large number of dimensions extending away from the part, arrowless or ordinate dimensioning may be used.... In this system, the "zero" lines represent the vertical and horizontal datum lines, and each of the dimensions shown without arrowheads indicates the distance from the zero line. There is never more than one zero line in each direction. 3, record 9, English, - zero%20line
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Dessin industriel
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ligne zéro
1, record 9, French, ligne%20z%C3%A9ro
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la représentation graphique des tolérances, la ligne zéro est la ligne d'écart nul qui correspond à la dimension nominale. Par convention, lorsque la ligne zéro est tracée horizontalement, les écarts positifs se trouvent représentés au-dessus de cette ligne et les écarts négatifs au-dessous. 2, record 9, French, - ligne%20z%C3%A9ro
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On appelle écart la différence algébrique entre la cote nominale et la limite maximale (ou minimale). La ligne d'écart nul, ou ligne zéro, est celle qui correspond à la cote nominale. 3, record 9, French, - ligne%20z%C3%A9ro
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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