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IGLD [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Mathematical Geography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- International Great Lakes Datum of 1955
1, record 1, English, International%20Great%20Lakes%20Datum%20of%201955
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- IGLD(1955) 1, record 1, English, IGLD%281955%29
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[An ad hoc committee of experts from Federal agencies of the United States and Canada] is responsible for the coordination of the collection, compilation, use, and dissemination of data related to hydraulics, hydrology, and vertical control for the Great Lakes — St. Lawrence River [system]. A fundamental requirement for coordinated management is a common height reference system ... by which water levels can be measured and meaningfully related to each other. The first such vertical datum for the Great Lakes was the International Great Lakes Datum of 1955 ... 1, record 1, English, - International%20Great%20Lakes%20Datum%20of%201955
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Géographie mathématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Système de référence international des Grands Lacs de 1955
1, record 1, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20international%20des%20Grands%20Lacs%20de%201955
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- SRIGL (1955) 1, record 1, French, SRIGL%20%281955%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Un comité spécial formé d'experts des organismes fédéraux des États-Unis et du Canada] est responsable de la coordination de la cueillette, de la compilation, de l'utilisation et de la dissémination des données liées à l'hydraulique, à l'hydrologie et au contrôle vertical du réseau des Grands Lacs et du Saint-Laurent. Une exigence fondamentale pour une gestion coordonnée est un système de référence altimétrique commun [...] par lequel les niveaux d'eau peuvent être mesurés et liés d'une manière significative l'un à l'autre. Le premier [système de référence altimétrique] aux Grands Lacs a été le Système de référence international des Grands Lacs de 1955 [...] 1, record 1, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20international%20des%20Grands%20Lacs%20de%201955
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- International Great Lakes Datum 1985
1, record 2, English, International%20Great%20Lakes%20Datum%201985
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- IGLD 1985 1, record 2, English, IGLD%201985
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On the Great Lakes, water level and chart datum elevations are presently referenced to International Great Lakes Datum 1985 ... 1, record 2, English, - International%20Great%20Lakes%20Datum%201985
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Système de référence international des Grands Lacs de 1985
1, record 2, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20international%20des%20Grands%20Lacs%20de%201985
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- SRIGL 1985 1, record 2, French, SRIGL%201985
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les Grands Lacs, l'altitude de référence du niveau des eaux et du zéro hydrographique est actuellement établie en fonction du Système de référence international des Grands Lacs de 1985 [...] 1, record 2, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20international%20des%20Grands%20Lacs%20de%201985
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-01-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Mathematical Geography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- International Great Lakes Datum
1, record 3, English, International%20Great%20Lakes%20Datum
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IGLD 1, record 3, English, IGLD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Géographie mathématique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Système de référence international des Grands Lacs
1, record 3, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20international%20des%20Grands%20Lacs
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SRIGL 1, record 3, French, SRIGL
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-05-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- International Grand Lodge of Druidism
1, record 4, English, International%20Grand%20Lodge%20of%20Druidism
correct, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- IGLD 1, record 4, English, IGLD
correct, international
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Grande Lodge Internationale du Druidisme
1, record 4, French, Grande%20Lodge%20Internationale%20du%20Druidisme
correct, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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