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TRANSIT BEARING [3 records]

Record 1 2002-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
DEF

A bearing determined by noting the time at which two features on the earth’s surface have the same relative bearing.

OBS

transit bearing : term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

Relèvement obtenu en notant l'heure à laquelle deux points marquant au sol se présentent sous un même relèvement relatif.

OBS

relèvement en transit: terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geografía matemática
DEF

Orientación determinada con relación al tiempo en el que dos puntos característicos del terreno tienen la misma orientación relativa.

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Record 2 1999-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marine and River Navigation Aids

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
DEF

Droite définie par deux points de repère qui, à bord d'un navire, permettent de se localiser ou de prendre un cap.

PHR

Prendre l'alignement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
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Record 3 1990-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
  • Optical Instruments
  • Optical Glass

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
  • Instruments d'optique
  • Verres d'optique

Spanish

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