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CURVILINEAR FEATURE [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Remote Sensing
DEF

A natural circular or arcuate feature studied for its geological significance.

CONT

Two coordinate pairs, one for the beginning and one for the end of the line, are needed to fully describe a straight line. Many coordinate pairs may be needed to fully describe a curvilinear feature.

OBS

curvilinear feature: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télédétection
DEF

Élément naturel circulaire ou arqué étudié pour son importance géologique.

OBS

élément curvilinéaire : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

Spanish

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