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HYDROGRAPHIC SCIENCE [1 record]

Record 1 2015-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • River and Sea Navigation
DEF

The science which deals with the measurements and description of the physical features of the oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and their adjoining coastal areas, with particular reference to their use for navigational purposes.

OBS

hydrography: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime
DEF

Science qui traite des mesures et descriptions des caractéristiques physiques des océans, mers, lacs, rivières ainsi que des régions côtières voisines, notamment en ce qui concerne leur utilisation pour les besoins de la navigation.

OBS

hydrographie : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
  • Navegación fluvial y marítima
DEF

Ciencia que trata de la descripción y medición de masas de agua con lámina libre, por ejemplo océanos, mares, corrientes, ríos, lagos, embalses, [etcétera,] en particular, cartografía de masas de agua para fines de navegación.

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