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Record 1 2003-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
DEF

A grid coordinate system based on the transverse Mercator projection, applied to maps of the earth's surface extending to 84 N and 80 S latitudes.

OBS

universal transverse Mercator grid: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

Grille basée sur la projection de Mercator transverse et utilisée pour la représentation des zones terrestres situées au-delà de 84 de latitude nord et 80 de latitude sud.

OBS

grille de Mercator transverse universelle : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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

Cuadriculado basado en la proyección transversa Mercator, aplicado a mapas de la superficie de la Tierra, comprendidos entre los 84° latitud Norte y los 80° latitud Sur.

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