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CDED [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-11-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Mathematical Geography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Digital Elevation Data
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Digital%20Elevation%20Data
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CDED 1, record 1, English, CDED
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canada CDED consists of an ordered array of ground elevations at regularly spaced intervals. It is based on National Topographic System (NTS) maps at the 1:250 000 scale. Other complementary sources includes elevation data, aerotriangulation control points, and geodetic control points. Natural Resources Canada. 2, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Digital%20Elevation%20Data
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Géographie mathématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Données numériques d'élévation du Canada
1, record 1, French, Donn%C3%A9es%20num%C3%A9riques%20d%27%C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DNEC 1, record 1, French, DNEC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Données numériques d'élévation du Canada (DNEC) sont constituées de quadrillage d'élévations de terrain à intervalles réguliers. Ces DNEC sont basées sur les fichiers numériques de la Base nationale de données topographiques (BNDT) à l'échelle du 1/250 000, selon le Système national de référence cartographique (SNRC). Ils ont aussi comme source complémentaire les données d'élévation, les points de contrôle d'aérotriangulation et les points géodésiques. 2, record 1, French, - Donn%C3%A9es%20num%C3%A9riques%20d%27%C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20du%20Canada
Record 1, Key term(s)
- données altimétriques numériques canadiennes
- DANC
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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