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LARGE SCALE MAPPING [2 records]

Record 1 2007-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cartography
  • Remote Sensing
DEF

Mapping at a scale larger than about 1:75,000.

CONT

These satellites essentially produce images that approach air photo quality in terms of discernable detail. The data is extensively used for large-scale mapping, town planning and strategic applications.

OBS

large-scale mapping: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cartographie
  • Télédétection
DEF

Cartographie dont l'échelle est supérieure à 1/75 000.

CONT

Le recours à un type différent d'image satellite, plus coûteux mais permettant une cartographie à grande échelle [...] illustre bien la souplesse et la précision de la cartographie par images satellites.

OBS

cartographie à grande échelle : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cartografía
  • Teledetección
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Record 2 1985-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
  • Cartography
OBS

by using the same mapping sewerage lines, housing and development plans can be superimposed on each (other) to give a more complete overview of the reserve, which will enable more efficient use of reserve lands.

Key term(s)
  • Large Scale Line Mapping Programme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
  • Cartographie
OBS

Rapport d'activité du MAIN - Région de l'Atlantique.

Spanish

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