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Record 1 2003-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
OBS

The Working Group on Calibration and Validation (WGCV) was established in 1984. This resulted from the recognition that calibration and validation activities should play a key role in all satellite Earth Observation missions to ensure the clear and quantitative understanding of the data they generate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
OBS

Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme.

Key term(s)
  • Groupe de travail sur l'étalonnage et l'homologation

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Metrología y unidades de medida
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