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ABACO CONVERSION [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cartography
DEF

A nomogram for obtaining the conversion angle to apply when plotting great circle bearings on a Mercator projection.

OBS

abac scale: designation and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cartographie
DEF

Nomogramme destiné au calcul de l'angle de conversion à utiliser pour le report des relèvements orthodromiques sur une carte en projection de Mercator.

OBS

abaque de conversion : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cartografía
DEF

Elemento empleado para obtener el ángulo de conversión cuando se trazan marcaciones ortodrómicas sobre un mapa o carta en proyección Mercator.

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