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Record 1 2002-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
DEF

A system of accurate measurements used to determine the distances and directions or differences in elevation between points on the earth.

OBS

ground control: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

Système de mesures précises utilisé pour déterminer les distances et les directions, ou les différences d'altitude entre deux points de la surface terrestre.

OBS

cheminement par triangulation : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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

Sistema de medidas de precisión, empleado para medir las distancias y direcciones o las diferencias de alturas entre puntos de la superficie terrestre.

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