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HORA SOLAR LOCAL [1 record]

Record 1 2007-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Astronautics
DEF

The apparent time of day at a given spot on the Earth, relative to the Sun's position.

OBS

The time at which the Sun is at its highest point is noon, which defines the remaining 24 hours.

OBS

local sun time: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Astronautique
DEF

Temps apparent du jour, à un point donné sur Terre, relativement à la position du Soleil.

OBS

heure solaire locale : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de Radarsat-2 (GTTR).

Spanish

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