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CARTOGRAPHE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Cartography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cartographic draftsperson
1, record 1, English, cartographic%20draftsperson
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cartographic draughtsman 2, record 1, English, cartographic%20draughtsman
correct
- cartographic draughtswoman 3, record 1, English, cartographic%20draughtswoman
correct
- cartographic draftsman 4, record 1, English, cartographic%20draftsman
correct
- cartographic draftswoman 5, record 1, English, cartographic%20draftswoman
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... she graduated from Algonquin College with a diploma in commercial art, and then trained as a cartographic draftswoman with Agriculture Canada, meticulously inscribing lines into acetate from surveyor's maps. 5, record 1, English, - cartographic%20draftsperson
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Cartographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dessinateur en cartographie
1, record 1, French, dessinateur%20en%20cartographie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dessinatrice en cartographie 2, record 1, French, dessinatrice%20en%20cartographie
correct, feminine noun
- dessinateur cartographe 3, record 1, French, dessinateur%20cartographe
correct, masculine noun
- dessinatrice cartographe 2, record 1, French, dessinatrice%20cartographe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technicien spécialisé dans l’exécution de cartes et graphiques géographiques. 4, record 1, French, - dessinateur%20en%20cartographie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tout est représentable sur une carte, et c'est le rôle du dessinateur cartographe de se charger de cette représentation. Le dessinateur cartographe réalise, à l'aide d’outils informatiques, des représentations de l'espace et des réalités physiques : réseau routier, fluvial, relief des sols [...] Mathématicien et utilisateur chevronné des outils informatiques du type SIG(systèmes d’information géographique), le dessinateur cartographe utilise des informations d’origines diverses(relevés sur le terrain, enregistrements, photos…), qu'il convertit en données informatiques pour réaliser des cartes pour le cadastre. 3, record 1, French, - dessinateur%20en%20cartographie
Record 1, Key term(s)
- dessinatrice-cartographe
- dessinateur-cartographe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-08-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Cartography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cartographer
1, record 2, English, cartographer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It goes without saying that most cartographers are employed in map-making ... Individual cartographers vary a great deal in what they do, but we can identify certain basic functions that are performed by cartographers in general. The most important of these are liaison, editing, drafting, reprographics, administration, research, teaching and custodianship. Depending on the nature and size of the organization for which the cartographer works, he or she may perform just one or several of these functions. 1, record 2, English, - cartographer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Cartographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cartographe
1, record 2, French, cartographe
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nul besoin de dire que la plupart des cartographes travaillent dans le domaine de la création de cartes [...] Les tâches exactes de chaque cartographe varient beaucoup, mais on peut en identifier les fonctions de base générales. Les plus importantes sont toutefois la liaison, l'édition, le dessin, la reproduction, l'administration, la recherche, l'éducation et la préservation. Selon la nature et la grosseur de l'organisation où il travaille, le cartographe effectuera une ou plusieurs de ces fonctions. 2, record 2, French, - cartographe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le cartographe donne une représentation visuelle d’un territoire(carte politique, démographique, marine, routière, géologique...). Il doit maîtriser les SIG(systèmes d’information géographique) qui permettent, par exemple, à une commune de visualiser son parc immobilier, de gérer ses permis de construire ou de réaliser une simulation en 3D [trois dimensions] d’une crue. 3, record 2, French, - cartographe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Various Metal Ores
- Mineralogy
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- metallogenist
1, record 3, English, metallogenist
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- mineral assessment geologist 2, record 3, English, mineral%20assessment%20geologist
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Metallogenist / Mineral Assessment Geologist is responsible for undertaking regional metallogenic studies in collaboration with bedrock mapping geologists, mineral deposit and placer geologists, and providing advice on regional mineral potential in support of land use planning. Responsibilities include supervision of field personnel and management of logistics to ensure safe and efficient field operations. 2, record 3, English, - metallogenist
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
- Minéralogie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- métallogéniste
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9tallog%C3%A9niste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spécialiste de l’étude de la formation des gîtes métallifères (métallogenèse). 2, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9tallog%C3%A9niste
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’une des préoccupations principales du métallogéniste a été jusqu’ici la détermination des conditions physiques de genèse du minerai. 3, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9tallog%C3%A9niste
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] le métallogéniste doit être un géologue «généraliste», géologue de terrain et cartographe de formation, qui doit faire continuellement appel aux autres sciences de la Terre et à des disciplines voisines. Dans des situations particulières, il peut être amené à faire œuvre de géologue minier ou à établir les différents programmes d’une prospection [...] 4, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9tallog%C3%A9niste
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Minerales varios (Minas metálicas)
- Mineralogía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- metalogenista 1, record 3, Spanish, metalogenista
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- type affixing
1, record 4, English, type%20affixing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- type positioning 2, record 4, English, type%20positioning
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In traditional cartography, the attachment of type in the form of stripping film on to a registered map overlay in proper relationship to linework and other map symbology. 3, record 4, English, - type%20affixing
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An adhesive, usually a coating of wax is applied to the emulsion side of a wrong reading image positive stripping film. A sharp but delicate knife is used to cut around the type image and using a pair of tweezers, the thin emulsion layer is peeled off and positioned on a clear map overlay. Finally, by using a burnishing tool, the thin emulsion layer containing the type image and coated with wax, is rubbed down thereby ensuring better adhesion. The same process may be done using negative stripping film and a map negative overlay. 3, record 4, English, - type%20affixing
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
type affixing; type positioning: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 4, English, - type%20affixing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- positionnement des écritures
1, record 4, French, positionnement%20des%20%C3%A9critures
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- placement des écritures 2, record 4, French, placement%20des%20%C3%A9critures
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le positionnement des écritures sur une carte mérite une attention particulière, et c'est là que réside l'art du cartographe. En cartographie interactive pour le Web, il faut généralement suivre les règles d’utilisation du logiciel : celui-ci positionne habituellement les caractères en ligne droite, soit à l'horizontale, soit à un angle prédéterminé. Aussi, la plupart des logiciels permettent de positionner le toponyme par rapport au symbole du lieu qu'il désigne. 3, record 4, French, - positionnement%20des%20%C3%A9critures
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le placement des écritures demande une compétence particulière. La lisibilité conjointe de l’écriture et de la symbolisation nécessite souvent qu’on éloigne quelque peu l’écriture de son point d’attache le plus naturel. La difficulté s’accroît quand la densité des écritures augmente, ainsi que le nombre de thèmes concernés. 4, record 4, French, - positionnement%20des%20%C3%A9critures
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
positionnement des écritures : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 4, French, - positionnement%20des%20%C3%A9critures
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-12-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Cartography
- Air Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- International Cartographic Association
1, record 5, English, International%20Cartographic%20Association
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ICA 1, record 5, English, ICA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mission of the International Cartographic Association is to promote the discipline and profession of cartography in an international context. ICA is the world authoritative body for cartography, the discipline dealing with the conception, production, dissemination and study of maps. 1, record 5, English, - International%20Cartographic%20Association
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Cartographie
- Transport aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Association Cartographique Internationale
1, record 5, French, Association%20Cartographique%20Internationale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ACI 1, record 5, French, ACI
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La mission de l'Association Cartographique Internationale est de promouvoir la discipline cartographique et la profession de cartographe dans un contexte international. L'ACI est l'organisme faisant mondialement autorité en matière de cartographie, qui est la discipline traitant de la conception, de la production, de la diffusion et de l'étude des cartes. 1, record 5, French, - Association%20Cartographique%20Internationale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Cartografía
- Transporte aéreo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación Cartográfica Internacional
1, record 5, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20Cartogr%C3%A1fica%20Internacional
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ACI 1, record 5, Spanish, ACI
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-12-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- map notation
1, record 6, English, map%20notation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mapping caribou movements and distributions ... Recommendation: Better map notations are needed. As an alternative to individual mapping, caribou movements and distributions could be documented on an on-going basis (vs. once or twice a year). This task could, potentially, be undertaken by local RRC staff and hunters visiting their offices. Caribou monitoring could be recorded on a base map. 2, record 6, English, - map%20notation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- convention cartographique
1, record 6, French, convention%20cartographique
see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système employé (symboles, légende, numérotation, pictogrammes, etc.) pour décrire les points d’intérêt d’une carte. 1, record 6, French, - convention%20cartographique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme employé en langage du métier et soumis par M. Robert Rossignol, cartographe à Ressources naturelles Canada. 1, record 6, French, - convention%20cartographique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1988-07-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Historical Atlas of Canada
1, record 7, English, Historical%20Atlas%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Geoffrey J. Matthews, cartographer/designer; 1987. 1, record 7, English, - Historical%20Atlas%20of%20Canada
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Atlas historique du Canada
1, record 7, French, Atlas%20historique%20du%20Canada
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Geoffrey J. Matthews, cartographe et graphiste; 1987. 1, record 7, French, - Atlas%20historique%20du%20Canada
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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