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CARTOGRAPHIE REFERENCE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-04-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Surveying Techniques
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Geodetic Survey: Spatially Enabling Canada
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Geodetic%20Survey%3A%20Spatially%20Enabling%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Geodetic Survey provides the fundamental reference frame and standards for the measurement of latitude, longitude, elevation and gravity anywhere in Canada and monitors motions of [the] continental landmass in support of geomatics and geoscience. This geospatial reference frame underpins all activities where positions matter, enabling mapping, land surveying, water management and engineering activities in Canada. A growing community of research scientists rely on the program's precise positioning and gravity information to study changes in the Earth. The program is delivered by real-time analysis of global satellite data, supporting client services that enable Canadians to use global navigation satellite systems (e.g. GPS) for precise positioning, including heights above sea-level. 2, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Geodetic%20Survey%3A%20Spatially%20Enabling%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canadian Geodetic Survey is managed by Natural Resources Canada. 3, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Geodetic%20Survey%3A%20Spatially%20Enabling%20Canada
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Canadian Geodetic Survey
- Spatially Enabling Canada
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Techniques d'arpentage
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Levés géodésiques du Canada : Le Canada à référence spatiale
1, record 1, French, Lev%C3%A9s%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9siques%20du%20Canada%C2%A0%3A%20Le%20Canada%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20spatiale
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les levés géodésiques du Canada fournissent les normes et le cadre de référence fondamentaux pour la mesure de la latitude, de la longitude, de l'élévation et de la gravité partout au Canada et surveillent les mouvements de la masse continentale en soutien à la géomatique et à la géoscience. Ce cadre de référence géospatial souligne toutes les activités où les positions sont importantes, ce qui permet des activités de cartographie, d’arpentage, de gestion de l'eau et d’ingénierie au Canada. Une communauté croissante de chercheurs s’appuie sur les informations précises de positionnement et de gravité du programme pour étudier les changements sur la Terre. Le programme est offert au moyen d’une analyse en temps réel des données satellitaires mondiales, en soutenant les services aux clients qui permettent aux Canadiens d’utiliser les systèmes mondiaux de navigation par satellite(p. ex., GPS) pour un positionnement précis, y compris pour les élévations au-dessus du niveau de la mer. 2, record 1, French, - Lev%C3%A9s%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9siques%20du%20Canada%C2%A0%3A%20Le%20Canada%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20spatiale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Levés géodésiques du Canada relève de Ressources naturelles Canada. 3, record 1, French, - Lev%C3%A9s%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9siques%20du%20Canada%C2%A0%3A%20Le%20Canada%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20spatiale
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Levés géodésiques du Canada
- Le Canada à référence spatiale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-01-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Cartography
- Surveying
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- North American Datum
1, record 2, English, North%20American%20Datum
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NAD 2, record 2, English, NAD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The North American Datum (NAD) is the datum now used to define the geodetic network in North America. 2, record 2, English, - North%20American%20Datum
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A datum is a formal description of the shape of the earth along with an "anchor" point for the coordinate system. 2, record 2, English, - North%20American%20Datum
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Cartographie
- Arpentage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de référence nord-américain
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- NAD 2, record 2, French, NAD
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- système de référence géodésique nord-américain 3, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain
correct, masculine noun
- NAD 2, record 2, French, NAD
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- NAD 2, record 2, French, NAD
- systèmes de référence terrestre nord-américain 3, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8mes%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20terrestre%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain
correct, masculine noun
- NAD 2, record 2, French, NAD
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- NAD 2, record 2, French, NAD
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les systèmes de référence géodésiques proviennent du besoin de rendre disponible une surface de référence constante et intégrée pour l'analyse de données. Des applications incluent l'arpentage, la cartographie, la navigation, la télédétection et l'exploration minière, entre autres. 1, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NAD : En Amérique du Nord [...] on utilise [entre autres] le NAD83 (pour North American Datum) qui a succédé au NAD27. Le nombre indique l’année de la généralisation du système. 4, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-07-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Wind Energy
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- zone of visual influence
1, record 3, English, zone%20of%20visual%20influence
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ZVI 1, record 3, English, ZVI
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- visual catchment 2, record 3, English, visual%20catchment
correct
- viewfield 3, record 3, English, viewfield
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The visual 'line of sight' or catchment area having the potential to be visually affected by a particular site or structure, such as wind turbines. 4, record 3, English, - zone%20of%20visual%20influence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zone of Visual Influence (ZVI). In planning a new wind farm, it is important to consider the effect it will have on the local landscape. Wind farm software will analyse topographical maps of the area surrounding a planned wind farm and highlight the areas from which the new wind farm will be visible - known as the "ZVI." 5, record 3, English, - zone%20of%20visual%20influence
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Énergie éolienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- zone de visibilité
1, record 3, French, zone%20de%20visibilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- zone d'influence visuelle 2, record 3, French, zone%20d%27influence%20visuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface visible affectant potentiellement un paysage, délimitée à l’occasion d’un projet d’implantation de parc éolien. 3, record 3, French, - zone%20de%20visibilit%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cartographie des zones de visibilité. Des logiciels de cartographie des zones de visibilité d’un parc éolien sont également disponibles. À partir d’une carte topographique, ces logiciels calculent les secteurs depuis lesquels tout ou partie du parc éolien sera perceptible. Ces logiciels s’appuient sur des algorithmes d’interpolation des lignes de vues. L'analyse de visibilité peut être réalisée selon différentes hauteurs de référence des éoliennes. 4, record 3, French, - zone%20de%20visibilit%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión del medio ambiente
- Energía eólica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona de influencia visual
1, record 3, Spanish, zona%20de%20influencia%20visual
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- zona de visibilidad 1, record 3, Spanish, zona%20de%20visibilidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-02-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- map indexing system 1, record 4, English, map%20indexing%20system
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system of labelling a series of maps, produced at varying scales, of the same area. 1, record 4, English, - map%20indexing%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système de découpage cartographique
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9coupage%20cartographique
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- système cartographique de découpage 1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20cartographique%20de%20d%C3%A9coupage
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un système normalisé de découpage et de numérotation de la cartographie de base d’un territoire donné. Chaque feuille cartographique, ou coupure, est représentée dans un format dont les limites sont définies, à des intervalles réguliers, par des coordonnées soit géographiques(latitude, longitude), soit rectangulaires(coordonnées issues de la projection adoptée). Les intervalles entre les limites des formats pour les différentes échelles se déduisent les uns des autres proportionnellement à ces échelles et chaque feuille porte un numéro ou un code unique qui, généralement, permet une référence à l'échelle qui assure la localisation de la carte par rapport aux feuilles avoisinantes. 1, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9coupage%20cartographique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La vedette, le synonyme et la définition ont été proposés par le Directeur des services de la cartographie, Ministère des terres et forêts, Province de Québec, qui s’est inspiré du livre Cartographie générale, Collection de l’Institut géographique national de la France, Eyrolles, 1972. 1, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9coupage%20cartographique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-09-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Physical Geography (General)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- World Geodetic System
1, record 5, English, World%20Geodetic%20System
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- WGS 1, record 5, English, WGS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- World Geodetic System - 1984 2, record 5, English, World%20Geodetic%20System%20%2D%201984
correct
- WGS-84 2, record 5, English, WGS%2D84
correct
- WGS-84 2, record 5, English, WGS%2D84
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The World Geodetic System defines a reference frame for the earth, for use in geodesy and navigation. The latest revision is WGS 84 dating from 1984 (last revised in 2004), which will be valid up to about 2010. 2, record 5, English, - World%20Geodetic%20System
Record 5, Key term(s)
- World Geodetic System
- WGS
- WGS84
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Système géodésique mondial
1, record 5, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20mondial
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- WGS 1, record 5, French, WGS
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Système géodésique mondial 1984 correct, masculine noun
- WGS84 correct, masculine noun
- WGS84
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Système géodésique mondial est le système géodésique associé au système GPS; il s’est rapidement imposé comme la référence universelle pour la cartographie. 1, record 5, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20mondial
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Système géodésique mondial
- Système WGS
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Geografía física (Generalidades)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema Geodésico Mundial
1, record 5, Spanish, Sistema%20Geod%C3%A9sico%20Mundial
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- WGS 1, record 5, Spanish, WGS
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Sistema Geodésico Mundial
- WGS84
- WGS
- Sistema WGS84
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-01-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Forestry Operations
- Remote Sensing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- broad forest type mapping
1, record 6, English, broad%20forest%20type%20mapping
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The identification of general forest classes. 2, record 6, English, - broad%20forest%20type%20mapping
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Broad forest type mapping refers to applications where broad categories are required (for example within Canada: hardwood, softwood, mixed wood, shrub land, grassland, bogs; Tropics: upland forests, flood plain, forests, swamp forests, savannah). 3, record 6, English, - broad%20forest%20type%20mapping
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
broad forest type mapping: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 4, record 6, English, - broad%20forest%20type%20mapping
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Exploitation forestière
- Télédétection
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cartographie des grands types forestiers
1, record 6, French, cartographie%20des%20grands%20types%20forestiers
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Identification des classes générales de forêt. 2, record 6, French, - cartographie%20des%20grands%20types%20forestiers
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] cartographie des grands types forestiers [fait référence aux] applications où seuls les grands types forestiers ont besoin d’être connus(par exemple au Canada : feuillus, conifères, forêts mixtes, savanes arbustives, prairies, marais; sous les Tropiques : hautes forêts, plaines inondables, forêts, forêts marécageuses, savanes). 1, record 6, French, - cartographie%20des%20grands%20types%20forestiers
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cartographie des grands types forestiers : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 3, record 6, French, - cartographie%20des%20grands%20types%20forestiers
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cartografía
- Explotación forestal
- Teledetección
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cartografía de los principales tipos de bosques
1, record 6, Spanish, cartograf%C3%ADa%20de%20los%20principales%20tipos%20de%20bosques
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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