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ELLIPSOIDE REFERENCE [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-03-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Mathematical Geography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- North American Datum of 1983
1, record 1, English, North%20American%20Datum%20of%201983
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NAD 83 2, record 1, English, NAD%2083
correct
- NAD83 3, record 1, English, NAD83
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- NAD83 Datum 4, record 1, English, NAD83%20Datum
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83) is the horizontal and geometric control datum for the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America. NAD 83 was released in 1986. 2, record 1, English, - North%20American%20Datum%20of%201983
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Géographie mathématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Système de référence géodésique nord-américain de 1983
1, record 1, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain%20de%201983
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- NAD 83 2, record 1, French, NAD%2083
correct, masculine noun
- NAD83 1, record 1, French, NAD83
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Système géodésique nord-américain de 1983 3, record 1, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain%20de%201983
correct, masculine noun
- NAD 83 3, record 1, French, NAD%2083
correct, masculine noun
- NAD 83 3, record 1, French, NAD%2083
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Modèle mathématique s’apparentant à la forme de la terre(géoïde). Le Nad 83(North American Datum) est basé sur l'ellipsoïde GRS80(Geodetic Reference System of 1980). Cet ellipsoïde est géocentrique. 4, record 1, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricain%20de%201983
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-01-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Cartography
- Mathematical Geography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ellipsoidal height
1, record 2, English, ellipsoidal%20height
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- geodetic height 2, record 2, English, geodetic%20height
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The elevation of a point above the reference ellipsoid. 2, record 2, English, - ellipsoidal%20height
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Cartographie
- Géographie mathématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- altitude ellipsoïdale
1, record 2, French, altitude%20ellipso%C3%AFdale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- altitude géodésique 2, record 2, French, altitude%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élévation d’un point au-dessus de l'ellipsoïde de référence. 1, record 2, French, - altitude%20ellipso%C3%AFdale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teledetección
- Cartografía
- Geografía matemática
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- altura elipsoidal
1, record 2, Spanish, altura%20elipsoidal
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altura relativa al elipsoide de referencia, medida a lo largo de la normal elipsoidal exterior por el punto en cuestión. 1, record 2, Spanish, - altura%20elipsoidal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Altura geodésica. 1, record 2, Spanish, - altura%20elipsoidal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
altura elipsoidal : término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 2, Spanish, - altura%20elipsoidal
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-10-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Cartography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- reference ellipsoid
1, record 3, English, reference%20ellipsoid
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a mathematically defined surface that approximates the geoid, the truer figure of the Earth ... 1, record 3, English, - reference%20ellipsoid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because of their relative simplicity, reference ellipsoids are used as a preferred surface on which geodetic network computations are performed and point coordinates such as latitude, longitude, and elevation are defined. 1, record 3, English, - reference%20ellipsoid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Cartographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ellipsoïde de référence
1, record 3, French, ellipso%C3%AFde%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaque service géographique a choisi son propre ellipsoïde de référence en fonction de sa facilité d’emploi par rapport à son territoire national. 1, record 3, French, - ellipso%C3%AFde%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-09-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Cartography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- geoid height
1, record 4, English, geoid%20height
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- geoid undulation 2, record 4, English, geoid%20undulation
correct
- geoidal undulation 3, record 4, English, geoidal%20undulation
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the separation of the reference ellipsoid with the geoid surface measured along the ellipsoidal normal. 3, record 4, English, - geoid%20height
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Cartographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ondulation du géoïde
1, record 4, French, ondulation%20du%20g%C3%A9o%C3%AFde
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] écart entre l'ellipsoïde de référence(p. ex. le GRS80) et le géoïde; une distance mesurée suivant la normale à l'ellipsoïde. 2, record 4, French, - ondulation%20du%20g%C3%A9o%C3%AFde
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geografía matemática
- Cartografía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- ondulación geoidal
1, record 4, Spanish, ondulaci%C3%B3n%20geoidal
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distancia del geoide por encima (positiva) o por debajo (negativa) del elipsoide matemático de referencia. 1, record 4, Spanish, - ondulaci%C3%B3n%20geoidal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nota. Con respecto al elipsoide definido del Sistema Geodésico Mundial 1984 (WGS-84), la diferencia entre la altura elipsoidal y la altura ortométrica en el WGS-84 representa la ondulación geoidal en el WGS-84. 1, record 4, Spanish, - ondulaci%C3%B3n%20geoidal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ondulación geoidal : término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 4, Spanish, - ondulaci%C3%B3n%20geoidal
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-09-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Technical Surveys
- Cartography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fundamental point
1, record 5, English, fundamental%20point
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A fundamental point is the geometric origin of a geodetic network and defines the geodetic datum of a national survey. 1, record 5, English, - fundamental%20point
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Levés et relevés techniques (Arpentage)
- Cartographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- point fondamental
1, record 5, French, point%20fondamental
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour localiser un point situé sur ou à proximité de la surface de la Terre il est nécessaire [...] de définir un système géodésique [...] Il comprend un ellipsoïde de référence, éventuellement un point fondamental(pour les systèmes locaux), un méridien origine [...] 1, record 5, French, - point%20fondamental
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] on utilise des mesures d’angles et de distances au sol à partir du point fondamental. En ce point, par convention le géoïde et l’ellipsoïde sont tangents. 1, record 5, French, - point%20fondamental
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-10-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- particular scale
1, record 6, English, particular%20scale
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- relative scale 2, record 6, English, relative%20scale
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The relation between an infinitesimal linear distance in any direction at any point on a map projection and the corresponding [distance on the ellipsoid used in making the map]. 3, record 6, English, - particular%20scale
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- échelle locale
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9chelle%20locale
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport de la longueur d’un segment infiniment petit partant d’un point du plan de projection à la longueur de l'arc correspondant de l'ellipsoïde de référence, généralement dépendant de la direction du segment. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20locale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-03-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- geographical position
1, record 7, English, geographical%20position
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- position 1, record 7, English, position
correct, noun, officially approved
- PSN 1, record 7, English, PSN
correct, officially approved
- PSN 1, record 7, English, PSN
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Set of coordinates (latitude and longitude) referenced to the mathematical reference ellipsoid which define the position of a point on the surface of the Earth. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 1, record 7, English, - geographical%20position
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
geographical position; position; PSN: terms and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 7, English, - geographical%20position
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- position géographique
1, record 7, French, position%20g%C3%A9ographique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- position 1, record 7, French, position
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- PSN 1, record 7, French, PSN
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- PSN 1, record 7, French, PSN
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position d’un point sur la surface de la Terre, définie par un ensemble de coordonnées(latitude et longitude) ayant pour référence l'ellipsoïde de référence mathématique. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI. ] 1, record 7, French, - position%20g%C3%A9ographique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
position géographique; position; PSN : termes et abréviation uniformisés par l’Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 7, French, - position%20g%C3%A9ographique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- posición geográfica
1, record 7, Spanish, posici%C3%B3n%20geogr%C3%A1fica
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- posición 1, record 7, Spanish, posici%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- PSN 1, record 7, Spanish, PSN
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- PSN 1, record 7, Spanish, PSN
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de coordenadas (latitud y longitud) con relación al elipsoide matemático de referencia que define la ubicación de un punto en la superficie de la Tierra. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 7, Spanish, - posici%C3%B3n%20geogr%C3%A1fica
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
posición geográfica; posición; PSN: términos y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 7, Spanish, - posici%C3%B3n%20geogr%C3%A1fica
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-01-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Mathematical Geography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- reference ellipsoid
1, record 8, English, reference%20ellipsoid
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A theoretical figure whose dimensions closely approach the dimensions of the geoid; the exact dimensions are determined by various considerations of the section of the earth's surface concerned. 1, record 8, English, - reference%20ellipsoid
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Géographie mathématique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ellipsoïde de référence
1, record 8, French, ellipso%C3%AFde%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ellipsoïde de révolution aplati, d’axe parallèle à la ligne des pôles terrestres, de grand axe et d’excentricité choisis de telle sorte que ses normales coïncident convenablement en moyenne avec les verticales sur toute la zone qu’on se propose d’utiliser. 1, record 8, French, - ellipso%C3%AFde%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2013-01-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Mathematical Geography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- geodetic meridian plane
1, record 9, English, geodetic%20meridian%20plane
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plane that contains the normal to the reference ellipsoid at a given point and the rotation axis of the reference ellipsoid. 1, record 9, English, - geodetic%20meridian%20plane
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Géographie mathématique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- plan méridien géodésique
1, record 9, French, plan%20m%C3%A9ridien%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plan contenant la normale à l'ellipsoïde du lieu et l'axe Oz du système de référence géodésique. 1, record 9, French, - plan%20m%C3%A9ridien%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-10-31
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Astronomy
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- parallel of latitude
1, record 10, English, parallel%20of%20latitude
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- parallel 2, record 10, English, parallel
correct, noun
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A circle on the celestial sphere connecting points of equal latitude ... 3, record 10, English, - parallel%20of%20latitude
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Astronomie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- parallèle de latitude
1, record 10, French, parall%C3%A8le%20de%20latitude
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- parallèle 2, record 10, French, parall%C3%A8le
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Section de l'ellipsoïde de référence par un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe de l'ellipsoïde, correspondant au lieu des points de surface terrestre d’égale latitude géodésique. 3, record 10, French, - parall%C3%A8le%20de%20latitude
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Astronomía
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- paralelo
1, record 10, Spanish, paralelo
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-03-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- New Brunswick Plane Rectangular Coordinate Projection
1, record 11, English, New%20Brunswick%20Plane%20Rectangular%20Coordinate%20Projection
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The New Brunswick Plane Rectangular Coordinate Projection is a stereographic double projection of the NAD83(CSRS) geocentric ellipsoid, on a secant plane. The North American Datum of 1983 has been redefined through the Canadian Spatial Reference System (CSRS). 2, record 11, English, - New%20Brunswick%20Plane%20Rectangular%20Coordinate%20Projection
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Plane Rectangular Coordinate Projection of New Brunswick
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Projection des coordonnées planes rectangulaires du Nouveau-Brunswick
1, record 11, French, Projection%20des%20coordonn%C3%A9es%20planes%20rectangulaires%20du%20Nouveau%2DBrunswick
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La projection des coordonnées planes rectangulaires du Nouveau-Brunswick est une projection stéréographique sécante appuyée sur l'ellipsoïde géocentrique NAD83(CSRS). Le système de référence nord-américain de 1983 a été redéfini par rapport au système canadien de référence spatiale(CSRS) et sera dorénavant connu sous NAD83(CSRS). 2, record 11, French, - Projection%20des%20coordonn%C3%A9es%20planes%20rectangulaires%20du%20Nouveau%2DBrunswick
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-01-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Remote Sensing
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- geodetic reference system
1, record 12, English, geodetic%20reference%20system
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mathematical model designed to best fit part or all of the geoid. 2, record 12, English, - geodetic%20reference%20system
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is defined by an ellipsoid and the relationship between the ellipsoid and a point on the topographic surface established as the origin of datum. This relationship can be defined by six quantities, generally (but not necessarily): the geodetic latitude, longitude, and the height of the origin, the two components of the deflection of the vertical at the origin, and the geodetic azimuth of a line from the origin to some other point. 2, record 12, English, - geodetic%20reference%20system
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
geodetic reference system: term and definition provided by the Canadian Hydrographic Service. 2, record 12, English, - geodetic%20reference%20system
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Télédétection
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- système de référence géodésique
1, record 12, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modèle mathématique conçu de manière à correspondre au mieux à une partie ou à la totalité du géoïde. 1, record 12, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est défini par un ellipsoïde et par la relation entre l'ellipsoïde et un point de la surface topographique retenu comme origine du système de référence. Cette relation peut généralement(mais non nécessairement) être déterminée au moyen de six quantités : la latitude géodésique, la longitude géodésique et la hauteur de l'origine; les deux composantes de l'angle de déviation de la verticale à l'origine et l'azimut géodésique d’une ligne entre l'origine et un autre point quelconque. 1, record 12, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2002-11-01
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Physical Geography (General)
- Mathematical Geography
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- geographic coordinates
1, record 13, English, geographic%20coordinates
correct, plural, NATO, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- terrestrial coordinates 2, record 13, English, terrestrial%20coordinates
correct, plural
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The quantities of latitude and longitude which define the position of a point on the surface of the earth with respect to the reference spheroid. 1, record 13, English, - geographic%20coordinates
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
geographic coordinates: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 13, English, - geographic%20coordinates
Record 13, Key term(s)
- geographic co-ordinate
- geographic coordinate
- geographic co-ordinates
- terrestrial coordinate
- terrestrial co-ordinate
- terrestrial co-ordinates
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
- Géographie mathématique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- coordonnées géographiques
1, record 13, French, coordonn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9ographiques
correct, feminine noun, plural, NATO, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quantités, en latitude et longitude, définissant la position d’un point à la surface de la terre, sur un ellipsoïde de référence. 1, record 13, French, - coordonn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9ographiques
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coordonnées géographiques : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN. 2, record 13, French, - coordonn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9ographiques
Record 13, Key term(s)
- coordonnée géographique
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geografía física (Generalidades)
- Geografía matemática
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- coordenadas geográficas
1, record 13, Spanish, coordenadas%20geogr%C3%A1ficas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Magnitudes de latitud y longitud que definen la posición de un punto en la superficie de la tierra con respecto al esferoide de referencia. 1, record 13, Spanish, - coordenadas%20geogr%C3%A1ficas
Record 14 - internal organization data 2002-10-24
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- vertical coordinate of the MLS datum point
1, record 14, English, vertical%20coordinate%20of%20the%20MLS%20datum%20point
correct, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The vertical coordinate of the MLS datum point as defined by the same reference ellipsoid, coordinate system, and datum ... 1, record 14, English, - vertical%20coordinate%20of%20the%20MLS%20datum%20point
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although WGS-84 has been approved as ICAO Standard for geographical coordinates indicating latitude and longitude, introduction of vertical WGS-84 coordinates is pending. Until this introduction, an elevation referenced to mean sea level (msl) can continue to be used. 1, record 14, English, - vertical%20coordinate%20of%20the%20MLS%20datum%20point
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
MLS: microwave landing system. 1, record 14, English, - vertical%20coordinate%20of%20the%20MLS%20datum%20point
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
vertical coordinate of the MLS datum point: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 14, English, - vertical%20coordinate%20of%20the%20MLS%20datum%20point
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- coordonnée verticale du point d’origine MLS
1, record 14, French, coordonn%C3%A9e%20verticale%20du%20point%20d%26rsquo%3Borigine%20MLS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coordonnée verticale du point d’origine MLS, définie par l'ellipsoïde de référence, le système de coordonnées et le repère [...] 1, record 14, French, - coordonn%C3%A9e%20verticale%20du%20point%20d%26rsquo%3Borigine%20MLS
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que le WGS-84 ait été approuvé comme norme OACI pour les coordonnées géographiques indiquant la latitude et la longitude, l’introduction des coordonnées WGS-84 verticales est en instance. Jusqu’à ce qu’une décision soit prise à ce sujet, on pourra continuer à utiliser l’altitude topographique. 1, record 14, French, - coordonn%C3%A9e%20verticale%20du%20point%20d%26rsquo%3Borigine%20MLS
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
MLS : système d’atterrissage hyperfréquences. 2, record 14, French, - coordonn%C3%A9e%20verticale%20du%20point%20d%26rsquo%3Borigine%20MLS
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
coordonnée verticale du point d’origine MLS : terme uniformisé par l’Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 14, French, - coordonn%C3%A9e%20verticale%20du%20point%20d%26rsquo%3Borigine%20MLS
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- coordenada vertical del punto de referencia del MLS
1, record 14, Spanish, coordenada%20vertical%20del%20punto%20de%20referencia%20del%20MLS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La coordenada vertical de dicho punto definido por la elipsoide de referencia, el sistema de coordenadas y la referencia, [...] 1, record 14, Spanish, - coordenada%20vertical%20del%20punto%20de%20referencia%20del%20MLS
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si bien el WGS-84 ha sido aprobado como norma de la OACI para las coordenadas geográficas que indican latitud y longitud, está pendiente la introducción de coordenadas verticales WGS-84. Hasta que se decida dicha introducción puede continuar usándose una elevación con referencia al nivel medio del mar (msl). 1, record 14, Spanish, - coordenada%20vertical%20del%20punto%20de%20referencia%20del%20MLS
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
MLS: sistema de aterrizaje por microondas. 2, record 14, Spanish, - coordenada%20vertical%20del%20punto%20de%20referencia%20del%20MLS
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
coordenada vertical del punto de referencia del MLS: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 14, Spanish, - coordenada%20vertical%20del%20punto%20de%20referencia%20del%20MLS
Record 15 - internal organization data 2002-07-26
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Air Traffic Control
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- longitude of the MLS datum point
1, record 15, English, longitude%20of%20the%20MLS%20datum%20point
correct, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The longitude coordinate of the MLS datum point as defined by the same reference ellipsoid, coordinate system, and datum. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 1, record 15, English, - longitude%20of%20the%20MLS%20datum%20point
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MLS: microwave landing system. 1, record 15, English, - longitude%20of%20the%20MLS%20datum%20point
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
longitude of MLS datum point: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 15, English, - longitude%20of%20the%20MLS%20datum%20point
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- longitude du point d’origine MLS
1, record 15, French, longitude%20du%20point%20d%26rsquo%3Borigine%20MLS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Longitude du point d’origine MLS, définie par l'ellipsoïde de référence, le système de coordonnées et le repère. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI. ] 1, record 15, French, - longitude%20du%20point%20d%26rsquo%3Borigine%20MLS
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MLS : système d’atterrissage hyperfréquences. 1, record 15, French, - longitude%20du%20point%20d%26rsquo%3Borigine%20MLS
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
longitude du point d’origine MLS : terme uniformisé par l’Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 15, French, - longitude%20du%20point%20d%26rsquo%3Borigine%20MLS
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- longitud del punto de referencia del MLS
1, record 15, Spanish, longitud%20del%20punto%20de%20referencia%20del%20MLS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La coordenada de longitud de dicho punto definido por la elipsoide de referencia, el sistema de coordenadas y la referencia. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 15, Spanish, - longitud%20del%20punto%20de%20referencia%20del%20MLS
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MLS: sistema de aterrizaje por microondas. 1, record 15, Spanish, - longitud%20del%20punto%20de%20referencia%20del%20MLS
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
longitud del punto de referencia del MLS: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 15, Spanish, - longitud%20del%20punto%20de%20referencia%20del%20MLS
Record 16 - internal organization data 2002-06-27
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Remote Sensing
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- GRS80
1, record 16, English, GRS80
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reference ellipsoid adopted by the International Union of Geodesists and Geophysicists in 1980. 1, record 16, English, - GRS80
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GRS80 is used as the reference ellipsoid for the NAD83 datum. 1, record 16, English, - GRS80
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term and definition provided by the Canadian Hydrographic Service. 1, record 16, English, - GRS80
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Télédétection
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- GRS80
1, record 16, French, GRS80
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ellipsoïde de référence adopté en 1980 par l'Union géodésique et géophysique internationale. 1, record 16, French, - GRS80
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le GRS80 est utilisé comme ellipsoïde de référence pour le système de référence NAD83. 1, record 16, French, - GRS80
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2000-10-26
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- latitude of MLS datum point
1, record 17, English, latitude%20of%20MLS%20datum%20point
correct, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The latitude coordinate of the MLS datum point as defined by the World Geodetic System (WGS)-84 reference ellipsoid, coordinate system and associated datum. 1, record 17, English, - latitude%20of%20MLS%20datum%20point
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MLS: microwave landing system. 1, record 17, English, - latitude%20of%20MLS%20datum%20point
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
latitude of MLS datum point: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 17, English, - latitude%20of%20MLS%20datum%20point
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- latitude du point d’origine MLS
1, record 17, French, latitude%20du%20point%20d%26rsquo%3Borigine%20MLS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Latitude du point d’origine MLS, définie par l'ellipsoïde de référence, le système de coordonnées et le repère correspondant qui constituent le système WGS(World Geodetic System)-84. 1, record 17, French, - latitude%20du%20point%20d%26rsquo%3Borigine%20MLS
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MLS : système d’atterrissage hyperfréquences. 1, record 17, French, - latitude%20du%20point%20d%26rsquo%3Borigine%20MLS
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
latitude du point d’origine MLS : terme et définition uniformisés par l’Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 17, French, - latitude%20du%20point%20d%26rsquo%3Borigine%20MLS
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- latitud del punto de referencia del MLS
1, record 17, Spanish, latitud%20del%20punto%20de%20referencia%20del%20MLS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coordenada de latitud de dicho punto, definido por la elipsoide de referencia del Sistema geodésico mundial (WGS)-84, el sistema de coordenadas y la referencia correspondiente. 1, record 17, Spanish, - latitud%20del%20punto%20de%20referencia%20del%20MLS
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MLS : sistema de aterrizaje por microondas. 1, record 17, Spanish, - latitud%20del%20punto%20de%20referencia%20del%20MLS
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
latitud del punto de referencia del MLS : término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 17, Spanish, - latitud%20del%20punto%20de%20referencia%20del%20MLS
Record 18 - internal organization data 2000-09-27
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
- Mineralogy
- Tectonics
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- tensorial property
1, record 18, English, tensorial%20property
proposal
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
- Minéralogie
- Tectonique
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- propriété tensorielle
1, record 18, French, propri%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20tensorielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La restitution paléogéographique détaillée s’appuie sur quatre types de critères :-les «attributs» [...];-les «propriétés scalaires» [...] les «propriétés directionnelles» [...]; les «propriétés tensorielles» correspondent à des directions qui ne prennent leur valeur que dans un trièdre de référence à l'image de l'ellipsoïde des tensions en analyse tectonique ou de l'ellipsoïde des indices en analyse cristallographique. Les valeurs de la perméabilité, du coefficient diélectrique, de la susceptibilité magnétique relèvent de cette catégorie. 1, record 18, French, - propri%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20tensorielle
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1986-01-11
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- Bowie effect 1, record 19, English, Bowie%20effect
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The indirect effect on gravity due to the warping of the geoid, or the elevation of the geoid with respect to the spheroid of reference. 1, record 19, English, - Bowie%20effect
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- effet Bowie
1, record 19, French, effet%20Bowie
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dû à la différence entre le géoïde et l'ellipsoïde de référence. 1, record 19, French, - effet%20Bowie
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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