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GRGS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-12-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- space geodesy research group
1, record 1, English, space%20geodesy%20research%20group
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The DORIS system (Doppler Orbitography and Radio positioning Integrated by Satellite) was designed and developed by CNES, the National Geographic Institute, IGN (Institut Géographique National), and the Space Geodesy Research Group, GRGS (Groupe de Recherches de Géodésie Spatiale) to meet new needs for the precise determination of satellite positions on their orbits and for precise positioning of terrestrial beacons. 2, record 1, English, - space%20geodesy%20research%20group
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- groupe de recherches de géodésie spatiale
1, record 1, French, groupe%20de%20recherches%20de%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sie%20spatiale
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- GRGS 1, record 1, French, GRGS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- groupe de recherche en géodésie spatiale 2, record 1, French, groupe%20de%20recherche%20en%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sie%20spatiale
correct, masculine noun
- GRGS 2, record 1, French, GRGS
correct, masculine noun
- GRGS 2, record 1, French, GRGS
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-08-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Research Group in Satellite Geodesy
1, record 2, English, Research%20Group%20in%20Satellite%20Geodesy
correct, France
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GRGS 1, record 2, English, GRGS
correct, France
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is an informal scientific group, a national association of topical teams, created in 1971 in order to federate the space geodesy activities in France and to develop international cooperations in this domain. 1, record 2, English, - Research%20Group%20in%20Satellite%20Geodesy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de Recherches de Géodésie Spatiale
1, record 2, French, Groupe%20de%20Recherches%20de%20G%C3%A9od%C3%A9sie%20Spatiale
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- GRGS 1, record 2, French, GRGS
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est un groupe scientifique de fait, association nationale d'équipes, fondé en 1971 pour fédérer en France les activités de géodésie spatiale et développer des coopérations internationales dans ce domaine. 1, record 2, French, - Groupe%20de%20Recherches%20de%20G%C3%A9od%C3%A9sie%20Spatiale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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