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Record 1 2009-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Technical Surveys
DEF

A network of vertical control or benchmarks whose heights are known as accurately as possible, and whose horizontal position are known only approximately.

OBS

vertical control (network); levelling network: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

PHR

Basic vertical control network.

PHR

Geodetic leveling network.

Key term(s)
  • leveling net
  • vertical control net

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Levés et relevés techniques (Arpentage)
DEF

Canevas de points dont les altitudes ont été déterminées par rapport à un même niveau de référence.

OBS

canevas altimétrique; réseau de nivellement; réseau de points de contrôle altimétriques : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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