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ALTIMETRIE [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-04-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Range Measurements (Telecommunications)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- satellite altimetry
1, record 1, English, satellite%20altimetry
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The determination of surface elevation by use of a radar altimeter placed on a satellite. 1, record 1, English, - satellite%20altimetry
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Over the ocean, the topography can be used to infer ocean currents. 1, record 1, English, - satellite%20altimetry
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures à distance (Télécommunications)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- altimétrie satellitaire
1, record 1, French, altim%C3%A9trie%20satellitaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure par radar embarqué de la distance entre un satellite et la surface de la mer. 1, record 1, French, - altim%C3%A9trie%20satellitaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-12-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Surveying
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- altimetric traverse
1, record 2, English, altimetric%20traverse
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- altimeter traverse 2, record 2, English, altimeter%20traverse
correct
- altimetric traversing 3, record 2, English, altimetric%20traversing
- altimeter traversing 3, record 2, English, altimeter%20traversing
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A traverse in which elevations are determined by measuring air pressure at points along the traverse and converting these pressures to elevations. 1, record 2, English, - altimetric%20traverse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The accompanying cross sections of the ... zone were constructed from the orthophoto contour plan and from "closed-loop" high sensitivity altimeter traverses made over the mineralized beds and breccia. 4, record 2, English, - altimetric%20traverse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altimetric traversing; altimeter traversing: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 2, English, - altimetric%20traverse
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Arpentage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cheminement altimétrique
1, record 2, French, cheminement%20altim%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cheminement altimétrique consiste à déterminer successivement les cotes d’un cheminement planimétrique, par une suite de rayonnements. Les opérations altimétriques sont conduites en même temps que les opérations planimétriques. L'altitude du point de départ étant connue, on calcule de proche en proche les altitudes des différents sommets. Le cheminement aboutit à un point connu en altimétrie. 2, record 2, French, - cheminement%20altim%C3%A9trique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cheminement altimétrique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 2, French, - cheminement%20altim%C3%A9trique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- stereophotogrammetry
1, record 3, English, stereophotogrammetry
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A science or technique that] refers to measurements made on the position or shape of a figure in a photograph. 1, record 3, English, - stereophotogrammetry
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stereophotogrammetry: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 2, record 3, English, - stereophotogrammetry
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- stéréophotogrammétrie
1, record 3, French, st%C3%A9r%C3%A9ophotogramm%C3%A9trie
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique de photogrammétrie utilisant la perception stéréoscopique d’un couple de clichés photographiques permettant la restitution de la planimétrie 1, 1-et de l'altimétrie-1, 1-. 2, record 3, French, - st%C3%A9r%C3%A9ophotogramm%C3%A9trie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La stéréophotogrammétrie peut être terrestre, aérienne ou spatiale, selon que les clichés ont été pris à terre, dans un aéronef ou depuis un satellite. Son application principale est le lever photogrammétrique, mais elle est utilisée avec des profits dans d’autres domaines : lever d’architecture, d’objets en mouvement, etc. 2, record 3, French, - st%C3%A9r%C3%A9ophotogramm%C3%A9trie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
stéréophotogrammétrie : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 3, record 3, French, - st%C3%A9r%C3%A9ophotogramm%C3%A9trie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-06-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Oceanography
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Altimetry Research in Ocean Circulation
1, record 4, English, Altimetry%20Research%20in%20Ocean%20Circulation
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 2, record 4, English, - Altimetry%20Research%20in%20Ocean%20Circulation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Océanographie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Altimetry Research in Ocean Circulation
1, record 4, French, Altimetry%20Research%20in%20Ocean%20Circulation
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Mission altimétrique
- Étude par altimétrie de la circulation océanique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de monografías
- Oceanografía
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Estudio para Altimetría de la Circulación Oceánica
1, record 4, Spanish, Estudio%20para%20Altimetr%C3%ADa%20de%20la%20Circulaci%C3%B3n%20Oce%C3%A1nica
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-10-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Mathematical Geography
- Cartography
- Meteorology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- altimetry
1, record 5, English, altimetry
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- height finding 2, record 5, English, height%20finding
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The measurement of heights in the atmosphere (altitude), generally by means of an altimeter. 3, record 5, English, - altimetry
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Altimetry is a term which describes a method of measuring the altitudes of things with remote spacecraft. It is usually performed with a laser. Laser altimeters bounce beams of light from the surface and back to the spacecraft to measure the heights of mountains and depths of valleys on remote planets. This is even done for our own planet. 4, record 5, English, - altimetry
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Géographie mathématique
- Cartographie
- Météorologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- altimétrie
1, record 5, French, altim%C3%A9trie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la géométrie pratique qui a pour objet la mesure des hauteurs, [des altitudes,] qu’elles soient accessibles ou non. 2, record 5, French, - altim%C3%A9trie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'altimétrie par satellite utilise le temps mis par un faisceau radar pour faire l'aller-retour satellite-surface, associé à une localisation précise du satellite, pour effectuer ses mesures. 3, record 5, French, - altim%C3%A9trie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Geografía matemática
- Cartografía
- Meteorología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- altimetría
1, record 5, Spanish, altimetr%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte de la topografía que se ocupa de medir las altitudes. 2, record 5, Spanish, - altimetr%C3%ADa
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-10-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Spacecraft
- Remote Sensing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- laser altimetry
1, record 6, English, laser%20altimetry
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 science and techniques involved in using laser altimeters. 2, record 6, English, - laser%20altimetry
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altimeter: An instrument for measuring height above a reference datum. 3, record 6, English, - laser%20altimetry
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
laser altimetry: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 4, record 6, English, - laser%20altimetry
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Engins spatiaux
- Télédétection
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- altimétrie laser
1, record 6, French, altim%C3%A9trie%20laser
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 CONT
[...] l'altimétrie laser [...] est fondée sur des propriétés géométriques, soit la réflexion d’un rayon laser par tout objet intercepté. La mesure du temps écoulé entre l'émission et la réception donne la distance entre l'appareil et l'objet et, par calcul, l'altitude des surfaces. La combinaison d’un signal laser par balayage et à haute résolution, d’une intensité d’échantillonnage augmentée, d’un positionnement exact par INS-GPS et d’un modèle volumétrique approprié devrait permettre de résoudre les dernières difficultés liées à cette technologie [...] 2, record 6, French, - altim%C3%A9trie%20laser
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altimétrie laser : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2(GTTR). 3, record 6, French, - altim%C3%A9trie%20laser
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Naves espaciales
- Teledetección
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- altimetría láser
1, record 6, Spanish, altimetr%C3%ADa%20l%C3%A1ser
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-09-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Spacecraft
- Remote Sensing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- radar altimetry
1, record 7, English, radar%20altimetry
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The set of techniques involved in using a radar for measuring altitudes or heights. 2, record 7, English, - radar%20altimetry
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At present only coarse resolution (10 km) and poor accuracy (5 m) elevation models of ice sheets are available from radar altimetry, and often these models are extremely poor at the ice sheet margins ... 3, record 7, English, - radar%20altimetry
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radar altimetry: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 4, record 7, English, - radar%20altimetry
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Engins spatiaux
- Télédétection
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- altimétrie radar
1, record 7, French, altim%C3%A9trie%20radar
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- altimétrie par radar 2, record 7, French, altim%C3%A9trie%20par%20radar
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ensemble des techniques ayant pour objet la mesure des altitudes ou des hauteurs au moyen du radar. 3, record 7, French, - altim%C3%A9trie%20radar
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En océanographie, les principales applications de l'altimétrie radar concernent les courants, le niveau moyen de la mer, le phénomène El Niño, la topographie du niveau de la mer et les marées. 4, record 7, French, - altim%C3%A9trie%20radar
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altimétrie radar : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2(GTTR). 5, record 7, French, - altim%C3%A9trie%20radar
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Naves espaciales
- Teledetección
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- altimetría de radar
1, record 7, Spanish, altimetr%C3%ADa%20de%20radar
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-02-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- research satellite
1, record 8, English, research%20satellite
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Satellites are used for a large number of purposes. Common types include military (spy) and civilian Earth observation satellites, communication satellites, navigation satellites, weather satellites, and research satellites. 2, record 8, English, - research%20satellite
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- satellite de recherche
1, record 8, French, satellite%20de%20recherche
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les satellites jouent désormais un rôle important à la fois sur les plans économique(télécommunications, positionnement, prévision météorologique), militaire(renseignement) et scientifique(observation astronomique, microgravité, observation de la Terre, océanographie, altimétrie). 2, record 8, French, - satellite%20de%20recherche
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-11-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- height tower 1, record 9, English, height%20tower
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tour d’altimétrie
1, record 9, French, tour%20d%26rsquo%3Baltim%C3%A9trie
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Abrite un radar d’altimétrie. 1, record 9, French, - tour%20d%26rsquo%3Baltim%C3%A9trie
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-01-31
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Spacecraft
- Remote Sensing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- altimetric map
1, record 10, English, altimetric%20map
correct, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- altimetry map 2, record 10, English, altimetry%20map
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A topographic map containing essentially altimetric data. 3, record 10, English, - altimetric%20map
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altimetric map: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 3, record 10, English, - altimetric%20map
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Engins spatiaux
- Télédétection
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- carte altimétrique
1, record 10, French, carte%20altim%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte topographique sur laquelle figurent essentiellement des données relatives à l'altimétrie. 2, record 10, French, - carte%20altim%C3%A9trique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carte altimétrique : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 3, record 10, French, - carte%20altim%C3%A9trique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cartografía
- Naves espaciales
- Teledetección
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- mapa altimétrico
1, record 10, Spanish, mapa%20altim%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- mapa hipsométrico 1, record 10, Spanish, mapa%20hipsom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El mapa altimétrico, también conocido como mapa hipsométrico, muestra de manera clara el relieve de una región. 1, record 10, Spanish, - mapa%20altim%C3%A9trico
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-06-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Remote Sensing
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- height-finding radar
1, record 11, English, height%2Dfinding%20radar
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- height finding radar 2, record 11, English, height%20finding%20radar
correct
- height finder radar 3, record 11, English, height%20finder%20radar
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A radar designed for accurate determination of target altitude. 4, record 11, English, - height%2Dfinding%20radar
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
height-finding radar: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 5, record 11, English, - height%2Dfinding%20radar
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Télédétection
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- radar d’altimétrie
1, record 11, French, radar%20d%26rsquo%3Baltim%C3%A9trie
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- radar altimétrique 2, record 11, French, radar%20altim%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
- radar de sitométrie 3, record 11, French, radar%20de%20sitom%C3%A9trie
correct, masculine noun
- radar de site 3, record 11, French, radar%20de%20site
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radar qui sert à donner des informations spécifiques sur l’altitude d’une cible. 4, record 11, French, - radar%20d%26rsquo%3Baltim%C3%A9trie
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radar d’altimétrie : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2(GTTR). 4, record 11, French, - radar%20d%26rsquo%3Baltim%C3%A9trie
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2002-03-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Remote Sensing
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- radar penetration
1, record 12, English, radar%20penetration
correct, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act by which microwaves enter a medium. 2, record 12, English, - radar%20penetration
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Radar Penetration. Radar wavelengths also influence penetrability below target tops to ground surfaces. Depth of penetration increases with wavelength: L and P band radar penetrate deeper than K or X bands. In forests, shorter wavelengths, such as C band, reflect mainly from the first leaves encountered, thus, from the canopy tops. At longer wavelengths, most tree leaves are too small to have much influence on backscatter, although branches will interact, so that canopies are penetrated to varying degrees. 3, record 12, English, - radar%20penetration
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radar penetration: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 2, record 12, English, - radar%20penetration
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Télédétection
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- pénétration du radar
1, record 12, French, p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration%20du%20radar
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- pénétration de l’onde radar 2, record 12, French, p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bonde%20radar
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les travaux effectués à ce jour ont produit des résultats significatifs quant à la caractérisation du relief et de la rugosité de surface, et l’étude des propriétés diélectriques des matériaux qui conditionnent les capacités de pénétration du radar. 3, record 12, French, - p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration%20du%20radar
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'onde radar est réfléchie par une surface variable en fonction de la morphologie des arbres qui constituent la première dizaine de mètres en dessous du toit de la canopée. Les données radar, très précises en planimétrie, ne le sont donc qu'à 30 m près en altimétrie(épaisseur de la canopée moins la pénétration du radar). Elle sont par conséquent difficilement utilisables pour étudier la structure fine de la canopée forestière, mais peuvent être utiles pour détecter des structures à grande échelle, liée par exemple à la topographie. 4, record 12, French, - p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration%20du%20radar
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pénétration du radar : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 5, record 12, French, - p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration%20du%20radar
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-07-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- altimetric
1, record 13, English, altimetric
correct, adjective
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- altimetrical 2, record 13, English, altimetrical
correct, adjective
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Altimetric data. 3, record 13, English, - altimetric
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Altimetrical area, altimetrical representation, altimetrical zone. 3, record 13, English, - altimetric
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- altimétrique
1, record 13, French, altim%C3%A9trique
correct, adjective
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relatif à un altimètre, à l'altimétrie. 1, record 13, French, - altim%C3%A9trique
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2000-09-20
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Site Development
- Landscape Architecture
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- difference in level
1, record 14, English, difference%20in%20level
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- difference in ground level 2, record 14, English, difference%20in%20ground%20level
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Booster pumps required for long distances and when there are substantial differences in level between dredging site and disposal site. 3, record 14, English, - difference%20in%20level
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du terrain
- Architecture paysagère
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- dénivellation
1, record 14, French, d%C3%A9nivellation
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- dénivellement 2, record 14, French, d%C3%A9nivellement
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- différence de niveau 3, record 14, French, diff%C3%A9rence%20de%20niveau
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Différence de niveau entre deux points du sol. 4, record 14, French, - d%C3%A9nivellation
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le nivellement ou altimétrie regroupe toutes les mesures prises entre deux points et permettant d’évaluer leur différence de niveau. Cette différence de niveau [...] est la distance verticale qui sépare les deux plans horizontaux passant par ces deux points. 3, record 14, French, - d%C3%A9nivellation
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En utilisant sur place le cube de terre provenant d’une fouille on peut obtenir une dénivellation double de la profondeur de cette fouille. 5, record 14, French, - d%C3%A9nivellation
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 CONT
À cet endroit du parc, il y a une forte dénivellation, que le paysagiste a utilisée pour aménager des terrasses. 4, record 14, French, - d%C3%A9nivellation
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «dénivelée» (voir fiche). 6, record 14, French, - d%C3%A9nivellation
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1999-11-03
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Surveying Techniques
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- spot elevation
1, record 15, English, spot%20elevation
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- spot grade 2, record 15, English, spot%20grade
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In surveying and contour layout, an existing or proposed elevation noted as a dot or circle on a plan sheet. Normally called out in feet or meters with decimals .... 3, record 15, English, - spot%20elevation
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A spot elevation represents the vertical elevation above or below a horizontal reference plan at a single, particular point. It is shown on plan by a cross mark or dot and labeled with the appropriate number. 2, record 15, English, - spot%20elevation
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... spot elevations are used principally to indicate points higher than their surroundings. 4, record 15, English, - spot%20elevation
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not synonymous with "spot height", according to source GARGE 1987, page 637. 5, record 15, English, - spot%20elevation
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'arpentage
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- cote
1, record 15, French, cote
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- cote d’un point 2, record 15, French, cote%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20point
correct, feminine noun
- cote de niveau 3, record 15, French, cote%20de%20niveau
correct, feminine noun
- dénivelée 4, record 15, French, d%C3%A9nivel%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- dénivelé 5, record 15, French, d%C3%A9nivel%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(dénivelée :) Différence d’altitude entre deux sommets successifs d’un cheminement altimétrique. 5, record 15, French, - cote
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le nivellement ou altimétrie regroupe toutes les mesures prises entre deux points et permettant d’évaluer leur différence de niveau. Cette différence de niveau ou «dénivelée» ou «cote» est la distance verticale qui sépare les deux plans horizontaux passant par ces deux points. Lorsque la cote est donnée par rapport au 0 du niveau de la mer, la différence de niveau connue est l'altitude. 1, record 15, French, - cote
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec les termes "dénivellation" et «dénivellement» (voir fiche). 2, record 15, French, - cote
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1999-01-26
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- airborne early warning and control
1, record 16, English, airborne%20early%20warning%20and%20control
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Air surveillance and control provided by airborne early warning aircraft which are equipped with search and height-finding radar and communications equipment for controlling weapon. 1, record 16, English, - airborne%20early%20warning%20and%20control
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
airborne early warning and control: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 16, English, - airborne%20early%20warning%20and%20control
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- alerte lointaine et contrôle aérien par moyens aéroportés
1, record 16, French, alerte%20lointaine%20et%20contr%C3%B4le%20a%C3%A9rien%20par%20moyens%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- alerte lointaine et contrôle aéroportés 2, record 16, French, alerte%20lointaine%20et%20contr%C3%B4le%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surveillance aérienne et contrôle fournis par aéronefs d’alerte lointaine en vol, équipés d’un radar de veille et d’altimétrie ainsi que d’appareils de transmissions en vue d’assurer le contrôle des moyens de défense aérienne. 1, record 16, French, - alerte%20lointaine%20et%20contr%C3%B4le%20a%C3%A9rien%20par%20moyens%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9s
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alerte lointaine et contrôle aérien par moyens aéroportés : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN. 3, record 16, French, - alerte%20lointaine%20et%20contr%C3%B4le%20a%C3%A9rien%20par%20moyens%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9s
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alerte lointaine et contrôle aéroportés: terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l’artillerie antiaérienne. 3, record 16, French, - alerte%20lointaine%20et%20contr%C3%B4le%20a%C3%A9rien%20par%20moyens%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9s
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Defensa aérea
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- alerta temprana y control de fuego aerotransportado
1, record 16, Spanish, alerta%20temprana%20y%20control%20de%20fuego%20aerotransportado
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vigilancia y control aéreos proporcionados por aeronaves de reconocimiento de largo alcance, equipadas con radares de búsqueda y determinación de alturas y con equipos de telecomunicaciones para controlar los medios de defensa aérea. Véase también avión de vigilancia. 1, record 16, Spanish, - alerta%20temprana%20y%20control%20de%20fuego%20aerotransportado
Record 17 - internal organization data 1997-07-23
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Air Safety
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- ground collision avoidance system 1, record 17, English, ground%20collision%20avoidance%20system
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- système d’évitement des collisions avec le terrain
1, record 17, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9vitement%20des%20collisions%20avec%20le%20terrain
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- système anticollision avec le sol 1, record 17, French, syst%C3%A8me%20anticollision%20avec%20le%20sol
masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le système utilise une base de données altimétriques de terrain qui couvre l'intégralité du globe terrestre. Le fichier tient sur une cartouche mémoire au format PCM/CIA et peut être reprogrammé facilement pour prendre en compte de nouveaux obstacles artificiels(pylônes, etc.). Le GCAS élabore des messages d’alarme en confrontant cette base de données avec l'ensemble des informations issues des senseurs de bord(GPS, centrale inertielle, altimétrie, radiosonde, etc. quand la trajectoire prédictive risque de rencontrer le relief numérisé, le système déclenche alors une alarme. 1, record 17, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9vitement%20des%20collisions%20avec%20le%20terrain
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1995-07-13
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Mathematical Geography
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Oceanography
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- IGOSS Pilot Project in Altimetric Sea-Surface Topography 1, record 18, English, IGOSS%20Pilot%20Project%20in%20Altimetric%20Sea%2DSurface%20Topography
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Key term(s)
- Integrated Global Ocean Services System Pilot Project in Altimetric Sea-Surface Topography
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Géographie mathématique
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Océanographie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- Projet pilote du SMISO relatif aux données topographiques sur la surface de la mer obtenues par altimétrie
1, record 18, French, Projet%20pilote%20du%20SMISO%20relatif%20aux%20donn%C3%A9es%20topographiques%20sur%20la%20surface%20de%20la%20mer%20obtenues%20par%20altim%C3%A9trie
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
- IPAST 1, record 18, French, IPAST
masculine noun
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Key term(s)
- Projet pilote du Système mondial intégré des services océaniques relatif aux données topographiques sur la surface de la mer obtenues par altimétrie
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Geografía matemática
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Oceanografía
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- Proyecto piloto del SGISO en topografía altimétrica de la superficie del mar
1, record 18, Spanish, Proyecto%20piloto%20del%20SGISO%20en%20topograf%C3%ADa%20altim%C3%A9trica%20de%20la%20superficie%20del%20mar
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IPAST 1, record 18, Spanish, IPAST
masculine noun
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18, Key term(s)
- Proyecto piloto del Sistema Global Integrado de Servicios Oceánicos en topografía altimétrica de la superficie del mar
Record 19 - internal organization data 1989-09-11
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- single-purpose height-finding radar
1, record 19, English, single%2Dpurpose%20height%2Dfinding%20radar
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- radar d’altimétrie pure
1, record 19, French, radar%20d%26rsquo%3Baltim%C3%A9trie%20pure
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1989-06-14
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- nodding beam height finding radar
1, record 20, English, nodding%20beam%20height%20finding%20radar
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- radar de site basculant
1, record 20, French, radar%20de%20site%20basculant
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- radar d’altimétrie basculant 1, record 20, French, radar%20d%26rsquo%3Baltim%C3%A9trie%20basculant
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1986-09-04
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Air Defence
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- height technician 1, record 21, English, height%20technician
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a SAGE direction center, the person responsible for obtaining from the LRRS height information on specific tracks. 1, record 21, English, - height%20technician
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Défense aérienne
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- technicien à l'altimétrie
1, record 21, French, technicien%20%C3%A0%20l%27altim%C3%A9trie
proposal, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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