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POINT REFERENCE RELATIF [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
DEF

A fixed point to the south and west of a grid zone from which grid distances are measured eastward and northward.

OBS

false origin: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

Point fixé au sud et à l'ouest d'une zone carroyée à partir duquel les distances de carroyage sont mesurées vers l'est et vers le nord.

OBS

point de référence relatif; fausse origine : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geografía matemática
DEF

Punto fijo situado al Sur y al Oeste de una zona cuadriculada, desde el cual se miden las distancias hacia el norte y el este.

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