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Record 1 2013-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Surveying
OBS

In survey leveling, the vertical height of the line of collimation of the instrument over the station above which it is centered, or above a specified datum level.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Arpentage
OBS

Distance verticale de l'axe optique de la lunette de l'appareil d'observation au repère ou au niveau du sol.

Spanish

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