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INFORMATION GEOGRAPHIQUE NUMERIQUE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-09-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Physical Geography (General)
- Intelligence (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- digital geographic information
1, record 1, English, digital%20geographic%20information
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DGI 2, record 1, English, DGI
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Geographic information represented in a digital format, to include: elevation and sounding information, feature geometry and feature attribute information, information concerning the appearance and status of the Earth's surface and its features in the electromagnetic spectrum (e.g. radar, infrared), military geographic information together with ancillary information; and other digital information. 3, record 1, English, - digital%20geographic%20information
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
digital geographic information; DGI: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - digital%20geographic%20information
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
- Renseignement (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- information géographique numérique
1, record 1, French, information%20g%C3%A9ographique%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, see observation, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DGI 2, record 1, French, DGI
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Ensemble des] renseignements géographiques représentés sous forme numérique, comprenant l'altitude géographique et les données de sondage, la géométrie et les attributs des caractéristiques, les renseignements sur l'apparence et l'état de la surface de la Terre et ses caractéristiques d’après le spectre électromagnétique(radar, infrarouge), les renseignements géographiques militaires et les renseignements connexes; ainsi que toute autre information numérique. 1, record 1, French, - information%20g%C3%A9ographique%20num%C3%A9rique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
information géographique numérique : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 3, record 1, French, - information%20g%C3%A9ographique%20num%C3%A9rique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
information géographique numérique; DGI : La désignation au pluriel(informations géographiques numériques) et l'abréviation sont normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - information%20g%C3%A9ographique%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- informations géographiques numériques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Standards
- Mathematical Geography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Digital Geographic Information Exchange Standard
1, record 2, English, Digital%20Geographic%20Information%20Exchange%20Standard
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DIGEST 1, record 2, English, DIGEST
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Digital Geographical Information Exchange Standard 2, record 2, English, Digital%20Geographical%20Information%20Exchange%20Standard
unofficial
- DIGEST 2, record 2, English, DIGEST
- Digital Geographic Exchange Standard 3, record 2, English, Digital%20Geographic%20Exchange%20Standard
unofficial
- DIGEST 3, record 2, English, DIGEST
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Digital Geographic Information Exchange Standard (DIGEST) was developed by the Digital Geographic Information Working Group (DGIWG) to support efficient exchange of digital geographic information among nations, data producers, and data users. 1, record 2, English, - Digital%20Geographic%20Information%20Exchange%20Standard
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The DIgital Geographic Exchange STandard (DIGEST) is no longer maintained by DGIWG but is provided here because legacy systems are still operating that are based on this standard. 4, record 2, English, - Digital%20Geographic%20Information%20Exchange%20Standard
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Digital Geographic Exchange Standard (DIGEST): title and abbreviation used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 2, English, - Digital%20Geographic%20Information%20Exchange%20Standard
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de normes
- Géographie mathématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Norme d’échange des informations géographiques numériques
1, record 2, French, Norme%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9change%20des%20informations%20g%C3%A9ographiques%20num%C3%A9riques
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DIGEST 1, record 2, French, DIGEST
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Norme d’échange de l'information géographique numérique 2, record 2, French, Norme%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9change%20de%20l%27information%20g%C3%A9ographique%20num%C3%A9rique
unofficial, feminine noun
- DIGEST 2, record 2, French, DIGEST
feminine noun
- DIGEST 2, record 2, French, DIGEST
- norme d’échange des données géographiques numériques 3, record 2, French, norme%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9change%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9ographiques%20num%C3%A9riques
unofficial, feminine noun
- DIGEST 3, record 2, French, DIGEST
feminine noun
- DIGEST 3, record 2, French, DIGEST
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
norme d’échange des données géographiques numériques; DIGEST : titre et sigle en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 4, record 2, French, - Norme%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9change%20des%20informations%20g%C3%A9ographiques%20num%C3%A9riques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-01-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- NATO digital geographic information data set
1, record 3, English, NATO%20digital%20geographic%20information%20data%20set
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ensemble de données d’information géographique numérique de l'OTAN
1, record 3, French, ensemble%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20d%26rsquo%3Binformation%20g%C3%A9ographique%20num%C3%A9rique%20de%20l%27OTAN
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-04-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Digital Geographic Information Working Group
1, record 4, English, Digital%20Geographic%20Information%20Working%20Group
correct, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- DGIWG 2, record 4, English, DGIWG
correct, international
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Digital Geographic Information Working Group
1, record 4, French, Digital%20Geographic%20Information%20Working%20Group
correct, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- DGIWG 2, record 4, French, DGIWG
correct, international
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Groupe de travail en matière d’information géographique numérique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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