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World Aeronautical Charts

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contribution to mapping

  • topographic map
    In map: World War II and after

    …war years, and the resulting World Aeronautical Charts have provided generalized information for other purposes since that time. Many countries have used the basic data to publish temporary map coverage until their more detailed surveys can be completed.

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  • topographic map
    In map: Basic data for compilation

    …Map of the World and World Aeronautical Charts, are compiled from existing information, though new data are occasionally produced to strengthen areas for which little or doubtful information exists. Thus compiled maps may contain fragments of original information while those representing original surveys may include some existing data of higher…

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