map chart

[map ‚chärt]

(mapping)

A representation of a land-sea area, using the characteristics of a map to represent the land area and the characteristics of a chart to represent the sea area, with such special characteristics as to make the map chart most useful in military operations, particularly amphibious operations.

combat chart

A special-purpose chart of a land-sea area using the characteristics of a map to represent the land area and the characteristics of a chart to represent the sea area, with such special characteristics as to make the chart most useful in military operations, particularly amphibious operations. Produced at a 1:50,000 scale. Also called a map chart.

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Two momarsa for the supply of (a) 15,000 (empty) map charts required for Campel Stocks instrument recording sun rising time, also (b) computer requisites and copiers & printers' toner.

Supply of (a) 15,000 (empty) map charts required for Campel Stocks instrument recording sun rising time, also (b) computer requisites and copiers & printers' toner

The design offers b&w and color historical and contemporary photos and illustrations, plus color map charts throughout and detailed color maps on the inside covers.

America; a narrative history, 9th ed

For the first time, a comprehensive map charts the locations of the empty and abandoned developments that stand as haunting monuments to the Celtic Tiger splurge.

GHOST TOWNS; Abandoned estates mark splurge of the Celtic Tiger

The coastland map charts the post Ice Age tilt of the UK and Ireland and current relative sea-level changes.