datum points
[/ˈdeɪtəm pɔɪnts/]
nounpl: datum points
pontos de referência
1. Fixed points or locations used as references for measurement, surveying, or navigation purposes
The surveyor established datum points across the property to ensure accurate measurements.
O topógrafo estabeleceu pontos de referência em toda a propriedade para garantir medições precisas.
2. In geodesy and surveying, points with known coordinates used as the basis for establishing other measurements
Datum points serve as the foundation for all elevation measurements in the construction project.
Os pontos de referência servem como base para todas as medições de elevação no projeto de construção.
3. Reference locations in data analysis or research used for comparison and calibration
The study used several datum points to establish baseline values for the experiment.
O estudo utilizou vários pontos de referência para estabelecer valores de base para o experimento.
Datum points are fundamental in Brazilian and Portuguese surveying, construction, and engineering practices. The term is particularly important in infrastructure projects, urban planning, and land surveying, where precise measurements are critical for development. In Brazil, this terminology is standard in ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas) technical standards.
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