1. A physical structure, plant, or installation located on land (as opposed to offshore or maritime)
The company operates several land-based facilities for manufacturing and distribution.
A empresa opera várias instalações terrestres para manufatura e distribuição.
2. In military or defense contexts, a military installation or operational base on land
The military established new land-based facilities along the border.
O exército estabeleceu novas instalações terrestres ao longo da fronteira.
3. In aquaculture, a farming operation conducted on land rather than in open water
Land-based facilities for fish farming reduce environmental impact.
As instalações terrestres para criação de peixes reduzem o impacto ambiental.