China to announce precise altitude of 59 famous mountains

时间：2007-07-24 00:44:13

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BEIJING, July 21 -- China will confirm and publish the altitude of 59 famous mountains in the coming two years, as a step to clean up the country's still messy geographical2 data.

 

The 59 mountains, all renowned3 tourist destinations and national reserves, include the World Heritage Site Wuyi Mountain in Fujian Province and snow-capped Yulong Mountain in Yunnan Province.

 

The State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping (SBSM) said Saturday that experts are measuring mountains with Global Position System (GPS) and other high-tech4 devices.

 

The bureau will announce the altitude of 30 mountains in 2008 and that of the rest will be announced in 2009.

 

"Elevation5 data for many mountains in China are currently inconsistent and inaccurate6, sometimes the difference can be as much as 100 meters," said Li Weisen, SBSM's deputy director.

 

Li attributed the inaccuracy mainly to technological7 and equipment limits, saying the demand for accurate, standardized8 geographical data has increased in recent years.

 

A total of 78 mountains located in key national scenic9 spots have been put on the SBSM's significant geographic1 information and data list, taking into account their fame and influence, public function and their bearing on national security.

 

In April 2007, the SBSM announced the altitude of 19 mountains after nine months of surveying.

 

According to the Chinese laws, no organizations or individuals are allowed to issue important geographic data without verification and authorization10 of the SBSM.

 

Unauthorized publication and incorrect use of important geographic information and data will be subject to punishment.

 
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1 geographic tgsxb     
adj.地理学的，地理的
参考例句：
  • The city's success owes much to its geographic position. 这座城市的成功很大程度上归功于它的地理位置。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Environmental problems pay no heed to these geographic lines. 环境问题并不理会这些地理界限。 来自英汉非文学 - 环境法 - 环境法
2 geographical Cgjxb     
adj.地理的；地区(性)的
参考例句：
  • The current survey will have a wider geographical spread.当前的调查将在更广泛的地域范围內进行。
  • These birds have a wide geographical distribution.这些鸟的地理分布很广。
3 renowned okSzVe     
adj.著名的，有名望的，声誉鹊起的
参考例句：
  • He is one of the world's renowned writers.他是世界上知名的作家之一。
  • She is renowned for her advocacy of human rights.她以提倡人权而闻名。
4 high-tech high-tech     
adj.高科技的
参考例句：
  • The economy is in the upswing which makes high-tech services in more demand too.经济在蓬勃发展，这就使对高科技服务的需求量也在加大。
  • The quest of a cure for disease with high-tech has never ceased. 人们希望运用高科技治疗疾病的追求从未停止过。
5 elevation bqsxH     
n.高度；海拔；高地；上升；提高
参考例句：
  • The house is at an elevation of 2,000 metres.那幢房子位于海拔两千米的高处。
  • His elevation to the position of General Manager was announced yesterday.昨天宣布他晋升总经理职位。
6 inaccurate D9qx7     
adj.错误的，不正确的，不准确的
参考例句：
  • The book is both inaccurate and exaggerated.这本书不但不准确，而且夸大其词。
  • She never knows the right time because her watch is inaccurate.她从来不知道准确的时间因为她的表不准。
7 technological gqiwY     
adj.技术的；工艺的
参考例句：
  • A successful company must keep up with the pace of technological change.一家成功的公司必须得跟上技术变革的步伐。
  • Today,the pace of life is increasing with technological advancements.当今， 随着科技进步，生活节奏不断增快。
8 standardized 8hHzgs     
adj.标准化的
参考例句：
  • We use standardized tests to measure scholastic achievement. 我们用标准化考试来衡量学生的学业成绩。
  • The parts of an automobile are standardized. 汽车零件是标准化了的。
9 scenic aDbyP     
adj.自然景色的，景色优美的
参考例句：
  • The scenic beauty of the place entranced the visitors.这里的美丽风光把游客们迷住了。
  • The scenic spot is on northwestern outskirts of Beijing.这个风景区位于北京的西北远郊。
10 authorization wOxyV     
n.授权，委任状
参考例句：
  • Anglers are required to obtain prior authorization from the park keeper.垂钓者必须事先得到公园管理者的许可。
  • You cannot take a day off without authorization.未经批准你不得休假。

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