Mapping science

Mapping science

The systemic study of the processes and designs involved with map making.

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Classification of surveys

Earth science; Mapping science

Classification of the coordinates of a set of points (the survey) produced by a single surveying project. It differs from the classification of control in that the set as a whole rather than the ...

An instrument for measurement of color, i.e., for identifying in some unique and standard way the colour of an object. One form, used for opaque objects, compares the object with a set of standard ...

Longitudinal comparator

Earth science; Mapping science

An instrument which allows two standards of length to be compared by translating the standards parallel to each other. The standards are placed parallel to each other on an bench one part of which ...

Compass bearing

Earth science; Mapping science

The horizontal angle from North, as indicated by a magnetic compass, east or west to the object being sighted, whichever gives the smaller angle. It differs from magnetic bearing in that the latter ...

Sectional chart

Earth science; Mapping science

One of a series of aeronautical charts covering the United States of America at a scale of 1:500,000 and suitable for contact or visual navigation.

First order bench mark

Earth science; Mapping science

A bench mark connected to the surface of reference by continuous first order leveling.

Bienes publicos

Earth science; Mapping science

In Spanish law, those things which, as to property, pertain to the people or nation and, as to their use, to the individuals of the territory or district, such as rivers, shores, ports, and public ...