Horizontal control

Horizontal control

The geometric data relating to the horizontal coordinates of a control station.

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horizontal control

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) Control points which have accurately known horizontal coordinates (longitude and latitude), which can be identified with physical points on the ground, and which can be used ...

horizontal control

Earth science; Geology

The geometric data relating to the horizontal coordinates of a control station.

horizontal control point

Earth science; Mapping science

A point whose horizontal coordinates, or whose distance and direction to other points of like kind, are known accurately enough that they can be assumed known in further surveys.

horizontally-controlled photography

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horizontally-controlled photograph

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(1) A photograph showing one or more horizontal-control points. (2) A photograph obtained by horizontally-controlled photography.

control

Automotive; Automobile

(1) A device or mechanism for adjusting a component. See cruise control. (2) The ability of the driver to make a vehicle perform as required. (3) To regulate.

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