Texture

The interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the musical fabric. Texture is generally described as monophonic (single line), heterophonic ...

texture

Building materials; Wood flooring

The term used to describe the surface look and feel of flooring. Textures can range from silky smooth to hand scraped and distressed.

texture

Weather; Meteorology

In a photo image, the frequency of change and arrangement of tones, often due to highlights and shadows created by the irregular surface being viewed.

day

Earth science; Remote sensing

The period of time that it takes for a planet to spin around once, completing one rotation on its axis.

epicenter

Earth science; Remote sensing

The point on Earth's surface that is directly above the place where an earthquake first starts.

seismograph

Earth science; Remote sensing

An instrument that detects and records vibrations and movements in the Earth during an earthquake.

seismology

Earth science; Remote sensing

The scientific study of earthquakes, including their causes and effects is called as seismology in Earth science.

range resolution

Earth science; Remote sensing

In radar images, the spatial resolution in the range direction, which is determined by the pulse length of the transmitted microwave energy.

airborne imaging spectrometer (AIS)

Earth science; Remote sensing

Along-track multispectral scanner with spectral bandwidth of 0. 01 m.

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Michael Clarke Duncan

Michael Clarke Duncan (December 10, 1957 – September 3, 2012) was an American actor, best known for his role as John Coffey in The Green Mile. He was ...