Mapping science

Mapping science

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

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Orbital altitude

Earth science; Mapping science

The average altitude of a satellite above the surface of the primary body.

Side looking angle radar

Earth science; Mapping science

Side looking radar operating at decimeter wavelengths and measuring the angle at which the radiation is emitted and returned. Most side looking radar operates at millimetre wavelengths. Such ...

Ana-branch

Earth science; Mapping science

A branch (of a river) which, after diverging, rejoins the river farther down. The term is used, in particular, for a secondary channel, in a broad plain of braided channels, that maintains a semi ...

Base construction line

Earth science; Mapping science

The bottom line of a graticule, at right angles to the line representing the central meridian and along which the distances to other meridian representing lines are established.

Arc navigation

Earth science; Mapping science

Navigation in which the prescribed course is a circular arc and the vessel or aircraft is kept on this course by reference to radio signals from a transmitter at the centre of the arc.

Admeasure

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) Ascertain or set the measure or limits of. (2) Measure. (3) Determine the proper share of, or the proper apportionment of e.g., to admeasure common of pastrue.