Mapping science

Mapping science

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

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Dynamic draught correction

Earth science; Mapping science

The correction applied to a measured depth to take into account the difference between the draught of the ship when moving and the draught when motionless.

Dower

Earth science; Mapping science

That portion of, or interest in, the real estate of a deceased husband which the law gives to his widow for life. The extent varies with statutory provisions.

Doppler location

Earth science; Mapping science

Location determined using measurements of the Doppler shift in radio signals emitted by artificial satellites.

Littoral drift

Earth science; Mapping science

The material that moves more or less parallel to the shore-line under the influence of oceanic forces.

(1) The work done in changing a physical system from one distribution of masses and velocities (state I) to another (state II), if the same amount of work can be recovered by the system's changing ...