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Mapping science
The systemic study of the processes and designs involved with map making.
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Right-of-survey entry
Earth science; Mapping science
The right to enter property temporarily to make surveys and investigations for proposed improvements.
Ephemeris calendar
Earth science; Mapping science
A calendar based on the ephemeris second and the ephemeris day, and on an epoch given in ephemeris time.
Normal equation
Earth science; Mapping science
(1) One of a set of simultaneous equations equal in number to the number of unknowns.
Environment
Earth science; Mapping science
The set of all conditions external to an organism or community which act upon that organism or community to influence its development or its existence. Included in the environment are all forms of ...
Elasticity
Earth science; Mapping science
The ability of a body to return to its original size and shape after deformation. It deals, properly, only with reversible relations between stress and strain.
True equator
Earth science; Mapping science
The actual celestial equator at a specified instant. This term distinguishes the actual equator from an equator which is an average or otherwise mathematically defined.
Tidal epoch
Earth science; Mapping science
The period of time specified for uninterrupted measurement of tides at a tide gage. The U. S. National Ocean Service specifies a period of at least 19 years.
