Mapping science

Mapping science

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

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Exception in a deed

Earth science; Mapping science

The retaining, in the grantor, some portion of the former estate, which, by the exception, is taken out of or excluded from the grant; whatever is thus excluded remains in him as of his former right ...

Base line

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) An imaginary line connecting two points and used as a referent for measurements. Also spelled baseline. (2) A surveyed line established with more than usual care, to which surveys are referred ...

Asymmetry of object

Earth science; Mapping science

A lack of symmetry in the appear-ance of an object as seen from a particular point of observation, and caused by an actual asymmetry in the object or its aspect. It causes an object to appear ...

Batture

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) The gradual raising of the bed of a river or body of water by the accumulation of solid matter such as silt, soil, or gravel. (2) That portion of the bed of a river or body of water which has ...

Angle measuring instrument

Earth science; Mapping science

Any instrument used for measuring angles. Sometimes called an angulation instrument. Examples are the goniometer, the theodolite, the transit, and electronic devices which measure angles by ...

Arbitrage

Earth science; Mapping science

The simultaneous purchase of an undervalued asset or portfolio and sale for an overvalued but equivalent asset or portfolio, in order to obtain a risk less profit on the price differential. Taking ...

Aquatone

Earth science; Mapping science

A printing process using a zinc plate which is gelatin coated, hardened, and sensitised to print type, line drawings, and halftones by an offset process.