Mapping science

Mapping science

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

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Acutance

Earth science; Mapping science

An objective measure of the ability of an optical system to show a sharp edge between two contiguous regions, one of high and the other of low illuminance in object space.

Amplitude of the tide

Earth science; Mapping science

One half of the difference in elevation between consecutive high water and low water. Also referred to as tidal amplitude or tide amplitude.

Open bay

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) A coastal indentation that is part of the open sea. (2) A coastal indentation which encloses an area less than that inclosed by a semi circle whose diameter is a line drawn between the ...

Amplitude of oscillation

Earth science; Mapping science

The length of the arc passed over by a pendulum in moving from a new position of greatest displacement to the other.

Arm of the sea

Earth science; Mapping science

A comparatively narrow extension of a larger body of water.

Break-circuit chronometer

Earth science; Mapping science

A chronometer equipped with a device which automatically breaks an electric circuit to indicate a specific time or interval of time.

Cartography

Earth science; Mapping science

The art of expressing graphically, by maps, the known physical features of the Earth or of another celestial body. It usually includes showing the works of man and his varied activities. (2) The ...