Mapping science

Mapping science

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

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Restrictive covenant

Earth science; Mapping science

A private agreement restricting the use and occupancy of real estate which is a part of the conveyance and is binding on all subsequent purchasers. Such covenants may deal with control of the size, ...

Depreciation

Earth science; Mapping science

The decrease in the capital stock that results from wear and tear and obsolescence. The periodic allocation of the cost of a tangible long-loved asset (other than land and natural resources) over ...

Tidal constant

Earth science; Mapping science

Any characteristic of the tide which remains practically constant at a particular locality. Tidal constants are classified as harmonic or non-harmonic.

Bolometric correction

Earth science; Mapping science

The quantity, usually denoted by BC, added to an absolute (visual) magnitude M v

Debug

Earth science; Mapping science

Remove the errors present in an algorithm intended to be used by a computing machine.

Cyclonic

Earth science; Mapping science

Having a rotary motion which is counterclockwise, as viewed from above, in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise, as viewed from above, in the Southern Hemisphere. Cyclonic motion is undefined at ...

Critical- path method

Earth science; Mapping science

A method of selecting, from among a number of possible schedules for a project, that schedule which best satisfies certain desiderata such as efficiency, time for completion, etc. It involves ...