Mapping science

Mapping science

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

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Search-and-rescue chart

Earth science; Mapping science

A chart designed primarily for directing and conducting searches and rescues.

Byte

Earth science; Mapping science

A set of consecutive, binary digits, usually eight in number. One byte usually represents one character.

A nautical chart intended for coastwise navigation inshore when a vessel's course may carry her inside outlying reefs and shoals. It is intended for use in entering or leaving bays and harbours of ...

Gyromagnetic compass

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) A compass that uses a gyroscope to smooth the indications of directions obtained from magnetically sensitive components. i.e., a magnetic compass with a gyroscope added to smooth the readings. ...

Bouguer gravity field

Earth science; Mapping science

The formula τ = τ o (1 2h/a+ ρ'h/(2a ρ)) for the value of gravity at a height h above the surface of reference, τ o being the value of gravity on the surface, a the radius of a spherical body ...

Coefficient of refraction

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) The ratio of the angle of refraction at the point of observation to the angle, at the centre of the Earth, subtended between the point of observation and the point observed. (2) The ratio of ...

Common stock

Earth science; Mapping science

An equity investment that represents ownership of a firm, which full participation in its success or failure. The firm's directors must approve dividend payments.