Mapping science

Mapping science

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

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Expropriation

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) A voluntary surrender of rights or claims. (2) The act of divesting oneself of that which was previously as one's own, or renouncing it. In this sense, it is the opposite of appropriation.

Extension survey

Earth science; Mapping science

A survey made to add to an existing, partial survey. An extension survey does not, however, complete a survey of boundaries, townships, sections or subdivisions thereof.

Transcurrent fault

Earth science; Mapping science

An extensive fault in which the movement is parallel to the horizontal direction of the fault and the surface of the fault is steeply inclined.

Periodic error

Earth science; Mapping science

An error whose amplitude and direction vary systematically with time.

Escrow

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) A deed delivered to a disinterested person to be delivered to the grantee upon the fulfilment or performance of some act or condition. (2) Money or something of value deposited with a ...

Infrared distance-measuring equipment

Earth science; Mapping science

Distance-measuring equipment having an infrared distance-measuring instrument as one component. The term appears to be used synonymous with electro-infrared distance measuring equipment.