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Mapping science
The systemic study of the processes and designs involved with map making.
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Backup
Earth science; Mapping science
(1) An image printed on the reverse side of a map sheet which already has printing on the obverse side. (2) The printing of such images.
Abbe Number
Earth science; Mapping science
A number v introduced by E. Abbe for characterising an optical medium by its dispersion, and defined by the formula v = (n d -1)/(n F -n c ), in which n d , n F , n c are the refractive indices ...
Accelerometer
Earth science; Mapping science
A device for measuring acceleration. A common type is simply a pendulum suspended from a pivot fixed in the accelerating body. As the body accelerates, the pendulum is deflected through an angle ...
Agreement
Earth science; Mapping science
A concurrence, between owners of adjoining lands, on the location of their common boundaries, defined in the exercise of good judgement by the parties to the stipulation as needed for interpretation ...
Cone-angle banding
Earth science; Mapping science
In analytical photogrammetry, the separation of images into annular zones defined by specific bands contained within, usually, 5°of arc. Regions read then lie only in certain outer bands depending ...
Area of error
Earth science; Mapping science
A figure within which the true location of a point whose location has been determined by measurement is believed to lie, with stated degree of probability.
Barleycorn
Earth science; Mapping science
An old measure of length, equal to the average length of a grain of barley; the third part of an inch.
