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Mapping science
The systemic study of the processes and designs involved with map making.
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Base level
Earth science; Mapping science
A level surface from which vertical distances are measured or calculated.
Amplifier
Earth science; Mapping science
A device in which an input of varying voltage, current, or power is amplified. Any electronic distance measuring instrument, angle measuring instrument or frequency measuring instrument depends on ...
Airy's map projection
Earth science; Mapping science
An azimuthal map projection, approximately the arithmetic average of the stereographic and azimuthal equal area map projections. Airy's map projection was intended to minimise the overall error of ...
Alley
Earth science; Mapping science
(1) A narrow, dedicated street. (2) A way through the middle of a block and giving access to the rear of properties. This is the more common usage.
Airport zoning
Earth science; Mapping science
Regulations (zoning) that govern land use, heights of buildings, and natural growth in the region surrounding an airport.
Spectral band
Earth science; Mapping science
A sequence of wavelengths or frequencies lying between two given values.
Aperture ratio
Earth science; Mapping science
The ratio of the effective aperture of a lens system to its focal length.
