Mapping science

Mapping science

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

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Arc of parallel

Earth science; Mapping science

A part of an astronomic or geodetic parallel of latitude.

Oblique ascension

Earth science; Mapping science

The arc of the celestial equator, or the angle at the celestial pole, between the hour circle of the vernal equinox and the hour circle through the intersection of the celestial equator and the ...

Base side

Earth science; Mapping science

A side, of a triangulation network, which is measured with a JÄderin baseline apparatus or with a geodimeter type of instrument.

Barrier reef

Earth science; Mapping science

A partially submerged coral reef on the seaward side of a lagoon. A prominent example is the Great Barrier Reef of Australia.

Helical antenna

Earth science; Mapping science

An antenna in the form of an open ended, loosely coiled helix; the distance around one turn is approximately equal to the wavelength for which the antenna was designed. It has appreciable gain in ...

Adjacent

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) Lying near or close to. (2) Contiguous with; touching. Adjacent, as used in land surveying, has the first meaning and implies that the two objects or parcels of land are not widely separated, ...