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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, ...
Backside
Earth science; Mapping science
In English law, a yard at the back part of or behind a house and belonging thereto. The term was formerly used in conveyances and also in pleading.
