Mapping science

Mapping science

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

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Case law

Earth science; Mapping science

Law derived from cases, as opposed to law based on statutes or other sources of law.

Non-metric camera

Earth science; Mapping science

A camera not designed specifically for use in photogrammetry.

Bouguer plate

Earth science; Mapping science

An imaginary, cylindrical plate of infinite radius and of thickness equal to the elevation of a particular gravity station, placed with its upper surface horizontal at the gravity station. Its ...

Extended Bouguer gravity reduction

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) The process of applying, to a measured or calculated value of gravity, the sum of a spherical Bouguer gravity correction and a topographic gravity correction. (2) The sum of the gravity ...

Pseudo random code

Earth science; Mapping science

A code (1) based on a pseudo - random sequence of numbers, i.e., based on a sequence (usually periodic) of numbers generated according to definite mathematical rules but having approximately the ...

A device which indicates magnetic north by means of a magnet suspended at its midpoint is such a way that the magnet aligns itself with the local magnetic field. That end of the magnet which points ...

Blunder

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) A mistake or error caused by mental confusion, carelessness, stupidity, or ignorance. (2) A numerical mistake or error caused by mental confusion, carelessness, stupidity, or ignorance. ...