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Mapping science
The systemic study of the processes and designs involved with map making.
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Spherical chart
Earth science; Mapping science
A section of a globe with a radius of 1 meter, representing without distortion a part of the surface of the Earth. It was invented by the Dutch mathematician Adraien Veen and patented in 1594.
Bienes
Earth science; Mapping science
In Spanish law, goods, property of every description, including real as well as personal property; all things (not being persons) which may serve for the uses of man.
Bounty land
Earth science; Mapping science
A portion of the public domain given to soldiers for military service by way of bounty, in place of monetary payment.
Subtractive colour mixture
Earth science; Mapping science
A single colour produced by subtracting from white light a mixture of coloured lights.
Circle of position
Earth science; Mapping science
A small circle on a sphere representing the Earth, at every point of which, at the instant of observation, the observed celestial body (Sun, star, planet) has the same angular elevation and therefore ...
Image motion compensator
Earth science; Mapping science
(1) A device installed on certain aerial cameras to keep the image stationary on the focal plane while photographing objects on the ground. (2) A device installed or used in conjunction with a ...
