Mapping science

Mapping science

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

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Littoral current

Earth science; Mapping science

A current in the littoral zone, e.g., a longshore or rip current.

Polar diagram

Earth science; Mapping science

A diagram drawn in a polar coordinate system.

Covariance function

Earth science; Mapping science

The covariance of two continuous functions.

Gravitational constant

Earth science; Mapping science

The constant of proportionality G or k appearing in formula for the force of attraction between two bodies. If the bodies can be considered points with masses M 1 and M 2 , the formula is f = ...

Principal lunar semidiurnal constituent

Earth science; Mapping science

The tidal constituent which represents the effect of the rotation of the Earth (with respect to the Moon) on the tides. Its period is 12. 42 hours and its angular speed is 28. 9841 degrees per hour. ...

Horizontal control

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) Control points which have accurately known horizontal coordinates (longitude and latitude), which can be identified with physical points on the ground, and which can be used to provide horizontal ...

Cross-section

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) The intersection of a solid with a developable surface (usually a plane). For example, a vertical section of the ground or of underlying strata. A cross section, in this sense, should not be ...