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Mapping science
The systemic study of the processes and designs involved with map making.
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Desert-land entry
Earth science; Mapping science
An entry of irrigable and agricultural public lands under the act of March 3, 1877, as amended, which the entryman reclaims, irrigates, and cultivates in part and for which he pays a certain amount.
Fixed elevation
Earth science; Mapping science
An elevation which has been obtained either from tidal observations or from a previous adjustment of leveling, and which is held at its adopted value in any subsequent adjustment.
Provisional edition
Earth science; Mapping science
A map or chart published for temporary use only, with the provision that it will be superseded later.
Extrapolation
Earth science; Mapping science
The process of estimating the value of a function at a specified point outside a certain region, from known values of the function at points within that region. Sometimes called prediction or ...
Estimate
Earth science; Mapping science
The particular value calculated from sample observations using an estimator.
Estoppel
Earth science; Mapping science
The situation or doctrine whereby one is concluded and forbidden by law to speak against his own act or deed. The situation can arise in disputes over a boundary if one of the parties tries to make ...
Observed error
Earth science; Mapping science
(1) The average value of a random quantity minus a particular value of a measurement of that quantity. (2) The average value of a set of random values, minus the average value of a subset of that ...
