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Earth science
Any of several geological sciences that are concerned with the earth, its origins, and all of its various structures and physical forms and phenomena.
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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 ...
estimate
Earth science; Mapping science
The particular value calculated from sample observations using an estimator.
deep etch
Earth science; Mapping science
A method of making lithographic plates by etching the design slightly into the surface of the plate.
exposure factor
Earth science; Mapping science
Any factor which must be taken into consideration when calculating the correct time interval for exposure. Among the important exposure factors are the relative aperture of the ...
error
Earth science; Mapping science
(1) The difference between the measured value of a quantity and the theoretical or defined value of that quantity: ε(error) ≡ y (measured) - y (theoretical). (2) The difference ...
periodic error
Earth science; Mapping science
An error whose amplitude and direction vary systematically with time.
gross error
Earth science; Mapping science
(1) A very large error. The usual implication is that the error was made by a person. If this is to be made explicit, the error is termed a blunder. (2) An error which is the ...
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