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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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astro-geodetic
Earth science; Mapping science
Involving the combined methods and/or data of astronomy and geodesy. For example, astro geodetic leveling and astro geodetic coordinates.
self reducing alidade
Earth science; Mapping science
An alidade which provides horizontal distance and difference of elevation when the stadia interval is multiplied by the constant displayed by the alidade.
turning basin
Earth science; Mapping science
That part of a harbor or channel which is constructed or set aside for the turning of ships.
true anomaly
Earth science; Mapping science
The angle from the line of apsides of an elliptical orbit to the radius vector from the attracting focus to the center of mass of the moving body. It is commonly denoted by v or ...
arc of visibility
Earth science; Mapping science
The arc through which a beacon, usually a lamp, is visible. It is designated by its limiting bearings as observed from the sea.
ambit
Earth science; Mapping science
A boundary line thought of as inclosing and going around a place.
anblock method
Earth science; Mapping science
A method of block aerotriangulation adjustment applied only to horizontal control (planimetry). Elevations are supposed to be satisfactorily accurate or not important. ...
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