Earth science

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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absolute acceleration

Earth science; Mapping science

The rate of change of velocity with respect to time, measured with respect to axes fixed in space.

arc navigation

Earth science; Mapping science

Navigation in which the prescribed course is a circular arc and the vessel or aircraft is kept on this course by reference to radio signals from a transmitter at the center of the ...

area symbol

Earth science; Mapping science

A continuous and distinctive shading, tone, or repetitive pattern used on a map to cover a part representing a region where a particular phenomenon occurs, or to which a ...

abstracter

Earth science; Mapping science

The individual who takes the information pertaining to a title in its full form and puts all facts into an abbreviated form. The abbreviated form is alled an abstract or ...

admeasure

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) Ascertain or set the measure or limits of. (2) Measure. (3) Determine the proper share of, or the proper apportionment of e.g., to admeasure common of pastrue.

base construction line

Earth science; Mapping science

The bottom line of a graticule, at right angles to the line representing the central meridian and along which the distances to other meridian representing lines are established.