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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Bruns

Earth science; Mapping science

The formula ΔH = (W - U)/go, where W is the potential on a particular equipotential surface of the Earth and U is the potential on an equipotential ellipsoid; ΔH is the ...

cislunar

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) In the region between the Moon and the Earth. (2) In the region between the Moon's orbit and the Earth's orbit.

secondary compilation

Earth science; Mapping science

In bathymetry, a compilation on a specially-prepared, matte, plastic sheet, depicting uncorrected or discrete soundings.

cofferdam

Earth science; Mapping science

A barrier built in the water so as to form an enclosure from which water can be pumped to permit free access to the space bounded by the dam.

extended Clairaut's equation

Earth science; Mapping science

The equation (a b)/a + (τ p - τ e )/ τ e =(5ω²a/2τ e ) - f(f + ω²a/τ e ) + aC4/4, in which τ p and τ e are the values of gravity acceleration at the poles and at the ...