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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brightness scale

Earth science; Mapping science

The ratio of the brightness of highlights to the deepest shadow in the actual terrain, as measured from the camera stations, for field of view under consideration.

locative call

Earth science; Mapping science

A call to specifically determine location.

optical component

Earth science; Mapping science

One or more optical elements treated as a unit, for example, a cemented doublet or a Nicol prism.

rectangular cartesian coordinate system

Earth science; Mapping science

A coordinate system consisting of three (or two) straight lines (called the axes) intersecting at a common point and perpendicular to each other; the coordinates of a point are ...

binocular

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) An optical instrument providing for the use of both eyes simultaneously. (2) A pair of eyepieces or telescopes placed side by side so that both eyes can observe ...

bounds description

Earth science; Mapping science

A description of the boundary of a piece of land in terms of adjoining land or waters. For example, bounded on the north by the Potomac River, on the west by Turkey Run Park, on ...