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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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directional filter

Earth science; Remote sensing

Mathematical filter designed to enhance on an image those linear features oriented in a particular direction.

Apollo

Earth science; Remote sensing

U. S. lunar exploration program of satellites with crews of three astronauts.

frequency (v)

Earth science; Remote sensing

The number of wave oscillations per unit time or the number of wavelengths that pass a point per unit time.

film

Earth science; Remote sensing

Light-sensitive photographic emulsion and its base.

bathymetry

Earth science; Remote sensing

Configuration of the seafloor.

cycle

Earth science; Remote sensing

One complete oscillation of a wave.

depolarized

Earth science; Remote sensing

Refers to a change in polarization of a transmitted radar pulse as a result of various interactions with the terrain surface.