Mapping science

Mapping science

The systemic study of the processes and designs involved with map making.

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attitude

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) The orientation of a body, as specified by the angles made by a set of axes fixed in the body with a set of axes used as reference. In particular, in photogrammetry, (2) the orientation of a ...

annexation

Earth science; Mapping science

(1) The act of attaching, adding, joining, or uniting one thing to another; generally spoken of the connection of a smaller or subordinate thing with a larger or principal thing. Attaching an ...

aneroid altimeter

Earth science; Mapping science

An altimeter incorporating an aneroid barometer.

reverse bearing

Earth science; Mapping science

A bearing taken with a magnetic compass and directed oppositely to the direction of the point whose bearing is desired.

array

Earth science; Mapping science

A set of numbers (or symbols representing numbers), objects, or points placed at regular intervals. The numbers, etc. , are called elements of the set and of the array. Note that matrix and array ...

balanced fund

Earth science; Mapping science

A mutual fund with, generally, a three-part investment object: (1)to conserve the investor's principal, (2)to pay current income, and (3)to increase both principal and income. The fund aims to ...