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Mapping science
The systemic study of the processes and designs involved with map making.
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model atmosphere
Earth science; Mapping science
Any set of values (formula or tables) representing the atmosphere, particularly the vertical distribution of temperature.
assumed bearing
Earth science; Mapping science
A bearing referred to some meridian chosen as a matter of convenience i.e., a bearing referred to an assumed meridian.
ambitus
Earth science; Mapping science
A space at least 2. 5 feet wide between neighboring buildings, left for the convenience of going between them.
Airy Spheroid 1830
Earth science; Mapping science
A rotational ellipsoid used in adjustments of horizontal control in Britain. For the triangulation of 1936 to 1950, the dimensions were taken to be:
primary azimuth
Earth science; Mapping science
A astronomic azimuth taken as the astronomic azimuth of a side in first order (primary) triangulation.
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