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Mapping science
The systemic study of the processes and designs involved with map making.
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Abbe's Theory
Earth science; Mapping science
The theory that for a lens to produce a faithful image, it must be large enough to transmit the entire diffraction pattern of the object.
barlow leveling rod
Earth science; Mapping science
A self reading leveling rod on which graduations are marked by triangles each 0. 02 foot in height. The Barlow leveling rod is no longer in general use.
nautical almanac
Earth science; Mapping science
An astronomical almanac prepared for use on ocean-going vessels, containing such astronomical information as is needed for navigation on the high seas and to the degree of accuracy needed for such ...
acquiescence
Earth science; Mapping science
Some act of concurrence by the adjoining owners bearing on the practical location of their common boundary, where the definite, or more accurate, position of the line or lines has not been or cannot ...
abutter
Earth science; Mapping science
An owner or occupant whose property adjoins or touches the land under consideration.
autocollimation
Earth science; Mapping science
(1) The process of using an autocollimator. (2) The procedure used to determine or transfer azimuth to an instrument or device by using an autocollimator.
