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Mapping science
The systemic study of the processes and designs involved with map making.
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roving barometer
Earth science; Mapping science
That barometer, in the single base method of barometric altimetry, which is moved to those points whose elevations are to be determined.
fiducial axis
Earth science; Mapping science
The line joining two opposite fiducial marks on a photograph.
assembly language
Earth science; Mapping science
A menomic code close to the code (machine language) in which the computer actually does its work.
positional accuracy
Earth science; Mapping science
The accuracy with which the coordinates of points determined from a map agree with the coordinates determined by survey or other independent means accepted as accurate.
Australian Map Grid
Earth science; Mapping science
A grid system used with Australian maps on the transverse Mercator map projection and having its origin on the equator. Eastings are given the value 500,000 plus the value given by the formula for ...
air rights
Earth science; Mapping science
The rights granted by a fee simple, lease agreement, or other conveyance of an estate in real property to build upon, occupy, or use, in the manner and degree permitted, all or any portion of space ...
