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Mapping science
The systemic study of the processes and designs involved with map making.
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azimuth circle
Earth science; Mapping science
A ring made to fit snugly over a compass or compass repeater and provided with a means for observing bearings and azimuths.
central angle
Earth science; Mapping science
(1) The angle, at the center of a circular arc, included between the radii which pass through the beginning and end of the arc. This angle is equal in size to the change in direction of the ...
autocorrelation
Earth science; Mapping science
The correlation of the members of a time series with each other.
pseudo cardan angle
Earth science; Mapping science
One of a set of three angles ( q 1 , q 2 , q 3 ) specifying the orientation of the axes (x,y,z) of one rectangular, Cartesian coordinate system with respect to the corresponding axes (X,Y,Z) of ...
cartographic appreciation
Earth science; Mapping science
The assessment, in a fair and objective manner, of the accuracy and usefulness of a map.
