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Mapping science
The systemic study of the processes and designs involved with map making.
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base correction
Earth science; Mapping science
The adjustment made to measured values to refer them to the value established at the base station.
background noise
Earth science; Mapping science
Noise from sources other than the source of the desired signal.
constructive annexation
Earth science; Mapping science
The union of such things as have been holden parcel of the realty but which are not actually annexed, fixed or fastened to the freehold.
albedo
Earth science; Mapping science
The ratio of the total amount of radiation (power) reflected or scattered by a body to the total amount of radiation (power) incident on the body. In practice, albedo is measured and calculated ...
mechanical axis
Earth science; Mapping science
The central line of an optical device as defined by the surfaces on which the device rests, i.e., where the optical axis of the device ought to be.
commercial acre
Earth science; Mapping science
That part of an acre of newly subdivided land remaining after dedication for streets, sidewalks, parks and so on.
acute angle
Earth science; Mapping science
A plane angle both of whose sides can be included within the sides of a right angle. Its size is less than 90° (100g or p /2 radians).
