Glossary of the Mapping SciencesThe Glossary of Mapping Sciences, a joint publication of the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM), American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), contains approximately 10,000 terms that cover the broad professional areas of surveying, mapping and remote sensing. Based on over 150 sources, this glossary west through an extensive review process that included individual experts from the related subject fields and a variety of U.S. federal agencies such as the U.S.Geological Survey. This comprehensive review process helped to ensure the accuracy of the document. The Glossary of Mapping Sciences will find widespread use throughout the related professions and serve as a vehicle to standardize the terminology of the mapping sciences. |
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| Title | Glossary of the Mapping Sciences |
| Author | American Society of Civil Engineers |
| Publisher | ASCE Publications, 1994 |
| ISBN | 0784475709, 9780784475706 |
| Length | 581 pages |
| Subjects | › Science / Reference |
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