GIS Dictionary

[linear referencing] In linear referencing, either one or two fields in a table that describe the position of an event […]

[standards] An observed numerical value that is an appraisal of size, extent, or amount according to a set criteria.

[surveying] In surveying, the noise that is expected in every measurement. It occurs because the observer makes estimates and uses

[surveying] The difference between a measured quantity and its theoretical true value as determined during each iteration of a least-squares

1 [mathematics] The middle value of a set of values when they are ordered by rank. Half the values in

[spatial statistics use for geostatistics] A location representing the shortest total distance to all other features in a study area.

[printing] A printing device capable of producing an image on paper or other media sized between 15 and 35 inches

1 [programming] Refers collectively to the properties and methods, or functions, of an interface or class. 2 [Internet] In ArcGIS

[computing] In ArcGlobe, the amount of system memory that the application will use.

[computing] In computer programming, the loss of computer memory that occurs when an application or component fails to free a

[mental maps] A person’s perception of a place. A mental map may include the physical characteristics of a place, such