GIS Dictionary

[ESRI software] A service that uses the spatial server metadata capabilities, allowing users to publish and share metadata documents over […]

A surveying method in which the limits of a parcel are identified as relative distances and bearings from landmarks. Metes

[programming] In object-oriented programming, an action that an object is capable of performing. Objects that belong to the same class

[federal government] A geographic entity defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget for use by federal statistical agencies,

[graphics map display] A densitometer that can read densities in minute areas, used particularly for studying spectroscopic and astronomical images.

[physics] An instrument for measuring minute lengths or angles.

[physics] One millionth of a meter, represented by the symbol m. Microns are used to measure wavelengths in the electromagnetic

[government] A geographic region containing at least one urban area with a population between 10,000 and 50,000, defined by the

[programming] Acronym for Mobile Information Device Profile. A set of J2ME APIs for wireless devices.

[defense] The military specification for common war fighting symbology; the U.S. military standard that provides guidelines and criteria for the

[ESRI software] An ArcGIS extension that optimizes the effectiveness of core ArcGIS as a toolset foundation for military planners and