GIS Dictionary

[symbology] A map element used to graphically represent the scale of a map. A scale bar is typically a line […]

1 [cartography] The reciprocal of the ratio used to specify scale on a map. For example, if the scale of

[map display] The scales at which a layer is visible on a map. Scale ranges are commonly used to prevent

1 [data capture] A device that captures a print or hard-copy image, such as a text document or map, and

The process of capturing data from hard-copy maps or images in digital format using a device called a scanner.

[statistics] A chart in which each data point is marked against perpendicular x- and y-axes. Scatter charts are frequently used

[ESRI software] In 3D Analyst, a document containing 3D data that can be viewed in perspective.

1 [computing] The structure or design of a database or database object, such as a table, view, index, stored procedure,

[ESRI software] During geodatabase editing, the process of applying schema changes from a replica to the relative replica in a

[database structures] In ArcGIS 9.1 and previous versions, a type of checkout that creates the schema of the data being

[software] Acronym for Service Control Manager. An administrative tool that enables the creation and modification of system services. It effectively