GIS Dictionary

[data editing] The portion of a coverage where the geometry (or geographical features) has been altered, but where topology has […]

[ESRI software] In ArcGIS, the environment in which spatial and attribute editing take place. After starting an edit session, a

[ESRI software] In ArcGIS, a temporary, underlying representation that is used to create or edit feature geometry.

[ESRI software] During editing prior to ArcGIS 10, a setting in the Task drop-down list that determines which operation the

[ESRI software] In ArcMap, a set of tools that allows the creation and modification of features and their attributes.

[non-ESRI software] Acronym for electronic document management system. A computer-based system for organizing, maintaining, and retrieving digital and hard-copy documents.

[ESRI software] Acronym for ESRI Developer Network. A subscription program used to acquire ESRI software for developers, which includes a

[physics] Energy that moves through space at the speed of light as different wavelengths of time-varying electric and magnetic fields.

[physics] The entire range of wavelengths (frequencies) over which electromagnetic radiation extends.

[map display] A mapping system that displays but does not allow for the spatial analysis of data.

[ESRI software] In geoprocessing in ArcGIS, a component of a model. Elements can be variables, such as input and derived