GIS Dictionary

[spatial analysis] The geographic bounding area within which spatial analysis will occur. The bounding area is set by defining the […]

[statistics] A statistical procedure used to evaluate the variance of the mean values for two or more datasets in order

[digital image processing] In digital image processing, data from sources other than remote sensing, used to assist in analysis and

[database structures] A supplementary source of information.

[geodesy] The unit of measurement on a sphere or a spheroid, usually degrees. Some map projection parameters, such as the

[3D analysis] In ArcMap, ArcScene, and ArcGlobe, a collection of animation tracks that define the dynamic property changes to associated

[3D analysis] In ArcMap, ArcScene, and ArcGlobe, the interface in which the keyframes, tracks and time-scale properties of an animation

[modeling] Having nonuniform spatial distribution of movement or properties, usually across a surface.

[map design] In cartography, text or graphics on a map that provide information for the map reader. Annotation may identify

[map design] A subset of annotation in a standard or feature-linked geodatabase annotation feature class that contains properties that determine

[map design] One of a number of procedures that dictate what type of annotation feature is created and the number