GIS Dictionary

[map display] A stereo image made by superimposing two images of the same area. The images are displayed in complementary […]

[graphics computing] An image represented by continuous variation in tone, such as a photograph.

[analysisgeoprocessing] A systematic examination of a problem or complex entity in order to provide new information from what is already

[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.