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global analysis

[data analysis] The computation of an output raster where the output value at each cell location may be a function […]

Global Check method

[ESRI software] In Survey Analyst for field measurements, one of two ways to apply the Coordinate Out of Tolerance command.

global mode

[ESRI software] A navigation mode in ArcGlobe during which the camera target is always at the center of the globe.

global polynomial interpolation

[spatial statistics use for geostatistics] In ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst, a deterministic interpolation method. The interpolated surface is not required to

GlobalID

[ESRI software] A field of type UUID (Universal Unique Identifier) in which values are automatically assigned by the geodatabase when

globe

1 [cartography] A sphere on which a map of the earth or a celestial body is represented. Since the earth’s

globe document

[ESRI software] A disk-based representation of the globe view or views contained in ArcGlobe. Globe documents have a .3dd extension.

globe properties

[ESRI software] In ArcGlobe, properties that can be set for a globe document. These include vertical exaggeration, background color, or

globe terrain

[ESRI software] In ArcGlobe, a globe surface with base heights supplied from an elevation layer.

globe view

[ESRI software] In ArcGlobe, the display window in which a globe can be viewed.

GLONASS

[GPS] Acronym for Global Navigation Satellite System. The Russian counterpart of the United States Global Positioning System.

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