GIS Dictionary

[ESRI software] In Survey Analyst, occurs when a copy of a coordinate from a different project is added to the […]

[ESRI software] A DBMS-defined restriction that ensures that foreign key values in the rows in the child table always have

[data quality] A mechanism for ensuring that data remains accurate and consistent as a database changes. When changes are made

[physics] The proportion of incident radiant energy that is reflected by a surface. Reflectance varies according to the wavelengths of

[non-ESRI software] A utility, part of the Windows operating system, that allows you to view and edit the system registry.

1 [geography] In geography, an area usually distinguished by common cultural or physical characteristics, such as Southern California, Western Europe,

1 [data editing] To align two or more maps or images so that equivalent geographic coordinates coincide. 2 [geolocating] To

[ESRI software] A three-letter, nine-digit number (ABC123456789, for example) that authenticates software with ESRI. Every single use and server product,

[computing] Stores information about system configuration for a Windows machine. COM uses the registry extensively, storing details of COM components

[software] A file containing information in Windows Registry format. Double-clicking a .reg file in Windows will enter the information in

[statistics] A statistical method for evaluating the relationship between a single dependent variable and one or more independent variables thought