GIS Dictionary

[computing] The ability to grow in size or complexity without showing negative effects.

[ESRI software] In Survey Analyst, used to define measurement units based on a common standard.

1 [cartography] The ratio or relationship between a distance or area on a map and the corresponding distance or area

1 [cartography] The ratio or relationship between a distance or area on a map and the corresponding distance or area

[symbology] A map element used to graphically represent the scale of a map. A scale bar is typically a line

1 [cartography] The reciprocal of the ratio used to specify scale on a map. For example, if the scale of

[map display] The scales at which a layer is visible on a map. Scale ranges are commonly used to prevent

1 [data capture] A device that captures a print or hard-copy image, such as a text document or map, and

The process of capturing data from hard-copy maps or images in digital format using a device called a scanner.

[statistics] A chart in which each data point is marked against perpendicular x- and y-axes. Scatter charts are frequently used

[ESRI software] In 3D Analyst, a document containing 3D data that can be viewed in perspective.