GIS Dictionary

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

table

[data models] A set of data elements arranged in rows and columns. Each row represents a single record. Each column […]

table of contents

[ESRI software] In ArcGIS, a tabbed list of data frames and layers (or tables) on a map that shows how

table view

A representation of tabular data for viewing and editing purposes. The table view created when a table is added to

tabular data

[data storage] Descriptive information, usually alphanumeric, that is stored in rows and columns in a database and can be linked

tactical graphic

[defense] In MOLE, a type of graphic that aids in regulating the movement of force units, such as lane boundaries

tag

1 [programming] In markup languages such as XML and HTML, a set of bracketed characters that define the structural purpose

tagged value

[programming] A pair of keywords used to set additional properties for elements that are not part of the UML specification,

tangent projection

A projection whose surface touches the globe’s without piercing it. A tangent planar projection touches the globe at one point,

target

[ESRI software] In ArcScene and ArcGlobe, the center point in a scene’s view at which the camera is aimed.

target layer

[ESRI software] In an editing session prior to ArcGIS 10, the layer to which edits will be applied. In ArcGIS

Scroll to Top