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3101
map: hemispherical
A MAP of one half of the EARTH's surface, bounded by the EQUATOR, or by MERIDIANS.
3102
map: index
In AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, a MAP showing the location and numbers of FLIGHT STRIPS and PHOTO­GRAPHS.
3103
map: manuscript
The original drawing of a MAP as compi­led or constructed from various DATA, such as GROUND SURVEYS, PHOTOGRAPHS, etc.
3104
map: planimetric
A MAP which presents only the hori­zontal positions for the features represented; distin­guished from a TOPOGRAPHIC MAP by the omission of R... more
A MAP which presents only the hori­zontal positions for the features represented; distin­guished from a TOPOGRAPHIC MAP by the omission of RELIEF in measurable form.
3105
map: reconnaissance
The plotted result of a RECON­NAISSANCE SURVEY.
3106
map: relief
A MAP emphasiz­ing RELIEF or relative ELEVA­TIONS. See RELIEF MODEL.
3107
map: sketch
A MAP drawn freehand and greatly simpli­fied which, although preserv­ing the essential space relationships, does not truly preserve SCALE or... more
A MAP drawn freehand and greatly simpli­fied which, although preserv­ing the essential space relationships, does not truly preserve SCALE or ORIEN­TA­TION.
3108
map: special purpose
Any MAP designed primarily to meet specific requirements.
3109
map: substitute
A hasty reproduction of wide-coverage AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS, PHOTO­MAPS, or MOSAICS, or of provi­sional MAPS, or any document used in place of ... more
A hasty reproduction of wide-coverage AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS, PHOTO­MAPS, or MOSAICS, or of provi­sional MAPS, or any document used in place of a MAP, when the precise requirements of a MAP cannot be met.
3110
map: thematic
A MAP designed to demonstrate particular features or concepts. In conventional use, this term excludes TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS.
3111
map: topographic
A MAP which represents the horizontal and vertical positions of the features represented; distinguished from a PLANI­METRIC MAP by the addit... more
A MAP which represents the horizontal and vertical positions of the features represented; distinguished from a PLANI­METRIC MAP by the addition of RELIEF in measurable form. A topographic map uses CONTOURS or comparable SYMBOLS to show MOUNTAINS, VALLEYS and PLAINS.
3112
map nadir
See NADIR.
3113
map parallel
See AXIS OF HOMOLOGY.
3114
map projection
See PROJEC­TION.
3115
map scale
See SCALE.
3116
Marcq St. Hilaire method
The establishing of a LINE OF POSITION from the OBSERVATION of the ALTITUDE of a CELESTIAL BODY, and the calculation of its ALTITUDE and AZI... more
The establishing of a LINE OF POSITION from the OBSERVATION of the ALTITUDE of a CELESTIAL BODY, and the calculation of its ALTITUDE and AZIMUTH by the use of an ASSUMED POSITION. First introduced by Commandant Marcq St. Hilaire of the French Navy. See INTERCEPT, SUB-POINT. Also referred to as Saint Hilaire method or intercept method.
3117
maregraph plongeur
An instrument for measuring chan­ges in SEA LEVEL by automatically recording changes in pressure at sea bottom. Two BOURDON TUBES are open t... more
An instrument for measuring chan­ges in SEA LEVEL by automatically recording changes in pressure at sea bottom. Two BOURDON TUBES are open to pressure and a mechanism records the resultant move­ments of their free ends.
3118
margin
In CARTOGRAPHY, that area of a MAP or CHART lying outside the border. 'Margin' is preferred to the term 'surround'.
3119
marginal information (or data)
The notations printed in the MARGINS or borders of MOSAICS, PLANS, or MAPS.
3120
marigram
See TIDE CURVE.