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aerial mapping

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aerial mapping [′e·rē·əl ′map·iŋ]
(mapping)
The making of planimetric and contoured maps and charts on the basis of photographs of the ground surface from an aircraft, spacecraft, or rocket. Also known as aerocartography.


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Science has greatly benefited from photography, including aerial mapping of areas, geology, surveying, archeology, meterology, and anthropology just to name a few.
a leading provider of aerial mapping, direct digital image processing, GIS services and imagery Web Mapping Services (WMS), has announced its recent joint acquisition of a new Leica ADS40-SH51 digital sensor and aircraft with Landiscor Aerial Information.
Dexter of the Air Corps Reserve completes a 3,000-square-mile aerial mapping assignment over the Florida Everglades.
 
 
 
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