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graticule

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graticule [′grad·ə‚kyül]
(mapping)
A network of lines representing the earth's parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude on a map, chart, or plotting sheet.
(optics)
A scale at the focal plane of an optical instrument to aid in the measurement of objects.


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Equipment--There are many types of scopes available for viewing the Brinell impression, but it is recommended that you use one that has sufficient magnification to clearly show the graticules markings.
Where: U = number of graticule squares that are at least half filled with carbon black; L = volume percentage of carbon black in the compound; and S = swelling factor of the specimen based on area.
For the energies released by the new discipline of geography in the form of mathematical perspective and the graticule of mathematical coordinates would equip Europeans, especially Iberians, with an improved cartography and navigation, opening up the world to their aggressiveness and allowing them to begin to establish a global arena of opportunity, exploitation, and conquest.
 
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