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- Equipotential SurfaceSurface where all points have the same potential (e.g., surface where gravity exerts the same amount on every point).
- Equivalent ProjectionSee definition on Equal-Area Projections.
- EraseProcess of removing features within a specific area.
- ErosionThe gradual destruction of materials.
- Error BudgetSummary of errors associated with measurements for finding true geometric range from either a pseudorange or carrier phase observation.
- Error EllipseEllipse drawn to show Normally Distributed data lying within a certain degree of confidence (e.g. 95% confidence interval).
- Error MatrixA method of accuracy assessment to express the relationship between known reference data and the corresponding results.
- Error PropagationHow uncertainties (errors) of an element transfers and affect functions that are based on these elements and other uncertainties (errors).
- Error SourceElements where errors could occur. Type: 1) Random 2) Systematic 3) Human
- EstoppelLegal claim to right of use of property.
- EstuaryWhere one or more rivers meet the sea.
- ETAEstimated Time of Arrival
- ETEEstimated Time Enroute
- Euclidean SpaceA special measurment space, encompasses the two-dimensional Euclidean plane, the three-dimensional space of Euclidean geometry, and certain other spaces.
- Evaluation MatrixMatrix containing scores for choice sets in Multi-Criteria Evalution.
- Evanescent WavesNear-field wave that are formed at the boundary between two mediums with exponential decay qualities.
- EVIEnhanced Vegetation Index
- Exact InterpolationInterpolation method that predicts a value that matches exactly with the known value.
- ExaggerationMap Generalization technique where symbols/features/data are enhanced to emphasize their importance.
- Exceptionally OutstandingIt exceeds the intended subject learning outcomes in all regards.
- Existing InformationInformation regarding the survey area from drawings, plans and maps made by credible sources, often by local government, but may not be up-to-date.
- ExosphereOutermost region of Earth's atmosphere
- Expert SystemsSystem that provides expert advices/knowledge for decision making.
- ExplainAble to explain the principle and analyze possible errors in work.
- ExploitTo make full use of understanding and derive benefit from full understanding of concepts and ideas.
- Exploratory Data AnalysisOften the initial step in data (statistical) analysis, where there is the use of graphs, charts and diagrams to examine the data.
- ExploreWillingness to inquire further into ideas, to further develop knowledge and concept of study in detail.
- Exponential FunctionNatural exponential function ex, where e is Euler's number, a number (approximately 2.718281828) such that the function ex is its own derivative
- Exterior AnglesAngles outside of closed polygon
- Exterior OrientationTo determine image's location in space and the view direction.
- External Earth LoadPressure placed on objects from soil (external sources).
- External ReliabilityThe influence of errors on parameters.
- Extract-by-Attribute OperationOperation to extract cell/features by attribute selection.
- Extract-by-Point OperationOperation to extract cell values based on point locations.
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- f-DistributionA continuous probability distribution which is used for testing of whether two observed samples have the same variance.
- FaceFace of the instrument is where the sights (within the telescope) are aligned, either Face Left or Face Right during the reading on a theodolite.
- Fall-offExposure fall-off is a extraneous effect and variation in focal plane exposure which is only associated with the distance from the image center.
- False Color FilmHave three sensitized layers, reproduce infrared as red, red as green, and green as blue.
- FalseworkTemporary structures of support for building during construction phase.
- Faraday's LawBasic law on Electromagnetic Induction, law for predicting the the interaction between electric circuit and a magnetic field (EMF).
- Fast-Static PositioningStatic positioning (Static Surveying) with short observation times, generally suitable fo low order control surveys.
- FDFDFinite Difference Frequency Domain
- FDMAFrequency Division Multiple Access
- FDTDFinite-Difference Time Domain
- Feature ReductionTo determin the best subset of feature to use for analysis rather then using too many features.
- FeaturesObjects/Elements on a map, representation of real-world objects.
- FECFoward Error Correction
- FetchLength of water surface affected by the wind.
- FidelityDegree of exactness, faithfulness of copy to reality.
- Fiducial MarksItem,used as reference point for spatial measurement sources, is placed at the middle of image sides.