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- SynthesizeTo combine with given facts and form a synthesis.
- Synthesized Pulse ModulationModulation of wave to a repetitive pulsed signal.
- SystemA set of interacting components that forms a whole, has a defined boundary and is surrounded by an environment.
- System Life CycleProcess of development of a system/IT solution.
- Systematic ErrorErrors arising from factors within the system that compromises accuracy and precision of measurements, can be minimized through repeated observations, mathematical corrections and correct observation procedures. Type: 1) Instrumental Error 2) Natural Error
- Systematically Unequal Stepped Class LimitsClass interval determination where there is an emphasis at the higher/lower end of the range of values.
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- t-DistributionA kind of probability distribution which is used to estimate the mean of a normal distribution when the sample size is small and/or standard deviation is unknown.
- Table JoiningOperation to combine attribute data from different tables to a single table in a GIS.
- Table RelatingEstablishing relationship between different tables in GIS.
- TabulationTo put in table form.
- TacheometryA technique for rapid surveying to measure horizontal distances using height and angles observed through the Stadia lines on the telescope of a Level with the aid of a Staff.
- Tag LineCalibrated line connected between boat and transit point for positioning and stablizing boat, providing a fixed baseline.
- Tag Line PositioningMethod for monitoring conditions below water surface by running cross-sections from a fixed line through: 1) Static Observations 2) Dynamic/Continuous Tag Line Surveys 3) Baseline Boat Tag Line Extension Method 4) Constant Range Method
- TaggingAdding attributes to digitized data.
- TAITemps Atomique International
- tanδLoss tangent of material, comprises of Conductivity Losses and Dipolar Losses.
- TangentA line just touch the curve at a given point.
- Target LineTargeted utility line for scanning.
- Target Scattering LossEnergy loss as a result of scattering in the surrounding dielectric medium, where it is affected by permittivity and permeability of both the material and the medium.
- Taylor SeriesA representation of a function as an infinite sum of terms that are calculated from the values of the function's derivatives at a single point.
- TBMTunnel Boring Machine
- TCMTrenchless Construction Method
- TDOPTime Dilution of Precision
- TECTotal Electron Count
- TectonicStructure of Earth's crust.
- Teitz HeuristicSee description on Bart Heuristic.
- Telemetry WordContained within Navigation Code (Navigation Message), it indicates to the receiver whether there is upload from Control Segment to the Satellite or whether upload is in progress.
- Temporal AggregationAggregation technique to identify events happening at specific timeframes.
- Temporal ChangeChanges in data resulting from a change in time.
- Temporal DataData with time factors.
- Temporal DecorrelationResulting from change of the position and orientation of an object on the surface in repeat-pass interferometr.
- Temporal ErrorError resulting in the change of time (e.g. seasonal effects).
- Temporal InaccuracyOccures when maps area created with out-of-date data.
- Temporal ResolutionPrecision of a time related measurement.
- Temporary Bench MarkA control point set by a surveyor to base other points off of, it has an assigned elevation and only used to complete the survey.
- Temporary WorksWorks that are part of construction process used to help with building permanent works, they are removed after use (e.g., falsework, formwork, support, etc…)
- Terra NulliusInternational Law describing territory/land belonging to no one, never subjected to sovereignty or occupation.
- Terrain DescriptorsDescriptions on terrain, could be in the form of a Qualitative Descriptor or Quantitative Descriptor.
- Terrain SurfaceReferring to the surface of physical features of the land (lay of land).
- Terrestrial Frame of ReferenceReference frame from point of view on Earth (i.e. measuring of position and orientation as based on Earth).
- Terrestrial Radio PositioningPositioning method prior to the development of GPS, it uses Radio waves to detect range. Method Type: 1) RADAR 2) Distance by Timing 3) SHORAN 4) HIRAN 5) Sputnik
- Terrestrial ScanningA ground based technique to measure the position and dimension of objects by acquiring geometric data from buildings and object with their positions (x, y, z) and the intensity (i) of the returning signal.
- TessellationArrangment of shapes/images to fit together without gaps or overlapping.
- TestAssess knowledge, try out ideas and processes.
- TextureThe frequency of the tonal change on an image produced by an aggregation of unit features.
- Texture MappingAdding detail to exising model/map using existing surface texture (i.e. in the form of images) or colour to generate a realistic model/map.
- Thematic MapMap presenting summary statistics on the area covered by various land covers, designed through classification of data with reference to a single topic/theme.
- Thematic ResolutionLevel of categorical detail on a thematic map as expressed by the number of classes (classification) included in production of the map.
- TheorizeTo form theory from knowledge and ideas.
- Thermal MappingTo produce maps of surface temperature distributions