Spatial Analysis Flashcards
1
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TIGER File
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Topographically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing map - includes streets, railroads, zip codes, landmarks
2
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Digital Aerial Photo
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Used in GIS - down to 0.5 resolution
3
Q
Digital Elevation Model
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Digital data showing elevation of earth’s surface
4
Q
LIDAR
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Light Detection and Ranging - uses laser to provide detailed topographic info
5
Q
Geodesy
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Measurement of earth.
6
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Datum
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Latitude/longitude. WGS1984 and NAD1983 used in GIS typically.