Listing of Glossary
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| Digital |
The ability to represent data in discrete, quantized units or digits. |
| Datum |
A set of parameters and control points used to accurately define the three dimensional shape of the Earth. The corresponding datum is the basis for a planar coordinate system. For example the North American datum, 1927 is the datum for coordinates used in Volusia County's GIS. |
| Data capture |
Operations that are required to encode data in a computer readable digital form (e.g., digitizing, scanning). |
| Data conversion |
The translation of data from one storage format or media to another for the purpose of transferring it from one GIS to another. It is also the process of transforming maps from manual to digital form. |
| Demarcation |
The field measurements (e.g., land survey) that determine the physical locations of boundary markers of cadastral parcels. |
| Data Dictionary |
A collection of descriptions of the data objects or items in a data model for the benefit of programmers and others who need to refer to them. |
| Data Set |
A specific packaging of geospatial information provided by a data or software producer, also known as a feature collection, image, or coverage. |
| Data Store |
On-line or off-line repository of data sets. |
| Datum |
Parameter or set of parameters that serve as a reference or basis for the calculation of other parameters. |
| Direct Position |
Position described by a single set of coordinates within a coordinate reference system. |
