Remote Sensing & Other Flashcards
1
Q
Orthophoto
A
an aerial photo whose pixels are location corrected for the differential distortion created by the lens and elevation of land.
2
Q
Georeferencing
A
the process of aligning spatial data, like raster datasets, to a specific coordinate system. This alignment allows the dataset to be used in spatial analysis and mapping with other GIS datasets.
3
Q
Color Ramp
A
the scale of colors used to symbolize a range of values in a map
4
Q
Transparency
A
the degree to which layers underneath a specific layer are visible.
