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    from each camera to points on the object. These lines of sight are mathematically intersected to produce the 3-dimensional coordinates of the points of interest.The output of photogrammetry is typically a map, drawing, measurement, or a 3D model of some real-world object or scene. Many of the maps we use today are created with photogrammetry and photographs taken from aircraft. Moreover, it may be used to recover the motion pathways of designated reference points

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    Storm Water and Creeks information as it pertains to the NPDES permit. I’ve also continued to develop and supply outreach materials for public access City office buildings and community centers, including items like the new Creek Trails of Santa Rosa Map and Guide and the brochure Only Rain down the Drain and Russian River Watershed Association’s Urban Creek Care Guide – Responsible Practices for Russian River Watershed Residents. The creek

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    sensitive data about military locations of India on the net. This is in violation of the National Map Policy (2005), which states “The responsibility for producing, maintaining and disseminating the topographic map database of the whole country lies with the Survey of India.” Google conducted a Mapathon competition between February 12, 2013 and March 25, 2013, which required citizens to submit detailed maps of their neighborhood including landmarks and shortcuts. This is likely to jeopardize the security

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    7. Case Study 2: Visakhapatnam City Geographically, Visakhapatnam is situated in the middle of Chennai-Kolkata Coromandal Coast. The city coordinates lies between 17°41'18″North latitude and 83°13'07″East longitude. This area is covered with hills of range between 30 m to 594 m above mean sea level. Geologically, Visakhapatnam has major folds which are traced in the direction of north east and south west of Eastern Ghats hilly region. The geography and geomorphologic characteristics make it prone

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    These are typical representations that Fadlan gives of the the people and their customs, and the weather in the lands he has traveled, but most of the descriptions of his travels from one place to another involves his writing about natural, or topographic, barriers. When traveling from the lands of the Khazars to the lands of the Bajanak, Fadlan does not explain sights that he saw between the two lands nor does he describe the rulers of the two lands, however, he does mention the river that divides

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    Reference Map Projection Moon Township, PA: 80.2072W 40.5081N Map showing Moon Township, Pennsylvania in a Robinson projection format. This is a Robinson projection that is centered at coordinates 80.2072°W and 0°N. Scales are true at 38°N and S and are equal at all corresponding latitudes that are equal distance from equator. I chose it because it is a good compromise and is easy on the eyes. The amount of distortion is low within 45° of the equator and greater towards the poles. Map showing

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    Physical maps show governmental boundaries, but also show the physical features, terrain and landforms, such as mountains, deserts, lakes, rivers, and forests. The map is shaded according to the landforms and type of terrain. 2. Purpose (What is it used for and who might use it-certain occupation, specific group etc?) The purpose of physical maps is to illustrate the landforms and physical features. 3. Sample (Copy and paste a roughly 2-3 inch example of this type of map here.)

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    Land Surveying has been around for thousands of years and has an impact on everyday life. From drawing maps to designing cities with the efficient layouts surveyors effect everybody in one way or another. Surveying as any profession has had its stars as well. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln were all surveyors before becoming men of power. Of course technology from their time has advanced and is actually one of the fastest advancing fields in the world. The men who founded

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    The Effects of Political Using Maps Maps hold their own great power. Knowing where people, goods, and ideas are is of immeasurable value. As most powers of this magnitude are, the government has a say in it, regulating and producing them. The government’s involvement with maps is undeniable, especially our own. The question is how well they put their ability to use. Are outcomes favorable for the citizens? Are politicians or governments benefitted from misuse of maps more often than not? While many

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    1) Some examles of a primary source document are diaries, manuscripts and letters 2) Political maps show the boundaries and locations of countries, states, cities, towns and counties. Topographic maps show information including roads, elevation, rivers andother water bodies and political boundaries. A cartographic map graphically represents a geographical area, usually on a flat surface and may involve political, cultural, or other non­geographical divisions of a geographical area. 3) A nomad is

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