elevation error
1error of closure — 1. : the ratio of the distance by which a survey fails to close to the perimeter of the tract surveyed 2. : the sum of the angles of a traverse as measured minus the true sum required by geometry called also closing error * * * Survey. 1. the… …
2error of closure — Survey. 1. the amount by which a closed traverse fails to satisfy the requirements of a true mathematical figure, as the length of line joining the true and computed position of the same point. 2. the ratio of this linear error to the perimeter… …
3error of closure — noun Surveying 1. the amount by which a closed traverse fails to satisfy the requirements of a true mathematical figure, as the length of line joining the true and computed position of the same point. 2. the ratio of this linear error to the… …
4Doppler error — In using Doppler radar, the error in the measurement of target radial velocities as a result of atmospheric refraction. These errors result, first, from the assumption of a constant wave velocity for a nonhomogeneous atmosphere and, second, the… …
5Maximum elevation figure — MEF s of 4700 and 3300 feet are shown on this excerpt from the FAA s Los Angeles sectional aeronautical chart. Maximum elevation figure or MEF is the highest feature within an area. It is of interest to pilots so they can fly above mountain peaks …
6Supernatural Order — • The ensemble of effects exceeding the powers of the created universe and gratuitously produced by God for the purpose of raising the rational creature above its native sphere to a God like life and destiny Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight.… …
7Telescopic sight — Scope redirects here. For other uses, see Scope (disambiguation). View through a 4x rifle scope. A telescopic sight, commonly called a scope, is a sighting device that is based on an optical refracting telescope. They are equipped with some form… …
8India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …
9Iron sight — Sight picture through iron sights of an H K MP5 submachine gun. The annular shroud around the front post sight is aligned with the rear peep sight to ensure the weapon is properly trained. Iron sights are a system of shaped alignment markers… …
10Monopulse radar — is an adaptation of conical scanning radar which sends additional information in the radar signal in order to avoid problems caused by rapid changes in signal strength. The system also makes jamming more difficult. Most radars designed since the… …
