Geospatial Technology Terms

noun the science or technique of measuring altitudes

• The study of altimetry involves measuring the height of land or water surfaces above a reference point.
• Altimetry is all about figuring out how high things are above sea level.
• When it comes to altimetry, we're basically just measuring how high stuff is.
• In a metaphorical sense, altimetry can refer to analyzing the levels of success or achievement in different areas of life.

adjective relating to or concerned with geodesy, the branch of mathematics dealing with the shape and size of the earth

• Geodetic surveys are essential for accurately mapping the Earth's surface.
• I heard they're using some fancy geodetic technology to survey the land.
• Let's bust out the geodetic gear and get this mapping party started!
• In order to navigate through life, we need to have a geodetic understanding of our goals and direction.

noun A person whose job is to examine and record the details of a piece of land, usually for the purpose of creating a map or determining property boundaries

• The surveyor carefully measured the land to create an accurate map.
• The surveyor dude was out there with his measuring tape, doing his thing.
• The surveyor was on site, checking out the lay of the land.
• As a surveyor of human behavior, she was skilled at reading people's emotions.

noun a branch of technology that deals with the study and application of geological information in various fields such as engineering, environmental science, and natural resource management

• Geotechnology is a branch of science that deals with the study of the Earth's surface and subsurface using technology.
• I'm taking a class on geotechnology next semester, it sounds really interesting.
• Some people think geotechnology is just a fancy term for playing with rocks, but it's much more than that.
• In the world of business, having a good understanding of geotechnology can help you navigate through complex landscapes.

noun a type of photograph taken from an aircraft or satellite in which the camera is not supported by the ground

adjective describing the type of photograph being taken from above

preposition used in the phrase 'aerial photograph' to indicate the type of photograph being referred to

• The urban planner used an aerial photograph to analyze the city's layout.
• I found an aerial photograph of our neighborhood from a few years ago.
• Check out this cool aerial pic I took with my drone!
• The artist's painting was like an aerial photograph of the landscape, capturing every detail perfectly.

noun the art or technique of taking photographs from the air, typically using drones or aircraft

• Aerophotography involves capturing images from an elevated position using aircraft or drones.
• I'm thinking of trying out aerophotography with my new drone.
• Aerophotography is like taking cool pics from the sky, man.
• Aerophotography allows us to see the world from a different perspective.