rectification
GIS
The process by which an image or grid is converted from image coordinates to real-world coordinates. Rectification typically involves rotation and scaling of grid cells, and thus requires resampling of values.
- — GIS Glossary retrieved 2014-05-27
The process of eliminating photo scale variations and relief displacement. In digital image processing, it also refers to correcting for geometric distortions, radiometric calibrations, and noise removal.
- — GIS Glossary retrieved 2014-05-27