U.S. National Map Accuracy Standards (USNMAS) (USNMAS)

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Accuracy standards for published maps in English units defining measurements for horizontal and vertical accuracy. It is described in absolute terms; however, it is not described in statistical terms and some inconsistencies have been noted, thereby making it unusable for engineering mapping (large-scale mapping), and is not convenient to use in conjunction with mapping from space (remote sensing).

  • City of High Point, NC — GIS Glossary retrieved 2014-05-27

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