GCP
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002539
A Ground Control Point, which is a precisely surveyed location on the Earth's surface used to georeference aerial imagery or satellite data. These points have known coordinates in a specific coordinate system and are identifiable in the imagery. They are used to correct distortions and accurately position the imagery in space.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002539 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Surveying |
| Translations | German: GCP; Spanish: GCP; French: GCP |
Record as JSON
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"translations": {
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/gcp/"
}
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