Ground control point
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002662
A precisely surveyed point on the Earth's surface whose coordinates are accurately known in a specific coordinate system. These points are used to georeference and correct distortions in aerial photographs, satellite images, or other remotely sensed data. They provide a reliable reference for mapping and spatial analysis.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002662 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Surveying |
| Translations | German: Passpunkt; Spanish: punto de control terrestre; French: point de contrôle au sol |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002662",
"term": "Ground control point",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A precisely surveyed point on the Earth's surface whose coordinates are accurately known in a specific coordinate system. These points are used to georeference and correct distortions in aerial photographs, satellite images, or other remotely sensed data. They provide a reliable reference for mapping and spatial analysis.",
"subject": "Surveying",
"translations": {
"de": "Passpunkt",
"es": "punto de control terrestre",
"fr": "point de contrôle au sol"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ground-control-point/"
}
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