georeference

UK
/ˌdʒɪəʊrɛfərəns/
US
/ˌdʒiːoʊˈrɛfərəns/
georeferencenoun
georeferences
pl
UK
/ˌdʒɪəʊrɛfərəns/
US
/ˌdʒiːoʊˈrɛfərəns/
Translations
Accurate georeference is critical when overlaying historical maps with current satellite imagery.
Un géoréférencement précis est essentiel lorsqu’on superpose des cartes historiques à des images satellites actuelles.
Additional translations
géoréférenceTerme de cartographie et de SIG pour désigner une coordonnée ou un ensemble de coordonnées de localisation.
Definitions
The act or process of assigning geographic coordinates to a digital image, map, or dataset so it can be accurately positioned on the Earth's surface.
Accurate georeference is critical when overlaying historical maps with current satellite imagery.
A geographic coordinate or set of coordinates that specifies the location of an object or feature.
Each herbarium record contains a georeference indicating where the specimen was collected.
Synonyms
spatial reference
geospatial reference
georeferenceverb
georeferenced
Past Simple
georeferenced
Past Participle
georeferencing
Gerund
UK
/ˌdʒiː.əʊˈrɛf.ərəns/
US
/ˌdʒiː.oʊˈrɛf.ɚ.əns/
Translations
géoréférencerTerme technique en cartographie, SIG et traitement d’images.
The technician georeferenced the satellite image to ensure it matched the existing maps.
Le technicien a géoréférencé l’image satellite afin qu’elle corresponde aux cartes existantes.
Definitions
To align or assign a spatial location to a map or image using a coordinate system.
The technician georeferenced the satellite image to ensure it matched the existing maps.
Synonyms
reference geographically