The act or process of assigning geographic coordinates to spatial data, images, or maps so that they align with actual locations on the Earth's surface.
Accurate georeferencing of historical maps allows researchers to compare them with modern data.
georeferencingadjective
Relating to or used for georeferencing.
The team developed a georeferencing algorithm to improve positional accuracy.
georeferenceverb
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.