electronic mapping
[/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑːnɪk ˈmæpɪŋ/]
nounpl: electronic mappings
mapeamento eletrônico
1. The process of creating digital maps or spatial representations using electronic devices, software, and data collection technologies
Electronic mapping of the city helped urban planners identify traffic congestion hotspots.
O mapeamento eletrônico da cidade ajudou os planejadores urbanos a identificar pontos críticos de congestionamento de tráfego.
2. In geology and geophysics, the use of electronic instruments to survey and record subsurface or surface features
Electronic mapping revealed valuable mineral deposits beneath the surface.
O mapeamento eletrônico revelou depósitos minerais valiosos sob a superfície.
3. In molecular biology, the process of determining the physical location of genes or markers on chromosomes using electronic tools
Electronic mapping of the genome accelerated genetic research significantly.
O mapeamento eletrônico do genoma acelerou significativamente a pesquisa genética.
Electronic mapping has become increasingly important in Brazil for urban development, environmental monitoring, and agricultural planning. In the US, GIS and electronic mapping are integral to technology startups and municipal planning. The term reflects the shift from traditional paper-based cartography to digital, data-driven approaches in both countries.
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