ground data
[/graʊnd ˈdeɪtə/]
nounpl: ground data (uncountable)
dados terrestres
1. Information or measurements collected from the Earth's surface or ground level, typically used to validate or calibrate satellite imagery, remote sensing data, or aerial observations
The researchers collected ground data to verify the accuracy of the satellite measurements.
Os pesquisadores coletaram dados terrestres para verificar a precisão das medições de satélite.
2. Observational data obtained through in-situ measurements at specific locations on the ground
Ground data from weather stations helps calibrate climate models.
Os dados terrestres de estações meteorológicas ajudam a calibrar modelos climáticos.
3. Physical evidence or samples collected directly from a site for scientific analysis
Ground data collected during the field survey included soil samples and GPS coordinates.
Os dados terrestres coletados durante o levantamento de campo incluíram amostras de solo e coordenadas GPS.
The term 'ground data' is primarily used in scientific, environmental, and technological contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it is widely used in remote sensing, agriculture (precision farming), environmental monitoring, and climate research. The Portuguese equivalent 'dados terrestres' or 'dados de campo' is equally formal and technical in nature.
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