Mapping may refer to:
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Mapping (cartography), the process of making a map
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Mapping (mathematics), a synonym for a mathematical function and its generalizations
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Mapping (logic), a synonym for functional predicate
Types of mapping
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Animated mapping, the depiction of events over time on a map
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Brain mapping, the techniques used to study the brain
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Data mapping, data element mappings between two distinct data models
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Gene mapping, the assignment of DNA fragments to chromosomes
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Mind map
A mind map is a diagram used to visually organize information into a hierarchy, showing relationships among pieces of the whole. It is often created around a single concept, drawn as an image in the center of a blank page, to which associated ...
ping, the drawing of ideas and the relations among them
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Projection mapping, the projection of videos on the surface of objects with irregular shapes
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Robotic mapping
Robotic mapping is a discipline related to computer vision and cartography. The goal for an autonomous robot is to be able to construct (or use) a map (outdoor use) or floor plan (indoor use) and to localize itself and its recharging bases or ...
, creation and use of maps by robots
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Satellite mapping, taking photos of
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only astronomical object known to harbor life. While large volumes of water can be found throughout the Solar System, only Earth sustains liquid surface water. About 71% of Earth's surf ...
from
space
Space is the boundless three-dimensional extent in which objects and events have relative position and direction. In classical physics, physical space is often conceived in three linear dimensions, although modern physicists usually con ...
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Spiritual mapping, a practice of some religions
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Texture mapping, in computer graphics
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Web mapping
Web mapping or an online mapping is the process of using maps, usually created through geographic information systems (GIS), on the Internet, more specifically in the World Wide Web (WWW). A web map or an online map is both served and consumed, ...
, mapping of data delivered by Geographic Information Systems
See also
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Mapping theorem (disambiguation)
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Mappings (poetry)
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Surveying
Surveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, art, and science of determining the terrestrial two-dimensional or three-dimensional positions of points and the distances and angles between them. A land surveying professional is ...
, the field work of gathering map data
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