Sentences with phrase «using modern maps»

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Many modern maps solve this problem by using so - called Mercator projections, which turn the lines of latitude parallel to the equator and the lines of longitude that converge at the Earth's poles into a tidy grid of perpendicular lines on a flat plane.

Fresh from his work using morphometric analyses to compare Alpine butterfly species, Hessler realized that a similar approach might allow him to compare a portolan chart with modern maps — and maybe even shed some light on the mystery of how they were made.

«We used these estimates to map natural extinction risk in modern oceans, and compare it with recent human pressures on the ocean such as fishing, and climate change to identify the areas most at risk,» says Professor Pandolfi.

«We used camera - trap data, in combination with high - resolution satellite data and modern community occupancy models to map biodiversity and show that mammalian biodiversity benefits from sustainable forest management in forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).»

More specifically, using digital scans of paper maps based on aerial imagery acquired by the U.S. Geological Survey, along with modern - day satellite imagery from a variety of platforms, the authors digitized a total of 49 maps and images from which they calculated changes in the terminus positions, ice speed, calving rates and ice front advance and retreat rates from 34 glaciers in this region over the period 1955 - 2015.

Any large deletions, or other rearrangements of part of a chromosome can be identified, and using modern nucleic acid probes, individual cloned genes can be placed on the polytene map.

You'll use the Modern Detox flexible meal plans to map out the foods you enjoy, while staying full and satisfied, without any bit of guilt.

It's far easier to find any suitable mutually agreeable venue using great modern tools such as google, google maps and various other helpful venue sites like hotels.com and about.com and many others you can find just about anything you want.

Modern neurotheology uses brain mapping techniques to investigate the premise that humans have a common trait, possibly located in the brain, that is definable as spiritual or religious experience.

The practical applications will include a review of neuroscience and the modern technologies used for mapping and adjusting activity within the central nervous system.

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Modern satellite imagery provide us with maps, give directions during travel and allow us to visit places without leaving the comfort of our sofas, no matter what type of maps or devices we use to explore, the idea of the shape of a place has been systemized and we look at it by an organized and prescribed perspective.

Using traditional and modern techniques to produce handmade, hand - painted terrestrial world globes with precisely designed maps and elegant stands, their studio workshop is based in Stoke Newington, London, and their globes are purchased by customers from all over the world.

Johns, Jasper (b. 1930) One of the most successful modern artists during the second half of the 20th century, he was an early Pop - art painter, sculptor and printmaker who pioneered the use of mundane objects, like flags, maps, beer cans in fine art.

Concentrating on the random routes drawn daily by taxis on the map of the city, my research focused on this alternative and «intimate» space, thus inhabiting the modern landscape through the use of a taxi.

They were not amused to learn there were more recording stations than are used for the modern weather maps.

Use modern, accurate flood maps based on the best available science that consider climate projections, especially sea level rise.

Whether it's graphics intensive games (Real Racing 3, Modern Combat 5) or regular apps that you might use every day (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Gmail, Google, Google Maps), the OnePlus 5 generally wins, according to the leaked chart that shows internal test results for the handset.

Adorable baby boy's nursery design with map, white modern crib, zigzag rug, Ikea Hemnes 8 - Drawer Dresser in Gray - Brown used as changing table and giraffe.