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Helmert transformation

Helmert transformation noun: a kind of transformation in three-dimensional space, frequently used in geodesy to avoid distortion when converting from one datum to another.

Noun

Helmert transformation (plural Helmert transformations)

  1. A kind of transformation in three-dimensional space, frequently used in geodesy to avoid distortion when converting from one datum to another.

Forms of Helmert transformation

pluralHelmert transformations

Origin of Helmert transformation

Named after Friedrich Robert Helmert (1843–1917).

Questions about Helmert transformation

What does Helmert transformation mean?
Helmert transformation means a kind of transformation in three-dimensional space, frequently used in geodesy to avoid distortion when converting from one datum to another.
What part of speech is Helmert transformation?
Helmert transformation is a noun.
What is the plural of Helmert transformation?
The plural of Helmert transformation is Helmert transformations.

Words near Helmert transformation in the dictionary

  1. Helmerich
  2. Helmerichs
  3. Helmerick
  4. Helmericks
  5. helmers
  6. Helmert transformation
  7. Helmert transformations
  8. Helmes
  9. Helmeses
  10. helmest
  11. helmet

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