Compaction

compaction
[ESRI software] A process that rearranges and consolidates the data in a file so that it occupies a single, contiguous space, allowing the data in each file to be accessed more efficiently.

compactions -- Fossils that have undergone some degree of flattening of their three-dimensional structure.

compaction Reduction of pore space between individual particles as the result of overlying sediments or of tectonic movements.
competence The maximum size of particle that a stream can carry.
composite volcano see stratovolcano ...

compaction
A process that rearranges and consolidates the data in a file so that it occupies a single, contiguous space, allowing the data in each file to be accessed more efficiently. Referenced by: Data compaction; Geologic hazards; Sea level.

Diagenesis includes compaction, cementation, leaching and replacement.
Diatom:
A one celled plant that lives in the shallow waters of lakes, streams or oceans. Many of these secrete a shell or internal parts composed of silica.

The trade-off between the compaction of a function and its Fourier transform can be formalized in the form of a Fourier Uncertainty Principle.

Farmers will use GPS technology to improve soil quality by cutting down on erosion and compaction. Cane drains in sugar plantations will be revegetated, and farm machinery will be converted to use fertilizer and herbicides more efficiently.

Raster GIS maps for ground elevation, slope, aspect, vegetative ground cover, ground compaction, and soil water content are linked to the SME model for initialization data, output preferences are registered in a configuration file, ...

Fine specific gravity
Compaction (proctor) tests
Unconfined compression
Consolidation
Direct shear
Falling head permeability
California bearing ratio (CBR) (free download)
Concrete testing (free download) ...

The company's RME takes the data and serves it up in a proprietary, compact data format known as Rich Map format (RMF) - this results in a 10:1 compaction of datasets… definitely attractive for web services and serving data to mobile clients.

See also: Surface, Location, Area, Soil, Region