planometry

/plɑːnoʊˈmɛtrɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

The measurement or mapping of the surface features of a region, often using aerial photography or other remote sensing techniques.

“The team of geographers used planometry to study the topography of the newly discovered island.”

Synonyms

  • geomorphology
  • topography

Antonyms

  • geology
  • seismology