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displacement vector

See Also: associated feature class

  1. [ESRI software] In Survey Analyst - Cadastral Editor, the difference in the coordinates of a point between successive least-squares adjustments. A set of displacement vectors is recorded for a point when the point is part of a least-squares adjustment. Adjustment vectors can be used to track spatial changes in the cadastral fabric over time, and to adjust associated feature classes to match the most up to date cadastral fabric location.