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direct georeferencing

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  1. [remote sensing] A methodology that provides accurate exterior orientation for remotely sensed imagery without input from ground survey data. Direct georeferencing connects aerial images to geographic positioning on the earth's surface through integrated GPS (GNSS), inertial measurement units (IMU), and other aiding sensors.