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[geocoding, attribute data]
In geocoding, metadata containing an object's significant location information, such as street address or latitude-longitude coordinates. Reference data consists of the spatial representation of the data and its related attribute table.
[photogrammetry]
In imagery, a baseline dataset used to compare against processed data to assess the accuracy of results. Typically used for geopositional or feature classification accuracy; verifiable with ground surveying.