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Ground truth

In cartography and analysis of aerial photographs and satellite imagery, the ground truth is the facts that are found when a location is field checked -- that is, when people actually visit the location on foot.

Aerial photographs, satellite images, and maps can be deceiving, while the ground truth is immutable.





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