Glossary for Geospatial Science

graticule:� A network of parallels and meridians for equal intervals of latitude and longitude on the earth�s surface.� The form and appearance of a graticule depends on the map projection employed.� The lines comprising a graticule may form a square / rectangular network;� a graticule may also be comprised of two families of curves having variable separation between them.� The mathematical framework of a map is comprised of a grid, or a graticule, or both.� A grid is always comprised of a square network of parallel lines representing particular linear distances on the ground.