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Saturation - definition(s)

saturation

(1) [graphics (map display)] The intensity or purity of a color; the perceived amount of white in a hue relative to its brightness, or how free it is of gray of the same value.

(2) [physics] The point at which energy flux exceeds the sensitivity range of a detector.

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Source: esri, 09 August 2012 09:18:27, http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/GISDictionary/term/abbreviation External 


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