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focal depth

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depth (depth) distance measured perpendicularly downward from a surface.
focal depth , depth of focus the measure of the power of a lens to yield clear images of objects at different distances.

focal depth
n.
A measure of the power of a lens to produce clear images at different distances from it. Also called depth of focus.


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The quake happened at 1817GMT at a focal depth of 10km, the US Geological Survey reported.
With a 64-micron focal depth, you are able to compensate for any surface fluctuations on the slide," he noted.
According to the Department, which belongs to the Agriculture Ministry, the earthquakeeIUs epicentre was located in the Prastio Kellakiou region of Limassol with a focal depth of 15 kilometres.
 
 
 
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