A multidimensional representation model of geographic features
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Abstract
A multidimensional model of geographic features has been developed and implemented with data from The National Map of the U.S. Geological Survey. The model, programmed in C++ and implemented as a feature library, was tested with data from the National Hydrography Dataset demonstrating the capability to handle changes in feature attributes, such as increases in chlorine concentration in a stream, and feature geometry, such as the changing shoreline of barrier islands over time. Data can be entered directly, from a comma separated file, or features with attributes and relationships can be automatically populated in the model from data in the Spatial Data Transfer Standard format.
Suggested Citation
Usery, E.L., Timson, George, and Coletti, Mark, 2015, A multidimensional representation model of geographic features: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2015–1241, 10 p., http://dx.doi.org/10.3133/ofr20151241.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Theory of Geographic Feature Representation
- System Design and Implementation
- Populating the Feature Library
- Conclusions
- References Cited
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | A multidimensional representation model of geographic features |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2015-1241 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20151241 |
| Year Published | 2016 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | National Geospatial Program |
| Description | iii, 10 p. |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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