A multidimensional representation model of geographic features
January 28, 2016
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.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2016 |
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Title | A multidimensional representation model of geographic features |
DOI | 10.3133/ofr20151241 |
Authors | E. Lynn Usery, George Timson, Mark Coletti |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Open-File Report |
Series Number | 2015-1241 |
Index ID | ofr20151241 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | National Geospatial Program |