The Accuracy Of Spatial DatabasesMichael F. Goodchild, Sucharita Gopal The book addresses the problem of accuracy of spatial databases, and comprises of papers drawn from a wide range of physical and human systems, taking approaches which vary from statistical to descriptive. Together they present both a comprehensive review of existing knowledge, techniques and experience, and an analysis of critical research needs in this area of spatial data handling. |
Contents
Section I | 1 |
Section II | 12 |
Section III | 52 |
Section IV | 80 |
Section V | 113 |
Section VI | 143 |
Section VII | 170 |
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accuracy aggregation analysis applications approach appropriate areal unit associated assumed attribute boundaries calculated cartographic categorical cells census classification common complex computational consider continuous coordinates correlation data layer databases defined demand points dependent derived described developed discussed distance distribution effects entities equation error estimates example exist expected field Figure function geographic information systems given important limits linear matrix mean measure method nature objects observed obtained occurs operations original overlay parameters particular pixels polygon population positional possible precision presented probability problem procedure projection properties rates References region reported represent representation sampling scale Sensing sensitivity soil solution spatial data specific standard statistical stochastic structure suitability surface Table techniques transformation uncertainty variable variation vector weighted zoning