附註:Includes bibliographical references and index.
How computers solve problems -- Vector data structures -- Vector algorithms for lines -- Vector algorithms for areas -- The efficiency of algorithms -- Raster data structures -- Raster algorithms -- Spatial indexing -- Data structures for surfaces -- Algorithms for surfaces -- Data structures and algorithms for networks.
摘要:Geographical information systems (GIS) are computer systems for storing, displaying and analyzing spatial data. Since 1980 there has been a rapid growth in their use in government, commerce and academia, and they can be used for managing a network of util.