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Shape Representation for Linear Features in Automated Cartography
Shape Representation for Linear Features in Automated Cartography
RR87-28
Abstract
The graphic image produced from a digital file such as GBF/DIME file may be greatly enhanced by utilizing sufficiently detailed shape information of each line segment. This paper presents a method of structuring shape records to reduce storage requirements and improve appearance of the drawn image. The shape records described here are independence of the map position of the segment.
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