Data Formats
In ArcView, the spatial data for themes falls into two major categories: feature data sources and image data sources.
data format
[data structures] The structure used to store a computer file or record.
RASTER DATA FORMATS
Raster data models incorporate the use of a grid-cell data structure where the geographic area is divided into cells identified by row and column. This data structure is commonly called raster.
A shapefile is a vector data format for storing the location, shape, and attributes of geographic features. A shapefile is stored in a set of related files and contains one feature class.
Scalable Vector Graphics ...
data formats - The specific patterns into which data are systematically arranged for use by a computer or specific software. There are both proprietary data formats and public-domain data formats.
Data Formatting
MapServer accepts a number of different geospatial data formats, including GML.
data format. a specific type of computer file, such as a Microsoft Word 97 file or a JPEG image file; sometimes called "file format" ...
Data Formats Available by Data Type Data Types Data Format Image Feature ArcMap Shapefile
Shapefiles
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Data formats supported by GRASS
- 2D raster data, 3D raster data (voxels),
ASCII, ARC/GRID, E00, GIF, GMT, TIF, PNG, ERDAS LAN, Vis5D, SURFER (.grd)
Using GDAL library (r.in.gdal) more formats like CEOS (SAR, LANDSAT7 etc.) can be read ...
data format The particular logical format of the data. Usually software specific. See 'digital format'.
DATA FORMAT
A specification which defines how data is structured in a file and which determines such aspects as the sequence of data items, their length, and necessary HEADER data.
Data Formats and Different Standards The major hurdle in coming up with a standard benchmark is the various data formats used by the different vendors of GIS. There are efforts to unify the data representation and to come up with a common data model.
A data format composed of rectangular pixel arrays (compressed or uncompressed), produced by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and U.S. allies for military applications. Referenced by: GIS file formats.
raster snapping ...
Which data formats can be imported into a survey project?
Survey Analyst imports and exports measurements and other field data from Total Positioning System (TPS) equipment using the following survey data converter formats: ASCII converter, ...
SDTS DEM data format was the USGS attempt at creating a new file format specification.
VPF is a data format in use by the US military.
Additional data sources for layers ...
Standard data formats ease the exchange of digital information among users of different systems.
Proprietary data format - A data format that has been copyrighted by a system developer. People or organizations wishing to use this format have to obtain permission from and normally to pay a loyalty to the copyright holder.
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In reference to data format, the formal standards developed and published by the USGS for exchange of cartographic and associated tabular data files. Many non-DLG data may be formatted in DLG format.
82 a data format developed by US Geological Survey National Mapping Division that uses a topological vector model. digitizer p. 70 a manually controlled machine that records a spatial measurement usually on the surface of a tablet. DIME p.
data transfer Source: OpenGIS Guide "In the geoprocessing world, this refers to converting geodata from one (usually proprietary) data format to another. The OpenGIS Specification is not a data transfer standard.
ArcInfo supports data conversion from many geographic data formats such as DLG, TIGER, DXF, and DEM. data dictionary A catalog of all data held in a database, or a list of items giving data names and structures.
An industry-standard raster data format. TIFF supports black-and-white, gray-scale, pseudocolor, and true-color images, all of which can be stored in a compressed or uncompressed format.
SDTS - Everything you always wanted to know about the SDTS data format, conveniently located in one place! (Feb. 2001)
Viewing & Importing .
With the broad use of non-proprietary and open data formats such as the Shape File format for vector data and the Geotiff format for raster data, as well as the adoption of OGC standards for networked servers, ...
] G3D map(s) to be converted to VTK-ASCII data format rgbmaps=string[,string,...] Three (r,g,b) g3d raster maps which are used to create rgb values [redmap,greenmap,bluemap] vectormaps=string[,string,...
To convert spatial data, a data format should be used that embeds co-ordinate and projection information. Vector data formats, however, often don't include projection information.
During 1980's, the change in data format and computer environment was exploited. Spatial database management systems were developed that linked computer mapping capabilities with traditional database management capabilities.
GnssObs reads, cleans, and decimates the RINEX data and converts the data into the NAPEOS internal tracking-data format.
The multipatch data format is means of encapsulating 3d geometry with textures into a simple data object that does not require any external resources for its rendering.
Creation of vendor independent data formats;
Providing possibilities for spatial data sharing; ...
WMS Servers can generate maps on request, using parameters, such as map layer order, styling/symbolization, map extent, data format, projection, etc. The OGC Consortium defined the WMS standard to define the map requests and return data formats.
The Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing data format used by the U.S. Census Bureau to support census programs and surveys. It was used for the 1990 census.
Applications built with the MapObjects Internet Map Server extension can access spatial data formats supported by MapObjects such as shapefiles, coverages, SDE layers, and many graphic images.
Intelligent Cells - all data for the equipment, valves, pipes, and so on, which are maintained with the cell in the ISO 15926 data format ...
data conversion : The translation of data from one format to another. ARC/INFO supports data conversion from many different geographic data formats in addition to routines for converting paper maps.
DIME File: Dual Independent Map Encoding. A data format used by the U.S. Census Bureau to encode street network and related data for the 1980 Census. Superseded by TIGER. (See TIGER) ...
TIGER (Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing system) refers to the system and data format the U.S. Census Bureau uses to display geography.
Appendix B - Address Standardization ...
Receiver Independent Exchange (GPS data format)
RIP
Raster Image Processing; Raster Image Processor; Road Inventory Program ...
Two data formats; are available from NOAA--local area coverage (LAC) at full spatial resolution and reduced resolution global area coverage (GAC) with a spatial resolution of 4 km2 at nadir.
The translation of data from one format to another. Data conversion occurs when data is transferred from one system to another. ARC/INFO supports data conversion from many geographic data formats such as DLG, TIGER, DXF, and DEM.
Data model ...
Data editing
Data manipulation
Edge-matching
Datum conversions, transformations, and projections
Topology building
Data structuring
Attaching data attributes to graphics
Data format conversions ...
The recommended data format is established by the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime (RTCM) Services Special Committee (SC). The processor should be capable of computing and formatting PRCs every 1 to 3 seconds.
 See also: Information, Format, GIS, Software, Model
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