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Vector Methods - definition(s)

vector methods - In geoprocessing, methods of representing geographic features from points, lines, and polygons, as opposed to raster techniques which record geographic features within a matrix of grid cells. The choice between vector and raster GIS has much to do with the application being considered since both methods have strengths and weaknesses. Many current GIS permit transformation between vector and raster input and output.

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Source: Open Geospatial Consortium, 11 July 2011 09:57:49, http://www.opengeospatial.org/ogc/glossary External 


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