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Spatial Data

The document discusses the raster and vector data models. The raster data model is better for storing image data but datasets can be large. Vector data uses points, lines and polygons to represent geographic features and has advantages of a compact data structure and accurate graphics output.

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Spatial Data

The document discusses the raster and vector data models. The raster data model is better for storing image data but datasets can be large. Vector data uses points, lines and polygons to represent geographic features and has advantages of a compact data structure and accurate graphics output.

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RASTER DATA MODEL :

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•Raster Data Model Advantages
1. Better for storing Image data.
2. A powerful format for statistical and spatial analysis.
3. Simple Data Structure.

•Raster Data Model Disadvantages


1. Dataset can be large, storage space can be a problem.
2. Network analysis is difficult to perform.
3. Loss of information when using large cells.
VECTOR DATA MODEL :

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Geographical features are best to represent by below-mentioned types of geometry:

• Points When geographic features are too small to represent as polygons, points features are used; in other
words, simple location. For example, the locations of Trees, depth, Point Of Interest. These vector points are
simply XY Co-ordinates.
• Lines or polylines vector lines or polylines connect with each vertex with paths, they usually represent
features that are linear such as rivers, roads, railroads, and pipelines.
• Polygons Cartographers used polygons to display geographic features that have an area. For example, it
may include lakes, park boundaries, buildings, city boundaries, or land uses.

•Vector Data Model Advantages


1. Compact data structure – Need less space for storing data.
2. Accurate Graphic output.
3. Since most information is in vector form no data conversion is required.

Vector Data Model Disadvantages


1. The location of each vertex needs to be stored explicitly.
2. It has a complex Data Structure.
3. Difficult overlay operations.

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