Standardising basic spatial units : problems and prospects

Visvalingam, Maheswari

Abstract

First paragraph:
The choice of Basic Spatial Units (BSUs) is a critical decision in all
spatial information systems, whether manual or computerised. BSUs are the smallest geographic entities for which information is collected and/or made available. Although computer cartography and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are concerned with the handling of point, line and areal entities, the current discussions on BSUs appear to centre almost exclusively on the need for a standard set of basic areal units for cross-referencing various types of personal, socio-economic and other related data.

Citation

Visvalingam, M. Standardising basic spatial units : problems and prospects

• Working Paper Type: Discussion Paper
• Deposit Date: Mar 4, 2014
• Pages: 23
• Series Title: C.I.S.R.G. Discussion Papers
• Series Number: 3
• Book Title: Standardising basic spatial units : problems and prospects
• Keywords: Cartography -- Data processing, Computer science
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/459198