J D Whyatt
The Douglas-Peucker line simplification algorithm : an introduction with programs
Whyatt, J D; Wade, P R
Authors
P R Wade
Abstract
Paper submitted for publication in the Bulletin of the
Society of University Cartographers.
The aim of this paper is to introduce the reader to one theme in
digital cartography, namely line simplification. The paper describes
the technique developed by David Douglas and Thomas Peucker in 1973. The reader is encouraged to experiment with data of their own choice using software supplied in the appendices, and provide feedback on the performance of this algorithm.
Citation
Whyatt, J. D., & Wade, P. R. The Douglas-Peucker line simplification algorithm : an introduction with programs
Working Paper Type | Discussion Paper |
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Deposit Date | Mar 5, 2014 |
Pages | 24 |
Series Title | C.I.S.R.G. Discussion Papers |
Series Number | 4 |
Book Title | The Douglas-Peucker line simplification algorithm : an introduction with programs |
Keywords | Cartography -- Data processing, Computer science |
Public URL | https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/459218 |
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