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The Douglas-Peucker line simplification algorithm : an introduction with programs

Whyatt, J D; Wade, P R

Authors

J D Whyatt

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
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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