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Elements of spatial data quality /

Elements of Spatial Data Quality outlines the need and suggests potential categories for the content of a comprehensive statement of data quality that must be imbedded in the metadata that accompanies the transfer of a digital spatial data file or is available in a separate metadata catalog. Members...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: International Cartographic Association
Otros Autores: Guptill, Stephen C., Morrison, Joel L.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford, U.K. ; Tarrytown, N.Y., U.S.A. : Elsevier Science, 1995.
Edición:1st ed.
Colección:International Cartographic Association.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Front Cover; Elements of Spatial Data Quality; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface: Creation of the ICA Commission on Spatial Data Quality; List of contributors; CHAPTER ONE. Spatial data quality; Knowledge of Spatial Data Quality at the End of the Twentieth Century; History of Concern for Spatial Data Accuracy in Cartography; Identification of Elements of Spatial Data Quality; References; CHAPTER TWO. Lineage; Meaning; Purpose; Contents of Lineage; Standardisation of Lineage Information; Recommendations; References; CHAPTER THREE. Positional accuracy
  • Introduction: What is Positional Accuracy?How is Positional Accuracy Specified?; The Determination of Positional Accuracy; How is Positional Accuracy Information Stored?; How is Positional Accuracy Information Used in a GIS?; How Can Positional Accuracy Information be Presented in a GIS?; Conclusions; References; CHAPTER FOUR. Attribute accuracy; Introduction and Definitions; Sources of Uncertainty; The Spatial Structure of Uncertainty; Concluding Comments; References; CHAPTER FIVE.Completeness; Introduction; Review of Completeness Concepts; Theoretical Aspects; Assessing Completeness
  • Handling Incomplete Data SetsConclusion; Bibliography; Notes; CHAPTER SIX. Logical consistency; Spatial Data Models and Relationships; Consistency Rules; Consistency Tests; Summary; References; CHAPTER SEVEN. Semantic accuracy; Meaning of Semantic Accuracy; Background of Spatial Data Quality; Purpose of Semantic Accuracy; Content and Evaluation of Semantic Accuracy; Conclusion: Further Research; References; CHAPTER EIGHT. Temporal information; Introduction; Modeling Time and Geography; Temporal GIS Technology; Keeping Up With Time
  • Transaction Management; Quality Aspects of Temporal Information