GIS software organizes spatial data in a thematic approach that categorizes data in vertical layers. The definition of layers is fully dependent on the requirements.
Typical layers used in natural resource management agencies include forest cover, soil classification, elevation, road network (access), ecological areas, hydrology, etc.
Spatial data layers are commonly input one at a time, e.g. forest cover. Accordingly, attribute data is entered one layer at a time. Depending on the attribute data model used by the data storage subsystem data must be organized in a format that will facilitate the manipulation and analysis tasks that will be required. Most often, the spatial and attribute data may be entered at different times and linked together later.
Typical layers used in natural resource management agencies include forest cover, soil classification, elevation, road network (access), ecological areas, hydrology, etc.
Spatial data layers are commonly input one at a time, e.g. forest cover. Accordingly, attribute data is entered one layer at a time. Depending on the attribute data model used by the data storage subsystem data must be organized in a format that will facilitate the manipulation and analysis tasks that will be required. Most often, the spatial and attribute data may be entered at different times and linked together later.
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