GIS Dictionary

[ESRI software] A vector data storage format for storing the location, shape, and attributes of geographic features. A shapefile is […]

[data models] A boundary common to two features. For example, in a parcel database, adjacent parcels share a boundary. Another

[ESRI software] Data layers, services, maps, applications, and so on that are available to more than one user.

[ESRI software] Data layers, services, maps, applications, and so on that are available to more than one user.

[data models] A vertex common to multiple features. For example, in a parcel database, adjacent parcels share a vertex at

[symbology] A map symbol that serves as a route marker. Shields come in many varieties, but the most common shields

[spatial statistics use for geostatistics] In a spatial model, fine-scale variation that is usually modeled as spatially-dependent random variation.

1 [network analysis] The best route or the route of least impedance between two or more points, taking into account

[software] A complete application that demonstrates a solution for a specific need.

[geocoding] An adjustable value that dictates how far away from either the left or right side of a line feature

[ESRI software] In Survey Analyst, used to compute a coordinate that is not a part of the main traverse course