GIS Dictionary

[Euclidean geometry] One of the most basic parts or components of a geometric figure: that is, a surface, shape, point, […]

[ESRI software] Edge and junction features that represent a linear network, such as a utility or hydrologic system, in which

[coordinate systems] The process of rectifying a raster dataset to map coordinates or converting a raster dataset from one coordinate

1 [Euclidean geometry] The measures and properties of points, lines, and surfaces. In a GIS, geometry is used to represent

[programming] An OpenLS platform for wireless Web services defined by the Open Geospatial Consortium.

The study of the nature and origin of landforms, including relationships to underlying structures and processes of formation.

[analysisgeoprocessing] A GIS operation used to manipulate GIS data. A typical geoprocessing operation takes an input dataset, performs an operation

[ESRI software] A computer in a network that is used to handle geoprocessing tasks. Geoprocessing servers may use UNIX or

[ESRI software] Any settings that affect working with or running tools. Geoprocessing settings include the state of the ArcToolbox window,

[ESRI software] An ArcGIS tool that can create or modify spatial data, including analysis functions (overlay, buffer, slope), data management

[ESRI software] An ArcView Geocoding Windows dynamic link library (DLL) for use on ArcView 3.x. It exposes additional geocoding requests