GIS Dictionary

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out-of-process

[ESRI software] Within the process space of a client application, a component contained in an EXE is out-of-process; instantiated classes are loaded into the process space of the EXE in … Read more

outbound interface

[programming] An interface implemented by a class, on which that object can make calls to its clients; analogous to a callback mechanism.

outlier

1 [statistics] An unusual or extreme data value in a dataset. In data analysis, outliers can potentially have a strong effect on results and so must be analyzed carefully to … Read more

outline

[data models] The path that follows the boundary of an object. Outlines are also called strokes.

outline vectorization

[data conversion] A vectorization method that generates lines along the borders of connected cells. It is typically used for vectorizing scanned land-use and vegetation maps.

output

[map display] A satellite image, aerial photograph, or scanned map over which vector data is displayed. Although a background image can be used to align coordinates, it is not linked … Read more

output coordinate system

[ESRI software] Acronym for output coordinate system. In ArcWeb Services, a user-defined map projection.

output data

[modeling] Data that is the result of a computer, device, program, or process.

output directory

[ESRI software] In ArcIMS, the folder designated during installation to hold files being served to users for display in a browser.