GIS Dictionary

[software] A user interface component that provides access to change the properties of an object or objects.

[symbology] A symbol whose size differs in relation to the phenomenon being mapped.

[spatial analysis] A type of analysis in which geographic features (points, lines, polygons, or raster cells) are selected based on

[spatial analysis] A form of spatial query in which geographic features within a specified distance of a particular feature are

[programming] A local representation of a remote object, supporting the same interfaces as the remote object. All interaction with the

1 [ESRI software] In a geodatabase topology, a temporary feature marking the location where an edge has been split during

The active involvement of stakeholders outside an organization in the decision-making or planning processes of that organization. Public participation in

[ESRI software] An ArcIMS virtual server that must be specified when creating a new service. Three public virtual servers install

[output] To produce data and information in a distributable format, such as digital, Internet, or print media.

1 [software] Software that converts raw information into a more usable format. 2 [ESRI software] An individual or organization that

[data capture] The handheld device used with a digitizer to record positions from the tablet surface.