Measurement of similarity for spatial directions between areal objects

Similarity for spatial directions plays an important role in GIS. In this paper, the conventional approaches are analyzed. Based on raster data areal objects, the authors propose two new methods for measuring similarity among spatial directions. One is to measure the similarity among spatial directions based on the features of raster data and the changes of distances between spatial objects, the other is to measure the similarity among spatial directions according to the variation of each raster cell centroid angle. The two methods overcome the complexity of measuring similarity among spatial directions with direction matrix model and solve the limitation of small changes in direction. The two methods are simple and have broader applicability.     

Categorical Database Generalization

This paper focuses on the issues of categorical database generalization and emphasizes the roles of supporting data model, integrated datamodel, spatial analysis and semantic analysis in database generalization. The framework contents of categorical database generalization transformation are defined. This paper presents an integrated spatial supporting data structure, a semantic supporting model and similarity model for the categorical database generalization. The concept of transformation unit is proposed in generalization.     

Scale-Dependent Representations of Relief Based on Wavelet Analysis

Automatic generalization of geographic information is the core of multi-scale representation of spatial data,but the scale-depentation of spatial data but the scale-dependent generalization methods are far from abundant because of its extreme complicacy.This paperputs forward a new consistency model about scale-dependent representations of relief based on waveley analysis,and discusses the thresholds in the model so as to acquire the continual representations of relief with different details between scales.The model not only meets the need of automatic generalization but also is scale-dependent completely.Some practical examples are given.     

A design of three-dimensional spatial data model and its data structure in geological exploration engineering

The key to develop 3-D GISs is the study on 3-D data model and data structure. Some of the data models and data structures have been presented by scholars. Because of the complexity of 3-D spatial phenomenon, there are no perfect data structures that can describe all spatial entities. Every data structure has its own advantages and disadvantages. It is difficult to design a single data structure to meet different needs. The important subject in the3-D data models is developing a data model that has integrated vector and raster data structures. A special 3-D spatial data model based on distributing features of spatial entities should be designed. We took the geological exploration engineering as the research background and designed an integrated data model whose data structures integrats vector and raster data byadopting object-oriented technique. Research achievements are presented in this paper.     

QTPV Data Model and Algorithm and Its Application to Geological Exploration Engineering

3D spatial data model and simulating are the core of 3D GIS can be adopted in different domains. A data model based on Quasi Tri-Prism Volume (QTPV) has been proposed. QTPV definition and its special cases have been discussed. Using QTPV and its special cases, irregular natural geological bodies and regular subsurface engineering can be described efficiently. The proposed model is composed of five primitives and six objects. Data structures and topological relationship of the fives primitives and three objects describing stratigraphy are designed in detail Some schemes are designed for the QTPV modelling of stratigraphy and subsurface engineering according to modelling data. The model manipulation method of QTPV cutting by an arbitrary plane is discussed. Using VC 6.0 programming language integrated with SQL database and OpenGL graphic library under windows environment, a system prototype 3DGeoMV has been developed. The experiment result shows that the QTPV model is feasible and efficient in modelling subsurface engineering.     

一种面向网络发布的海洋数据库引擎(英文)

To meet the requirements of efficient management and web publishing for marine remote sensing data, a spatial database engine, named MRSSDE, is designed independently. The logical model, physical model, and optimization method of MRSSDE are discussed in detail. Compared to the ArcSDE, which is the leading product of Spatial Database Engine, the MRSSDE proved to be more effective.     

The hypermedia data model based on the infinity image

This paper presents the hypermedia data model based on the infinity RS image information system we have developed.The hypermedia data model consists of different semantic units called nodes,and the associations between nodes are called links.This paper proposes three kinds of nodes (interior node,physical node and complex node) and two kinds of links (plane network structure link,hyper-cube network structure links).The hypermedia information system,based on the model and the basic data layer (the infiniy RS image),represents a digital globe.An approach to the "Getting Lost in the Hyper-space" problem is presented.The approach using the hypermedia data model is an efficient way of handling a large number of RS images in various geographical information systems.     

Land-use spatial optimization based on PSO algorithm

The optimization of land-use spatio-structure is one of the most important areas of land use management;constructing a spatial optimization model that is based on the micro spatial unit in a bottom-up mode plays an important role in coupling the quan-tity structure and spatial structure effectively.The objective of this research is to develop a land use spatial optimization model based on particle swarm optimization to make spatial decision in land use management.The model is implemented using real data-sets to emulate the process of spatial structure optimization in order to get the best landscape pattern under the control of decision environments.Simulation results revealed that the particle swarm optimization model has the ability to utilize the quantity and spa-tial structure.Furthermore,the result demonstrated that it can be used to stimulate the landscape pattern in designing the appropriate optimization environment,which could land quantity target to the basic spatial units effectively and provide appropriate spa-tio-structure for regional land use space layout decision making.     

A 3-dimensional data model for visualizing cloverleaf junction in a city model

The research work has been seldom done about cloverleaf junction expression in a 3-dimensional city model (3DCM). The main reason is that the cloverleaf junction is often in a complex and enormous construction. Its main body is bestraddle in air,and has aerial intersections between its parts. This complex feature made cloverleaf junction quite different from buildings and terrain, therefore, it is difficult to express this kind of spatial objects in the same way as for buildings and terrain. In this paper,authors analyze spatial characteristics of cloverleaf junction, propose an all-constraint points TIN algorithm to partition cloverleaf junction road surface, and develop a method to visualize cloverleaf junction road surface using TIN. In order to manage cloverleaf junction data efficiently, the authors also analyzed the mechanism of 3DCM data management, extended BLOB type in relational database, and combined R-tree index to manage 3D spatial data. Based on this extension, an appropriate data structur     

Constraints of progressive transmission of spatial data on the web

The progressive transmission of map data on the World Wide Web provides the user with a self-adaptive strategy to access remote data. It not only speeds up the web transfer but also offers an efficient navigation guide for information acquisition. The key technology in this transmission is the efficient multiple representation of spatial data and pre-organization on the server site. This paper aims at progressive transmission investigating some constraints from three aspects: data organization on server site, data control in the transmission process and data restore after reaching the client. Two strategies, namely on-line map generalization and off-line map generalization, are examined respectively for this kind of progressive transmission.     

基于傅里叶级数的等高线网络渐进式传输模型

矢量地图渐进式传输的关键技术是建立连续的多尺度表达模型,并在服务器端将地图数据组织成线性结构。本文利用傅立叶级数对要素表达的多尺度特性,将傅立叶级数的参量引入到等高线要素的渐进式传输中：研究了地图尺度与曲线傅立叶展开项数的对应关系,并以此在服务器端建立了曲线多尺度表达的傅立叶描述子模型;客户端通过网络传输依次得到不同地图尺度的傅立叶描述子分量并进行曲线要素的重构,实现等高线要素渐进式的传输和表达。该模型的应用具有两大特点,其一,在网络传输的是由曲线要素提炼出来的特征向量而不是坐标数据,能起到了数据有效压缩的作用;其二,能够实现无极尺度的地图要素的表达。     

对空间数据多尺度表达有关问题的思考

多尺度空间数据表达及数据库建立在流媒体网络数据传输、自适应动态可视化、空间认知导航、互操作尺度匹配多个领域都有贡献，但实现该技术面临着数据存储量大、操作响应慢、横向空间一致关系难以维护、尺度变化难以达到真正的连续性等诸多问题。针对这些问题，提出了多级尺度显式存储、初级尺度变化累积、关键尺度函数演变和初级尺度自动综合四种技术策略。     

矢量河网数据的渐进式传输

提出了一个无几何数据冗余的河网渐进式传输多尺度数据结构。结合目标层次的河流选取和几何细节层次上的曲线化简建立河网多尺度数据结构。基于该数据结构,在Web环境下实现了河网数据的渐进式传输。     

一种河网矢量数据的网络渐进式传输方法

本文提出了一种河网矢量数据双层次多尺度表达的渐进式传输模型,结合目标层次的河流选取和几何细节层次的曲线多尺度表达,建立了河网多尺度数据结构。在Client/Server结构的WebGIS系统中进行了实验,结果表明该方法用于河网矢量地图数据的渐进式传输是有效的。     

基于尺度的GIS空间资料表达模型

介绍了基于层的GIS空间资料表达方法易于进行空间查询与空间分析处理的优点,针对其引起的地图难以进行扩展与图像显示转换困难的缺点,提出了基于尺度(比例尺)的空间资料表达新方法.在基于尺度的空间资料表达方法中,地图可以由空间对象,区域,尺度视图三级尺度模型表达.对尺度方法下的地图结构,地图组织,指标结构,地图扩展等在理论上作了探讨,提出了基于尺度的方法与已广为使用的基于层的方法的有效集合,将有可能成为地理信息表达研究的最重要研究方向.     

空间数据连续尺度表达的矢量金字塔模型

连续多尺度表达是当前地图制图领域中的热点问题之一,常规地图采用多级瓦片剖分、多版本存储技术实现空间多尺度表达,存在数据量冗余、跨级别不一致、瓦片间尺度跳跃大等问题。结合传统地图综合、多尺度表达数据结构和空间索引建立等多种策略,在目标数据模型中加入尺度维和操作信息,记录地图综合的过程和尺度变换,建立空间数据矢量金字塔模型。该模型离线综合获取多级基态尺度表达数据,确定每个目标的尺度表达空间范围,并通过面向对象建模技术将目标表达状态及其纵向关联关系、算子类型及控制参量等信息封装在多尺度目标中;同时,建立一端或两端控制的尺度变换结构。基于该模型可快速获取适应用户需求的连续尺度表达状态。     

Web要素服务的优化方法

基于(Web)XML空间数据互操作规范的方式是目前实现Internet上空间信息共享和互操作的有效途径.Web要素服务是OGC提出的基于(Web)XML空间数据互操作规范中功能最为强大、应用前景最好的一种数据服务.Web要素服务通过GML传递空间数据,但是由于GML描述方式冗余度大,生成和传输GML的时间长,在现有的网络带宽下难以令用户满意.本文介绍从GML模式定义、数据压缩和客户端生成内存结构3个方面提出优化Web要素服务的方法.     

A Network Model for Dispersion of Communicable Diseases

The spread of communicable diseases through a population is an intrinsic spatial and temporal process. This paper presents an individual‐based analytical framework for modeling the spatial and temporal heterogeneity in the disease transmission. The framework specifies a network model structure and six associated parameters. These parameters describe the properties of nodes, the properties of links, and the topology of the network. Through this model structure and associated parameters, this framework allows the representation of discrete individuals, individualized interactions, and interaction patterns in a network of human contact. The explicit representation of the spatial distribution and mobility of individuals in particular facilitates the modeling of spatial heterogeneity in the disease transmission.     

Fourier-based multi-scale representation and progressive transmission of cartographic curves on the internet

ABSTRACT

Automatic generation of multi-scale representations from the same spatial data source has been the research focus in map generalization for a long time. Based on the Fourier technique, this paper proposes a continuous, multi-scale representation model for progressive transformation of cartographic curves on the Internet. In our method, all the curves, whether closed or open, are depicted as periodical functions which are further expressed as Fourier series. The convergence degrees of the Fourier series are explored for different kinds of curves, and truncating frequencies are derived based on the similarity between the original and reconstructed curves. Using information theory and the Radical Law in cartography, the relationship between map scales and Fourier frequencies is established. Based on the proposed multi-scale model, we also introduce the principles and implementation of a progressive transmission method. Our method is evaluated using the contours from a topographic map. The results show that our model is a valid approach to multi-scale representation of cartographic curves.