Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Award Date
1978
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
First Advisor
Robert Finch
Abstract
AREAS, the Area REsource Analysis System, was developed by the author as an analytical tool for resource data manipulation in a spatial context. The data base and processing software design factors relevant to economical application are reviewed. The investigation seeks to define a procedure for selection and justification of the grid cell size used to quantify the spatial domain. The performance of a cellular information system is measured in terms of mapping and inventory accuracy. These measures of performance are evaluated for various cellularizations of a single map. The interboundary distance distribution is justified as the only unique characterization of the map and a mathematical model for converting this distribution into an estimate of mapping accuracy is evaluated.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Geography -- Computer programs
Remote sensing
Format
application/pdf
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Wehde, Michael Edward, "Application Analysis of a Cellular Geographic Information System" (1978). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 5634.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/5634