Spatial Data Visualization Is Well Defined (Spatial Data and the Science of Measurement) (The 3-D Global Spatial Data Model)

Spatial data are used extensively in computer graphics, visualization programs, computer-aided design and drafting, and the manipulation of spatial objects. The GSDM provides for the connection of spatial data to the physical Earth, but otherwise makes no attempt to impose conditions on the use of spatial data. It is anticipated that the scope, utility, and value of many spatial data manipulation, visualization, and 3-D coordinate geometry (COGO) programs may be enhanced by taking advantage of the physical Earth connection as defined by the GSDM.