Lecture 6 Data models and database systems in GIS
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What does a topographic map primarily depict?

  • Connective lines of the same value
  • Physical surface features (correct)
  • Areas characterized by common features
  • Political boundaries

Which symbol on a map would represent towns or stations?

  • Polygon
  • Point (correct)
  • Line
  • Textual annotation

What is meant by the term 'spatial data modeling'?

  • Analyzing spatial objects and their relationships (correct)
  • Creating visual representations of data
  • Simplifying real world features into data sets
  • Representing features through textual annotations

Which type of map connects points of equal value such as height above sea level?

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What is a crucial aspect of GIS as described in the document?

<p>GIS simplifies real-world data into models (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a main symbol used on a map?

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Which map type would be best for displaying various soil types across an area?

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How are real-world features described in GIS?

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Which data model is characterized by points, lines, and polygons?

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What is a disadvantage of raster data compared to vector data?

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When a river is in flood, how can it be classified for spatial representation?

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What is the first step in the process of spatial data modeling?

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Which of the following is NOT a conceptualization for spatial entities?

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In geospatial representations, what does the term 'dynamism' refer to?

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An arc node vector model can encode which type of relationships?

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Which of the following factors does NOT affect conceptualization in GIS?

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What defines the nature of boundaries in spatial entities?

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How do different users perceive the world in GIS?

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What is a drawback of the vector spaghetti model in GIS?

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What key advantage does using a database provide for handling large data volumes?

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What does SQL stand for in the context of RDBMS?

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What is one characteristic of RDBMS concerning record uniqueness?

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How do OODBMS differ in data organization compared to RDBMS?

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What characteristic of objects in OODBMS allows them to self-describe their properties?

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of databases compared to flat files?

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Which element is essential for querying data in an RDBMS?

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Flashcards

Map

A visual representation of features from the real world, simplified to show key aspects.

Topographic Map

Type of map showing landforms like roads, rivers, and buildings.

Contour Map

Type of map showing lines connecting points with equal values of a property, like elevation or pressure.

Choropleth Map

Type of map where areas are colored or patterned based on a shared characteristic. Shows political boundaries, crop types, etc.

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Point Feature

Points on a map representing discrete locations, like towns or buildings.

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Line Feature

Lines on a map representing paths, like roads or rivers.

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Polygon Feature

Areas on a map representing bounded regions like lakes or states.

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GIS Models

Computer representations of the real world used by GIS, often involving simplifications of real-world data.

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Vector data

A data model that represents geographic features as points, lines, and polygons.

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Raster data

A data model that divides the world into a grid of cells, each assigned a value representing a specific feature.

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Spaghetti vector

A vector data model that only stores the geometric information of features without considering their spatial relationships.

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Arc node vector

A vector data model that considers the spatial relationships between features, such as adjacency and connectivity.

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Spatial Data Modeling

The process of representing geographic information in a way that is suitable for computer analysis and storage.

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Scale (GIS)

The size or scale of the area being studied.

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Dynamism (GIS)

The ability of geographic features to change over time.

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Boundaries (GIS)

The boundaries that define the extent of a geographic feature.

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Discrete boundary

A spatial entity that has clearly defined boundaries, like the borders of a state.

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Fuzzy boundary

A spatial entity where the boundaries are fuzzy or unclear, making it difficult to define precisely. Examples include soil types or temperature zones.

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GIS Modelling

The process of simplifying real-world concepts into a form that can be used in a GIS. For example, representing a forest as a polygon or a road as a line.

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End-user perspective

Different users of GIS may perceive the same data differently depending on their needs. For example, a driver might see a road as a line, while a highway engineer might see it as an area.

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Spaghetti data model

A data model in GIS where features are drawn without regard for spatial relationships. It results in overlapping polygons and lines that cross without defining intersections.

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Database in GIS

A tool used for storing vast amounts of complex data in a structured way, allowing for easier retrieval, analysis, and sharing. It's essential for managing large geospatial data.

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Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)

A type of database management system where data is organized into tables with rows and columns. It's commonly used in GIS for managing geospatial information.

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Object-oriented database management system (OODBMS)

A type of database management system where data is organized into objects. These objects can be linked together to form complex relationships.

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Structured Query Language (SQL)

A standard language used to query and manipulate data in RDBMS. It allows users to retrieve, insert, update, and delete data from databases.

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Encapsulation in OODBMS

The ability of an object in an OODBMS to define its own properties and how it can be queried. This means each object can hold information specific to itself and manage its own data.

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Study Notes

Introduction to GIS Data Models

  • GIS models are computer representations of aspects of the real world.
  • Real-world data is simplified into data sets (sometimes further simplified).
  • GIS models encapsulate both data and how the data interacts.

Map Types

  • Topographic maps: Show physical features like roads, rivers, and buildings.
  • Contour maps: Connect points with the same property value (e.g., height above sea level).
  • Choropleth maps: Show areas characterized by a common feature (e.g., political boundaries, crop types).

Map Features

  • Points: Represent locations like towns, stations, or buildings.
  • Lines: Represent features like roads, rivers, railways.
  • Polygons/Areas: Represent features like lakes, states, or boundaries.
  • Textual annotation: Labels for locations, buildings, and other features.

Spatial Data Model: Definition

  • Spatial data modelling involves analyzing spatial objects and identifying relationships between them.

GIS Data Models

  • Vector data: Uses points, lines, and polygons (no topology initially).
  • Spaghetti vector: outlines of features are drawn, irrespective of other features.
    • Polygons that share a boundary have double boundaries.
    • No method for calculating relationships between crossing lines.
  • Vector data (improved): Arc/node vector model, incorporates topological relationships between objects.
  • Raster data: A grid-based data model, representing features as cells with values (simplistic, but large file sizes and data redundancy). - Raster model suffers from resolution and data redundancy issues.

Spatial Data Modelling: Process

  • Identify features of interest: Determine the focus of your study.
  • Conceptually Represent: Design the structure of how features will be rendered in the model.
  • Turn into a data model: Turn the conceptual representation into a data model.
  • Create structure for the data model: Design how the data will be stored in a computer-readable format.

Conceptualising GIS Data Models

  • Basic Spatial Entities: Points, lines, polygons (areas), grids (raster).
  • Points, lines and polygons are considered vector data.
  • Grid data is considered raster data.

Issues Affecting Conceptualisation

  • Scale: Cities are points at small scales, but areas at large scales.
  • Dynamism: Features like rivers may transition between line and area during flooding.
  • Boundaries: Some boundaries (e.g., temperature zones) are fuzzy, while some boundaries are discrete (e.g., state borders).
  • End-users: GIS users have divergent understanding of the world and data representation.

Database

  • Databases are superior to flat files for large quantities of data and when users need simultaneous access.
  • Databases allow structuring, storing, indexing, linking and querying complex information.

GIS Database Types

  • Relational Database Management System (RDBMS): Organises data in linked tables.
  • Object-Oriented Database Management System (OODBMS): Organises information according to objects within a hierarchy inheriting properties from parent objects.

RDBMS

  • SQL (Structured Query Language) is used to query RDBMS databases.
  • Tables contain unique records.
  • Records in a relational database are uniquely identified.

OODBMS

  • Data is stored in discrete objects in a hierarchy, inheriting properties from parent objects.
  • Objects can encapsulate specific features and allow self-describing properties for querying.

Summary

  • GIS data models include Vector and Raster models.
  • GIS data model conceptualisation must consider user needs, data dynamism, scale, boundaries, and other factors.
  • Databases (RDBMS/OODBMS) are often used for handling GIS data.

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