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What does the term 'spatial resolution' refer to in the Raster Data Model?
What does the term 'spatial resolution' refer to in the Raster Data Model?
Which type of raster is best suited for representing continuous data such as temperature?
Which type of raster is best suited for representing continuous data such as temperature?
How are raster cells geo-referenced?
How are raster cells geo-referenced?
Which of the following statements about attribute storage in raster layers is accurate?
Which of the following statements about attribute storage in raster layers is accurate?
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Which statement correctly describes the differences between vector and raster models?
Which statement correctly describes the differences between vector and raster models?
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What is the purpose of the header information in a raster data structure?
What is the purpose of the header information in a raster data structure?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of raster data?
Which of the following is NOT a type of raster data?
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In what order are attributes stored in raster data?
In what order are attributes stored in raster data?
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Study Notes
Raster Data Model
- Represents the world as a continuous field, unlike vectors which use discrete objects
- Useful for phenomena that vary continuously (e.g., temperature, elevation, land cover)
Key Features
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Grid-based representation: divides space into square grid cells (or lattice)
- Each cell stores an attribute/value for that location
- Different from vector models that use points, lines, or polygons
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Spatial Resolution: Size of grid cells (measured in ground distance)
- Finer resolutions (smaller cells) capture more detail but require more storage
- Spatial extent is the total area covered by the raster
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Attribute Storage: Each layer stores one variable only
- Qualitative data: Categorical (e.g., land use types)
- Quantitative data: Numerical (e.g., elevation, temperature)
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Geo-referencing: Cells positioned using the X,Y coordinate of the top-left cell
- The spatial position of other cells is calculated based on cell size, rows, columns, and order
Types of Raster Data
- Binary: Two values (e.g., 0 for absence, 1 for presence)
- Integer: Whole numbers (representing categories or rounded quantitative data)
- Floating-point: Decimal precision (e.g., rainfall, temperature)
- Character: (less common) strings or letters for qualitative data
Raster Data Structure
- Header: Contains info like number of rows/columns, cell size, and starting coordinates
- Cell Order/Storage: Attributes stored row by row, left-to-right, starting from the top-left corner (order can vary depending on the format)
- Storage Efficiency: Stores only one coordinate for the entire layer (Unlike vectors), making reconstruction faster and more efficient
Important Takeaways
- Ideal for continuous phenomena, with separate layers for each attribute
- Spatial resolution determines detail, and extent refers to the total area
- Computationally efficient due to simple structure (store one coordinate efficiently)
- The type of raster data influences its uses (e.g., from simple presence/absence maps to detailed quantitative analyses)
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Test your knowledge on the Raster Data Model and its key features. This quiz covers concepts such as grid-based representation, spatial resolution, attribute storage, and geo-referencing. Ideal for students and professionals in geography and environmental sciences.
