Spatial Management of Data,

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Abstract:

Spatial Data Management is a technique for organizing and retrieving information by positioning it in a Graphical Data Space GDS. This Graphical Data Space is viewed through a color raster scan display which enables users to traverse the GDS surface or zoom into the image to obtain greater detail. In contrast to conventional database management systems in which users access data by asking questions in a formal query language, a Spatial Data Management System SDMS presents the information graphically in a form which seems to encourage browsing and to require less prior knowledge of the contents and organization of the database. Author

Author(s):
Herot, Christopher F.
Author Organization(s):
COMPUTER CORP OF AMERICA CAMBRIDGE MA
Supplementary Note:
Original contains color plates: All DTIC and NTIS reproductions will be in black and white.
Pagination:
0038

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
MDA903-78-C-0122
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*DATA MANAGEMENT, *DISPLAY SYSTEMS, *COMPUTER GRAPHICS, DATA BASES, SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, COLORS, INFORMATION RETRIEVAL, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, RASTERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Information Science
Keyword(s):
Spatial data management system
Report Date:
1979 Mar 01