An algorithm for compressing digital contour data

Zhilin Li

doi:10.1179/caj.1988.25.2.143

An algorithm for compressing digital contour data

Zhilin Li

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Abstract

When contour lines are digitised in a stream mode, excessive data is generated. Some algorithms are needed to remove this excess. In this paper, these algorithms are reviewed and compared, and finally a new algorithm is proposed based on selecting local maxima and minima.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	143-146
Number of pages	4
Journal	Cartographic Journal
Volume	25
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1179/caj.1988.25.2.143
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1988
Externally published	Yes

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Earth-Surface Processes

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