A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR THE ANALYSIS OF CONTOUR-LINE DATA.

Abstract

This paper develops a mathematical model for the study of contour line data. Formal definitions are given for the various classes of contour lines found on a contour map. The concept of cliff lines is introduced and the properties of both contour lines and cliff lines are investigated. The objective of the paper is to lay a foundation for the development of algorithms that will facilitate the digital computer solution of problems involving contour line data. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0631669

Entities

People

  • Stephen P. Morse

Organizations

  • New York University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Computers
  • Digital Computers
  • Mathematical Models
  • Models

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Geodesy
  • Theoretical Analysis.