Software Conversion of Standard Linear Format (SLF) to Standard Interchange Format (SIF).

Abstract

Software accepts a digital cartographic data set in DMA Standard Linear Format as input and generates graphics and attribute data base information in Intergraph Corporation Standard Interchange Format. Cartographic feature information is examined to derive graphic symbolization characteristics. Validation of inputs ensures the quality of the output. Additional software provides the capability to convert from Intergraph Standard Interchange Format to DMA Standard Linear Format. This report describes the capabilities, logical flow and components of the Conversion Software. The final section presents conclusions regarding performance and limitations and recommends areas for further investigation. The Users Manual, Program Maintenance Manual and Message Definition Document are included as Appendices.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA161086

Entities

People

  • Kathryn J. Sands
  • Kim D. Headlee

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cartography
  • Computer Programming
  • Data Management
  • Data Sets
  • Databases
  • Digital Data
  • Geographic Regions
  • Graphics
  • Identification
  • Interactive Graphics
  • Language
  • Magnetic Tape
  • Operating Systems
  • Software Development
  • Software Testing
  • Standards
  • Statistics

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Database Systems and Applications