VGRID: A Generic, Dynamic HDF5 Storage Model for Georeferenced, Grid Data

Abstract

This paper describes the Variable resolution GRID (VGRID) storage model designed to support the storage and retrieval of bathymetric data collected through the Precision Underwater Mapping (PUMA) System using the Tactical Environmental Data Server (TEDS) and the Naval Oceanographic Office's (NAVOCEANO) Digital Bathymetric Data Base - Variable (DBDB-V) Resolution product. Although VGRID has been developed for PUMA bathymetry, its generic implementation makes it suitable for use with any type of environmental data grid through the definition of a product specification. The VGRID API uses a "bounce" algorithm to search each resolution and extract the highest resolution data for a point query. In addition, three interpolation options are available for point queries: nearest neighbor, bilinear, and minimum curvature spline. The minimum curvature spline algorithm provides a "feathering" capability that effectively reduces the artifacts that often occur at the resolution boundaries of multiple resolution databases.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA500535

Entities

People

  • Chad A. Steed
  • James E. Braud
  • Kim A. Koehler

Organizations

  • Naval Information Warfare Systems Command

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Algorithms
  • Artifacts
  • Availability
  • Bathymetry
  • Boundaries
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Curvature
  • Databases
  • Geometry
  • Information Operations
  • Instructions
  • Interpolation
  • Military Research
  • Specifications
  • Standards

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