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Convex Hull - definition(s)

convex hull - [mathematics] The smallest convex polygon that encloses a group of objects, such as points. In ArcGIS, TIN boundaries are convex hulls by default. 

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Source: esri, 08 March 2012 08:33:33, http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/GISDictionary/term/abbreviation External 


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