Choose Index below for a list of all words and phrases defined in this glossary.
convex polygon - [mathematics] A polygon in which a straight line drawn between any two points inside the polygon is completely contained within the polygon. Visually, the boundary of a convex polygon is the shape a rubber band would take around a group of objects.
[Category=Geospatial ]
Source: esri, 08 March 2012 08:34:33, http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/GISDictionary/term/abbreviation
Data Quality Glossary. A free resource from GRC Data Intelligence. For comments, questions or feedback: dqglossary@grcdi.nl