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Star Diagram

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Star Diagram - definition(s)

star diagram - [cartography] A type of diagram that consists essentially of a central point from which lines radiate outward. The central point usually represents a geographic location while the length of each line represents an attribute value or ratio. The direction of the line may represent a compass direction, a period of time, or some other attribute classification. A wind rose is a common example of a star diagram.

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Source: esri, 30 August 2012 07:57:30, http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/GISDictionary/term/abbreviation External 


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