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A morphing approach for continuous generalization of linear map features.

Aji Gao¹, Jingzhong Li¹, Kai Chen²

¹School of Resource and Environment Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.

|December 8, 2020

Summary

This study introduces a new continuous map generalization method for linear features. The shape context matching and hierarchical interpolation (SCM-HI) technique generates personalized map data at arbitrary scales.

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Area of Science:

Geographic Information Science
Cartography
Computer Graphics

Background:

Web map users desire personalized map data at arbitrary scales, moving beyond fixed-scale limitations.
Continuous map generalization is key to providing this flexible map data access.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel morphing method for continuous generalization of linear map features.
To enable the generation of arbitrary scale map data through advanced interpolation techniques.

Main Methods:

Shape context matching quantifies shape characteristics for similarity measurement using a chi-square method.
Hierarchical interpolation, including skeleton and detail interpolations, generates intermediate curve geometries.

Main Results:

The proposed method effectively exploits both geometry and spatial structure of vector curves via shape context.
It preserves the main shape structure rigidly while allowing gradual and smooth local detail interpolation.

Conclusions:

The shape context matching and hierarchical interpolation (SCM-HI) method provides a robust approach for continuous generalization of linear map features.
Experimental results demonstrate plausible morphing effects, supporting its utility for arbitrary scale map generation.