[DM1-9] Database concepts in GIS and Principles of spatial databases

The long term storage of GI data in general is based on spatial databases. Therefore the following is essential for a GI course: - Relation between GIS and DB / "Long transactions"- Dual concepts - Characteristics of spatial databases - Spatial data in object relational databases - Spatial extensions of DBs, overview

External resources

• Goodchild, M., & Gopal, Sucharita. (1989). The accuracy of spatial databases. London: Taylor.
• Nedović-Budić, Z., Pinto, J. K., & Warnecke, L. (2004). GIS database development and exchange: Interaction mechanisms and motivations. URISA Journal, 16(1), 15-27.

Learning outcomes

• 2291 - Explain the relations between GIS and databases

  Explain the relations between GIS and databases

Self assessment

Outgoing relations

• [DM1-9] Database concepts in GIS and Principles of spatial databases subclassof [DM1] Foundations for Data Modelling Storage and Exploitation