[GD6-3] Resolution

The resolution of a data source indicates the smallest unit of detail provided by the data source.

Introduction

External resources

• Morrison, J. L. (1995). Spatial data quality. Elements of spatial data quality, 202, 1-12.

Learning outcomes

• 817 - Illustrate and explain the distinction between resolution, precision, and accuracy
  Illustrate and explain the distinction between resolution, precision, and accuracy
• 818 - Illustrate and explain the distinctions between spatial resolution, thematic resolution, and temporal resolution
  Illustrate and explain the distinctions between spatial resolution, thematic resolution, and temporal resolution
• 819 - Discuss the implications of the sampling theorem (Lambda = 0.5 delta) to the concept of resolution
  Discuss the implications of the sampling theorem (Lambda = 0.5 delta) to the concept of resolution
• 820 - Differentiate among the spatial, spectral, radiometric, and temporal resolution of a remote sensing instrument
  Differentiate among the spatial, spectral, radiometric, and temporal resolution of a remote sensing instrument
• 821 - Explain how resampling affects the resolution of image data
  Explain how resampling affects the resolution of image data
• 822 - Discuss the advantages and potential problems associated with the use of Minimum Mapping Unit (MMU) as a measure of the level of detail in land use, land cover, and soils maps
  Discuss the advantages and potential problems associated with the use of Minimum Mapping Unit (MMU) as a measure of the level of detail in land use, land cover, and soils maps

Self assessment

Outgoing relations

• [GD6-3] Resolution is similar to [IP4-3-3] Resolution
• [GD6-3] Resolution subclassof [GD4-1] Data quality