11 - Spatial analysis: classes of functions

Classify and explain spatial analysis functions (measurements, classification, overlay, neighbourhood and connectivity) in a raster and vector environment (level 1 and 2).

Concepts

  • Spatial selection

    Various forms of topological relationships  between spatial objects were discussed in  Topology. These relationships can be useful to select features as well. The steps to be carried out are:

    1. select one or more features as the selection objects; and

    2. apply a chosen spatial relationship function to determine the selected features that have that relationship with the selection objects.