One of the strengths of the vector data model is that it can be used to render geographic features with great precision. The file geodatabase is recommended over personal geodatabases. Vector data model mapping the real world with vector and raster. Difference between vector and raster data model vector data model. Mar 11, 2020 vector data model, particularly with polygons, is complex simple overlay requires many computations raster data model is a very efficient representation inside digital computers. In some gis packages, the dbms is based in an existing software, i. Raster data has issue while overlaying multiple images. The 3d analyst is an extension that adds support for 3d shapes, surface modeling, and realtime perspective viewing to arcgis. So, just to make sure this is clear, points have zero dimensions. The raster data model is a widely used method of storing geographic data. Vector data model introducing geographic information.
Most gis software applications mainly focus on the usage and. Vector data model individual vector gis files point, line, polygon are in a typical gis software represented by layers, which are stacked on top of each other, creating chosen geographical content. The basic spatial data model is known as arcnode topology. If youre trying to create a new column in the software, youll have to know that as far as the software is concerned, thats a field. Polygon features are two dimensional and therefore can be used to measure the area and perimeter of a geographic feature. While mapping the real world, we have a choice between, representing it with the vector data model, or the raster data model. Layers representing two line and one polygon gis file. In vector data, the basic units of spatial information are points, lines arcs and polygons. Vector data models can represent all types of features with accuracy. This results in vector data tending to be more aesthetically pleasing than raster data. It is developed and regulated by esri as a mostly open specification for data interoperability among esri and other gis software products. Geodatabase esris geodatabase file format is noted by files with a.
Every house, every tree, every city has its own unique latitude and longitude coordinates the two primary types of spatial data are vector and raster data in gis. A workbook approach to learning gis, 3rd edition book. Vector data model mapping the real world with vector and. Two common data models used to represent geographic data are the vector data model and the raster data model.
Raster datasets record a value for all points in the area covered which may require more storage space than representing data in a vector format that can store data only where needed. The geodatabase is designed to make full use of the capabilities of arcgis desktop and arcgis server. Vector data represent the features as an individual point, and they are stored as pairs of x, y coordinates. Expand your arcgis software with groundwater and subsurface geoprocessing tools developed in collaboration with esri. Vector data can can better represent topographic features than the raster data model. Advanced gis spatial analysis using raster and vector data j8747 december 2001 2 who uses arcgis spatial analyst. The shapefile format can spatially describe vector features. Vector data can be used for spatial analysis in a gis application, for example to find the nearest hospital to a school. Esri coverage a coverage is a proprietary vector format used by esri software. Arcgis 10 description of data will be published later. In vector data, the basic units of spatial information are points, lines and polygons. Arc hydro groundwater, based on the arc hydro groundwater data model, the tools will enable you to take advantage of the arcgis platform to archive, manage, and visualize your groundwater information. Chapter 1 introduction to giskangtsung chang software.
A collection of various types of gis datasets held in a file system folder. What is the difference between vector and raster data models. The shapefile format is a geospatial vector data format for geographic information system gis software. If these points are joined, they create a lines feature, or if they joined into a closed ring, they create a polygon, but all vector data fundamentally consists of lists of coordinates that define vertices and paths. For example, the vector data model and the raster data model are very general, whereas the georelational data model and geodatabase data model are made to fit specific categories of database software. Recent trends suggest that gis vendors have adopted the object based data model in their software development. Raster grid format is data model for satellite data and other remote sensing data. In this first course of the specialization gis, mapping, and spatial analysis, youll learn about what a gis is, how to get started with the software yourself, how things.
A data model is independent of a computer system and its associated data structures. The geodatabase is not just another spatial data format that can be used by arcgis. If connected to the internet, mobile applications can connect to arcgis server to access or update data. Vector files are gis data files that represent point, line, or polygon data. In technical terms, the geodatabase is a relational database, a type of database composed of various tables that organize data and are linked to one another. You may have point, line, or polygon data that represents a surface. For a complete list of the geoprocessing tools you can use to convert your tin surface data to vector data, see converting tin surfaces to features. In comparison with the raster data model, vector data models tend to be better representations of reality due to the accuracy and precision of points, lines, and polygons over the regularly spaced grid cells of the raster model. Elevation, as a continuous land field characteristic, is usually stored in a vector file for easier data management, but is more suitable to be represented by a raster data model. A data model in geographic information systems is a mathematical construct for representing geographic objects or surfaces as data. Depending on the type of problem that needs to be solved, the type of maps that need to be made, and the data source, either raster or vector. These raster products are designed to help you display and use your imagery quickly and easily in arcgis pro. The windows environment is a familiar application of objectoriented technology. Vector data represent features as discrete points, lines, and polygons.
It includes maps, apps, and data layers to support your work. Vector data is focused on modeling discrete features with precise shapes and boundaries. Each dataset is held as a file that can scale up to 1 tb in size. So, in the vector data model, these are our options in terms of how we can represent something. Coverage with arcinfo, shapefile with arc view, and. There are several advantages and disadvantages for using either the vector or raster data model to store spatial data. The arcgis living atlas of the world is the foremost collection of geographic information from around the globe. Raster data model record value of all the points of the area covered which required more data storage than model represented by the vector model. This data model is expressed in file geodatabases and personal geodatabases for single users, and spatial database engine geodatabases for multiuse andor enterprise geodatabases. Although triangulated irregular networks tin and terrain datasets are considered vector surfaces, they actually comprise other featurebased information that may be more valuable to you in its native form as points, lines, or polygons. The arcinfo coverage gis format is a georelational data model that stores vector data. Raster data is less expensive to create computationally compare to vector graphics. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
The gis spatial data model university of washington. Raster and vector refer to a particular data model a data structure refers to a particular implementation of either the raster or vector model 4 topology the spatial relationships between things an important distinction between data models and data structures can be stored or calculated on the fly 5 raster vector data. The result is this set of data model structures that can be implemented for each of the industries and scientific disciplines that esri serves. The raster data model, along with the vector data model, is one of the earliest and most wide ly used data models within geographic information systems tomlin, 1990. Raster grids are usually made up of square or rectangular cells. In this model, space is not quantized into discrete grid cells like the raster model. Each unique area is enclosed inside selection from introducing geographic information systems with arcgis. The coverage and shape file are examples of the georelational data model. Polygons are used to represent areas such as the boundary of a city on a large scale map, lake, or forest. The shapefile format is a popular geospatial vector data format for geographic information system gis software for storing the location, shape, and attributes of geographic features. Raster data represent the landscape as a rectangular matrix of square cells.
Nongis graphical software, including cad and drawing programs such as adobe illustrator, are also based on the vector model. This example of a thematic raster dataset is called a digital elevation model dem. Read about the goals and process in the introduction to arcgis data models, and visit the data model tips and tricks page designed as a resource for common methods and best practices. This data model is expressed in file geodatabases and personal geodatabases for single users, and spatial database engine. There are some important advantages and disadvantages to using a raster or vector data model to represent reality. For raster positions, its simple to understand cell size. In arcgis, you can convert surface data to vector features very easily. Hd arcgis academic chapter 3vector data model youtube. So, the vector data model is not just about showing something on the map, its also connecting that to data in a table thats associated with that point, or line, or polygon. This is the recommended native data format for arcgis stored and managed in a file system folder. Vector data models use points and their associated x, y coordinate pairs to represent the vertices of spatial features, much as if they were being drawn on a map by hand aronoff 1989. Each of these units is composed simply as a series of one or more coordinate points, for example, a line is a collection of related points, and a polygon is a collection of related lines. Discrete objects legal boundaries versus natural gradients. Raster vs vector data with example and demonstration in.
This value can be interpreted to mean several different things. A vector based gis is defined by the vectorial representation of its geographic data. The arcgis data interoperability extension is an extract, transform, load etl toolset for spatial and nonspatial data. Here, i just want to give you a quick comparison between the two, and show you how you can actually use both of those inside the software. Instead, vector graphics are comprised of vertices. One of the strengths of the vector data model is that it can be used to. These tools can be found in the 3d analyst toolbox within the conversion from tin toolset. Vector data model using the vector approach, the level of difficulty of determining what and where is somewhat reversed. File geodatabasesstored as folders in a file system. The model most commonly takes the form of a gridlike structure that holds values at regularly spaced intervals over the. Each of these units is composed simply as a series of one or more coordinate points, for example, a line is a collection of related points. Raster data models present information through a grid of cells.
Menus, icons, and dialog boxes instead of command lines. Create a new feature dataset within a personal gdb and import your vector data. Discuss components of spatial data centers for disease. Gis vector and raster data models tomislav sapic gis technologist faculty of natural resources management. Objects are represented as point, line, and polygon features with well. It runs within the arcgis geoprocessing framework using spatial etl tools authored with safe software s feature manipulation engine fme workbench application, or interactively in the workbench application launched from the analysis tab. Your analytic capabilities may increase through use in selections, overlays, editing, or multilayer modeling. Right click on the newly created personal geodatabase select new feature. Two data models commonly used to represent spatial data in gis are the raster and vector data models within the vector data model, a representation of the world is created using lines, points, and polygons. Right click on a folder in catalog and select new personal geodatabase. Unlike vector data models, which show geographic data through points, lines, or polygons, raster data is displays one value in each cell. From analyzing the optimal location for a new retail store to the location of the most. Advantage and disadvantage of using raster and vector data. For example, the vector data model represents geography as collections of points, lines, and polygons.
Study 105 terms intro to gis chapter 3 test 1 flashcards. This is the recommended native file format by esri for data storage for arcgis. Arcgis mobile is a software development kit for developers to use to create applications for mobile devices, such as smartphones or tablet pcs. The eyes of himalayas come with a new tutorial that is related with raster vs vector data. Then it organizes geometric objects and their spatial relationships into digital data files that the computer can access, interpret, and process. The vector data model is based on the assumption that the earths surface is composed of discrete objects such as trees, rivers, lakes, etc. Lecture 1 intro to gis and gis vector and raster data models. Data can be represented at its original resolution and form without generalization.
Most gis software applications mainly focus on the usage and manipulation of vector geodatabases with added components to work with rasterbased geodatabases. Apr 18, 2014 chapter 1 introduction to giskangtsung chang software. Arcgis s 3d analyst extension provides some powerful and impressive tools for analysis and display of 3d surfaces, as well as integration with traditional 2d raster and vector data sources. There are three surfaces you may want to convert to vectors such as. Creating raster surface data from vector data arcgis desktop. Raster products and raster typesarcgis pro documentation. Vector representation vector representation of data in the vector based model figure 4, geospatial data is represented in the form of coordinates. Original data format for arcgis geodatabases stored and managed in microsoft access data files. This is limited in size and tied to the windows operating system. This can be done either through the standalone program arccatalog or through the catalog tab in arcmap. Advanced gis spatial analysis using raster and vector data arcgis spatial analyst arcgis spatial analyst provides a broad range of powerful spatial modeling and analysis features. Personal geodatabasesall datasets are stored within a microsoft access data file, which is limited in size to 2 gb. This vector data can be displayed in a 3d view as a raster dataset.
A vector data model makes use of points, lines and polygon features for storing and representing geographical data in a gis system. Vector format options esri uses two filebased storage formats for vector data. Vector representation of data in the vector based model, geospatial data is represented in the form of coordinates. A new data model requires new concepts, terms and data formats. Vector data is stored in the geodatabase as thematic layers called feature classes. It is a data model which is used in geographical information system gis for representing real world data. These features are the basic features in a vector based gis, such as arcgis 9. Any gis users who need a better spatial understanding of their vector or raster data can use arcgis spatial analyst. You can use several geoprocessing tools to convert tin features to vector features. Mar 26, 2018 this is a data model for storing geographic features using arcinfo software. Sometimes functions, such as pan sharpening, are added to provide an optimal way to view the imagery. In contrast to the raster data model is the vector data model. It is one of the two main types of gis data models, the other being the raster data model. The vector data model is a strategy for describing distinct features in a gis.
History of esri gis software practical gis work for the course has been delivered mostly on esri gis. Vector models are useful for storing data that has discrete boundaries, such as country borders, land parcels, and streets. In gis, it is often used to refer to the mechanistic representation and organization of spatial data. A coverage stores a set of thematically associated data considered to be a unit. Arcgis mobile is only available at the enterprise level. Furthermore, a given data model may belong to more than one category. Creating vector data in arcgis navari family center for digital. Vector data model to prepare spatial data for computer processing, the vector data model first uses points and their x, ycoordinates to represent spatial features as points, lines, and areas. Here is an example of using the raster to polygon tool to convert a raster dem into.