A collection of instruments for spatial analysis is included in each element of the Periodic Table for Spatial Analysis. Common tools have been arranged by color, with raster analysis tools on the right and vector analysis tools on the left.
I. Vector Analysis and Conversion
A) Vector Conversion [VC]: This tool converts data models from vector to raster or vice versa and files for points, lines, and polygons. (Rasterization versus vectorization, feature to raster)
B) Extract [EX]: Clips, selects, and splits vector features to produce a subset of features. (Select, divide, and clip)
C) Overlay [OV]: This function creates layers based on overlapping features by superimposing two or more vector layers. (Erase, union, and intersect tools)
D). Proximity [PX]: Produces output according to proximity functions or distances. (Near functions, Voronoi diagrams, and buffer)
E) Spatial Join [SJ]: This function combines properties from a different layer according to a spatial relationship or distance. (1-M “Contains” spatial join, 1-1 touches)
F) Plot Diagrams [PD]: This tool creates a graph or diagram by using a set of geographical locations and attributes. (Bar graphs, histograms, and scatter plots)
G) Geometry Shape [GS]: Determines an object’s geometric shape. (Rectangular fit, perimeter/area ratio, and compactness).
Tables
A) Table Tools [TB]: These tools carry out table operations to store attribute data (reorder fields, add fields, and build domains).
B) Add XY Coordinates [XY]: This function creates a layer with a specified coordinate system using a database of XY coordinates (latitude/longitude). (Add the long and lat coordinates.)
C) Calculate Geometry [CG]: This function determines how long the geometric measurements in the vector features attribute table are. Determine the length/area.
D) Join Table [JT]: Using matching record keys, this function appends attribute columns from one table to another. (1:1, 1:M, M:N)
E) Create a temporary table called Relate [RL] that shows matching records that are connected to one or more matching records. (Join versus Relate)
G) Statistics [ST]: This function computes statistics using a table’s numerical field. (Sum, mean, count, standard deviation, RMSE, MAE).
Editing/Cartography
H) Editing [ED]: Uses the geometry and vertices in one or more layers to carry out an editing operation. (Editing tools, snap, extend, densify, and trim)
I) Conflation [CF]: This method settles disputes between two layers with different geometries that exhibit the same properties. (Conflation, rubber sheeting, and edge matching)
J) Grid Index [GI]: For the creation of a mapbook, this feature generates a series of successive rectangular map sheets that adhere to a linear feature. (Data-driven pages, tessellation, fishnet, QGIS Atlas, and strip map)
K) Cartographic [CA]: Improves or generalizes a dataset’s properties for visual appeal and cartographic display. (Simplify, agglomerate, smooth).
3D Analysis
L) 3D Analysis [3D]: Uses 3D attributes to do a proximity analysis or overlay. (3D union, intersect, or buffer analysis)
M) Line of Sight Visibility [LS]: This allows an observer to distinguish between pieces of a straight line that are blocked and those that are not. (Sight line)
N) Volume [VS]: Determines how much room is above, below, inside, or used to add or remove stuff. (Cut/fill)
O) Viewshed [VW] – The result is a visibility raster that identifies locations that are visible to an observer in all directions.
P) Skyline [SL]: Shows areas that are visible and blocked by shadows, resembling a 3D fan pointed from the perspective of an observer.
Q) Space-time Cubes [SC]: This tool creates 3D and temporal cubes that depict different periods of time within a region. (Cubes of space-time)
Network Analysis
R) Route [RT]: This function uses a network dataset and a set of locations to determine the best path. (Network analysis: shortest distance, closest, or fastest route)
S) Directions [DR]: This function uses a network dataset to list the streets, turns, and directions from an origin to a destination point.
T) Optimal Site [OS]: Chooses the best locations based on available demand, rival stores, and existing facilities. (Assignment of location)
U) Coverage [CV]: Determines the coverage or accessibility of a facility for a specific network dataset, time, and distance. (Area of service)
V) The OD Cost Matrix [CM] calculates the least expensive route between several starting places and several ending points.
W) Huff Model [HM]: This model uses store size, distance, and census tract population to predict the likelihood that customers will visit retail establishments. (Huff)
Data Management
A) Data Management [DM]: Utilizes a collection of tools to create, modify, and preserve layers. (Append, merge, compare data)
B) Projections [PJ]: This gives a layer a coordinate reference system. (Define projection, project)
C) Generalize Vector [GV]: This function merges neighboring features or slivers according to shared borders or attribute values. (Eradicate and dissolve)
D) Address Geocoding (AD): This method converts addresses into geographic locations using coordinates for latitude and longitude. (Reverse geocode, geocode).
E) Topology [TP]: Corrects and detects editing mistakes including gaps, overlaps, slivers, overshoots, and undershoots. (Rules of topology)
F) Linear Referencing [LR]: m-values for point/line events are used to store relative positions on a line feature. (Systems of linear reference)
G) Spatial Adjustment [SA]: Similar to georeferencing for vectors, SA aligns and transforms a misplaced, rotated, or distorted vector layer. (Displacement linkages, vector benders)
H) GeoEnrich [GE]: Enhances current data by adding value-added information like income, education, or demographic characteristics. (GeoEnrichment)
I) Sampling [SP]: Produces a selection of data for random or predetermined interval sampling. (Random and regular points in extent)
J) Geotagging [GT]: This method uses GPS to give digital photographs spatial coordinates without the need for georeferencing. (Geotagging)
K) Parcel Fabric [PF]: This cadastral system is designed specifically for parcel fabric management. (Splitting polygon, cadastral divisions)
L) Attachments [AT]: Creates attachments to store images as a table relationship inside the system.
M) Full Motion movie [FMV]: This type of movie uses geolocation to coordinate the footprints on a map. (Video in full motion)
N) COGO [CO] – Records distances, bearings, and coordinates from measurements made by transverse land surveys. (Coordinate Geometry, or COGO)
O) Point Cloud [PC]: This program uses a collection of tools to maintain, modify, and interpolate point clouds from LAS files.
P) Web Service [WS]: This is a web feature/mapping service that imports or deploys features from a layer. (GeoRSS, web feature service)
Q) TIN [TIN] – Produces a triangular irregular network to represent terrain surfaces in three dimensions. (Creation of TIN mesh)
R ) Indoor Mapping [IM]: combines digital formats such as CAD, Revit, and BIM with indoor floor plans. (Mapping inside)
S) Temporal [TM]: This adds time attributes to layers that contain the date and/or time (temporal animation, time zone conversion, and time field update).
T) Real-time Tracking [TR]: This feature records things’ movements or status changes in real time. (GeoEvent server, geofencing, create a layer for tracking)
New Technologies
A) Big Data [BD]: This method analyzes and extracts information from geographically complicated and big datasets. (Tools for GeoAnalytics Desktop)
B) Machine Learning [ML]: Through labeling and training, neural networks are used for segmentation, prediction, and classification. (Machine learning, deep learning toolkit)
C) Data Engineering [DE]: This process verifies, cleans, and preserves spatial data so that it can be used for analysis.
D) IoT [IOT]: This platform analyzes sensors and real-time data streams from the Internet of Things (IoT). Velocity in ArcGIS
E) Agent-based Simulation and Modeling [AS]: This technique uses individual interactions in geographic space to simulate scenarios and the formation of phenomena. (Modeling environment with several agents)
F) Virtual Reality [VR]: VR uses headsets to replace the field of vision in a spatial environment.
G) Augmented Reality [AR]: This technology allows you to engage spatially with the outside world by enhancing 3D features on your phone’s display. (Reality enhanced)
Data Management with Raster
H) Georeferencing [GR]: Adjusts raster pictures to better relate to geographic space by stretching, scaling, rotating, and skewing them. (Georeferencing)
I) Mosaic [MO]: This technique creates a smooth composite raster image by combining several raster images. Mosaic
J) Raster Creation [RC]: For a given extent and cell size, this function creates a raster. (Generate a constant raster and a random raster.)
K) Spatial Autocorrelation [AL]: Indicates the degree to which cells in a raster are scattered or grouped together. (Moran’s I)
L) Generalization [RG]: This function smoothes, modifies, and generalizes cells to clean raster data. (Shrink, expand, nibble)62. Multidimensional [MD]: Offers an array-oriented data interface for multidimensional variable storage. (NetCDF)
M) Resample [RS]: This modifies the size of the cells used to transform raster pictures. (Raster resample: cubic convolution, bilinear, and nearest neighbor)
N) Raster Painting [PA]: This tool uses a collection of brush, fill, and erase tools to draw and erase raster cells.
Raster Analysis
O) Raster Analysis [RA]: This function analyzes a raster grid dataset. (Examine trends)
Math-like operations are applied in local, zonal, focal, and global configurations in Map Algebra [MA]. (Map algebra)
P) Contours [CN]: This feature creates lines with a consistent elevation to depict the landscape’s topography. (Shapes)
Q) Zonal Statistics [ZS]: Produces statistics for specific raster surface zones. (Zonal statistics: majority, total, and mean)
R) Cost Path [CP]: This method determines the most economical route that incurs the least amount of expenses from a starting point to a destination. (The least expensive route)
S) Raster Processing [RP]: This method splits, clips, and selects raster grids to provide a subset of features. (Split raster, raster clip)
T) Using explanatory variables, spatial regression [RE] creates a prediction surface. (Spatial regression, ordinary least squares regression)
U) Terrain Analysis [TA]: This function uses an input raster to determine the terrain’s properties. (Roughness, TPI, slope, and morphometry)
V) Math Function [MF]: This function updates the numerical value cell-by-cell by executing a math function. (Logarithmic, exponential, power, and arithmetic)
W) appropriateness [SU]: Analyzes appropriateness by superimposing raster surfaces according to criteria. (Weighted amount using fuzzy logic)
X) Conditional [CON]: Produces a binary output by applying a conditional expression to a raster. (More than, comparable to)
Remote Sensing
Y) Band Index [BA]: Utilizes the intrinsic wavelength characteristics to convert a collection of imaging bands. (Wetness index, tasseled cap, NDVI)
Z) picture Stretching [IS]: This modifies the brightness, contrast, and gamma characteristics of a picture to arrange its display.
A) Image Classification [IC]: This method uses the spectral features of the imaging pixels to assign them to land cover classes. (Classification, supervised/unsupervised)
B) Composite Bands [CB]: This feature combines single-band rasters to create a composite raster that can be used to display true or false color. (Composite bands)
C) Pansharpening [PS]: This technique uses the panchromatic band to improve spatial cell resolution.
D) Atmosphere Correction [AC]: This technique uses atmospheric scattering to correct remote sensing images. (Atmosphere correction, radiative transfer models, and dark object subtraction)
E) Segmentation [SG]: To identify objects and characteristics, an image’s comparable pixels are grouped into vector objects. (Object-based image analysis, segment mean shift)
F) Data Mining [DN]: This process aggregates important information by removing redundant data from strongly correlated variables. Analysis of principal components
G) Mensuration [ME]: This technique calculates the geometry of an image’s two and three-dimensional characteristics. (Volume, perimeter, height, and angles)
H) Photogrammetry [PH]: This technique measures relief displacement by performing stereographic parallax from two or more perspectives of the same object. (Photogrammetry)
I) Oblique [OB]: This method gathers pictures at an angle rather than using a top-down orthographic view.
Interpolation
J) Interpolation [IP]: This method creates a prediction surface by estimating unknown values using sampled locations. (trend, spline, IDW)
K) Kriging [KR]: Using a semi-variogram to construct a mathematical function, this method creates a probability and prediction surface. (Kriging, geostatistics, and semi-variograms)
L) Kernel Density [KD]: This function uses a density-per-unit function (Heat map) to determine hot and cool regions.
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