Concept information
Preferred term
topology
Definition
- Topology is a set of rules and behaviors that govern how spatial features are connected to one another. The importance of topology to GIS lies in its role in data management, particularly data integrity. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geographic Information Science; Topology]
Broader concept
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/topology
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