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tessellation  

Definition

  • A tessellation is a subdivision of a space into nonoverlapping regions that fill the space completely. In GIS, a variety of tessellations perform multiple roles in both spatial data representation and spatial data analysis. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geographic Information Science; Tessellation]

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