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Spatial Index: R Trees

If you have been following the Spatial Index Series, it started with the need for multi-dimensional indexes and an introduction to space-filling curves, followed by a deep dive into grid systems ...

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Spatial Index: Tessellation

Brewing! this post a continuation of Spatial Index: Grid Systems where we will set the foundation for tessellation and delve into the details of Uber H3 0. Foundation Tessellation or tiling is t...

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Spatial Index: Grid Systems

This post is a continuation of Stomping Grounds: Spatial Indexes, but don’t worry if you missed the first part—you’ll still find plenty of new insights right here. 3. Geohash Geohash: Invented ...

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Spatial Index: Space-Filling Curves

0. Overview Spatial data has grown (/is growing) rapidly thanks to web services tracking where and when users do things. Most applications add location tags and often allow users check in specifi...