We consider approaches to modeling spatial uncertainty with vague minimum bounding rectangles. Then two indexing approaches using grid files and R-trees are developed. Finally a number of spatial queries are illustrated based on these indexing schemes.
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Petry, F.E., Ladner, R., Somodevilla, M. (2007). Indexing Implementation for Vague Spatial Regions with R-trees and Grid Files. In: Morris, A., Kokhan, S. (eds) Geographic Uncertainty in Environmental Security. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6438-8_11
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