What is meant by Gridlayer?
A grid layer is a component in geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping software that enables a raster-based representation of data. It is a layer that overlays a regular grid or raster on a map or image to organize and visualize spatial information.
Typical software functions in the area of "Grid Layer":
- Raster Creation: Generation of grids with definable cell size and extent.
- Data Interpolation: Calculation of values for raster cells based on point data.
- Reclassification: Reassignment of values to raster cells according to specific criteria.
- Overlay Analysis: Combination of multiple grid layers to generate new information.
- Visualization: Display of raster data with various color schemes and symbologies.
- Elevation Modeling: Creation and analysis of digital terrain models.
Examples of "Grid Layer":
- Elevation Maps: Representation of terrain height in a regular grid.
- Temperature Distributions: Visualization of temperature values across an area.
- Population Density: Display of population count per raster cell.
- Precipitation Distribution: Mapping of rainfall or snowfall amounts in a grid.
- Land Use Classification: Categorization of areas in a grid system.
- Satellite Images: Representation of remote sensing data in a raster format.