English Explanatory Dictionary

Ramer-Douglas-Peucker algorithm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An algorithm that examines a curve composed of line segments (i.e. a polyline) and attempts to find a similar curve with fewer points.

Word forms

Ramer-Douglas-Peucker algorithm the Douglas-Peucker algorithm

Etymology

Named after Urs Ramer, David Douglas and Thomas Peucker.

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