Gradual Generalization of Nautical Chart Contours with a Cube B-Spline Snake Model

TitleGradual Generalization of Nautical Chart Contours with a Cube B-Spline Snake Model
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year2013
AuthorsMiao, D, Calder, BR
Conference NameIEEE Oceans
Conference DatesSep 23 - Sep 26
PublisherIEEE
Conference LocationSan Diego, CA, USA

B-spline snake methods have been used in cartographic generalization in the past decade, particularly in the generalization of navigational charts where this method yields good results with respect to the shoal-bias rules for generalization of chart contours. However, previous studies only show generalization results at particular generalization (or scale) levels, and the user can only see two conditions: before the generalization and after generalization, but nothin in between. This paper presents an improved method of using B-spline snakes for generalization in the context of nautical charts, where the generalization process is done gradually, and the user can see the complete process of the generalization.