(data structure)
Definition: The spatial k-d tree is a spatial access method where successive levels are split along different dimensions. Objects are indexed by their centroid, and the minimum bounding box of objects in a node are stored in the node.
See also extended k-d tree.
Note: After [GG98].
Author: PEB
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Entry modified 17 December 2004.
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Paul E. Black, "skd-tree", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data
Structures [online], Paul E. Black, ed.,
U.S. National Institute of
Standards and Technology. 17 December 2004. (accessed TODAY)
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