(data structure)
Definition: A spatial access method which splits space with hierarchically nested boxes. Objects are indexed in each box which intersects them. The tree is height-balanced.
See also R-file.
Note: After [GG98].
Author: PEB
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Entry modified 17 December 2004.
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Cite this as:
Paul E. Black, "R+-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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