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The Challenges of Line Buffers: Issues and Methods
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Authors
Šimon Leitgeb 
Abstract
This paper discusses the challenges of flat-cap and other linestring buffers, emphasizing automated applications. The pitfalls of existing implementations are introduced, stemming from the lack of a satisfactory flat-cap buffer definition. The buffers’ roots in computational geometry are explored. Several candidate methods for robust buffer construction are described, and a novel method is proposed. The specifics and shortcomings of these methods are discussed, outlining a possible path forward.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.31223/X5WQ3V
Subjects
Geographic Information Sciences
Keywords
buffer, flat-cap buffer, offset, straight skeleton, weighted straight skeleton
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Published: 2024-02-15 21:16
Last Updated: 2024-09-02 21:54
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CC BY Attribution 4.0 International
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10658846
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