The main difference of spatial data models and classical data models are:

  • they represent information about the n-dimensional real space Rn, which is an infinite set of points. So, different intentional (not extensional) techniques are used for representing infinite information
  • the intentional aspect of spatial data models influences the defined operations (operations within the model and user defined operations)
  • they need particular algorithms for implementing the data structure, which is based on algebraic, geometrical and topological properties

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