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A Graphics Utility for Integration in Water Resource and Hydrological Stimulation Problems
Author(s) -
LAMBOURNE JEFFREY J.,
SUTHERLAND FREDERICK R.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
computer‐aided civil and infrastructure engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.773
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1467-8667
pISSN - 1093-9687
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-8667.1989.tb00032.x
Subject(s) - microcomputer , computer science , graphics , raster graphics , resource (disambiguation) , ibm , vector graphics , software engineering , human–computer interaction , computer architecture , computer graphics (images) , computer network , telecommunications , chip , materials science , nanotechnology
This article outlines the development and application of a decision‐support graphics utility for implementation on an IBM or compatible microcomputer. Prime objectives included an affordable system, capable of running on commonly installed hardware configurations, and with the versatility to integrate with other user‐written packages. The package incorporates interfaces for the input, display, and manipulation of spatial data. Both vector and raster graphical information types are supported. This utility was designed as an open‐ended structure to facilitate integration into a wide range of Water Resource and Hydrological applications. Brief descriptions of three applications of the package are presented.