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Shape Metrics Tool
 Entry ID: UCONN_CLEAR_Shape_Metrics

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Summary
Abstract: Metrics that quantitatively measure the various aspects of a feature's shape have applications in fields ranging from landscape ecology to geography. Hundreds of metrics exist for measuring characteristics of shapes but the relevance of these metrics to a particular analysis is often unclear.

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Description: Shape Metrics Tool publications.
Service Citation
Originators: Center for Land use Education And Research at the University of Connecticut
Title: Shape Metrics Tool
Provider: Center for Land use Education And Research at the University of Connecticut
URL: http://clear.uconn.edu/tools/Shape_Metrics/index.htm
Service Keywords
DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >VISUALIZATION/IMAGE PROCESSING Parameter Definition
DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS >DESKTOP GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
HUMAN DIMENSIONS >ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE/MANAGEMENT >LAND MANAGEMENT Parameter Definition
LAND SURFACE >LANDSCAPE >LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT Parameter Definition
ISO Topic Category
ENVIRONMENT
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
IMAGERY/BASE MAPS/EARTH COVER
PLANNING CADASTRE
Project
ESIP >Earth Science Information Partners Program Supplemental Info
Access Constraints Registration is required before accessing the Shape Metrics Tool.
Use Constraints These data/software are the intellectual property of the Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) at the University of Connecticut. They may be used for educational, research and non-commercial purposes provided proper attribution is given. For all other uses, please contact CLEAR@uconn.edu.
Ancillary Keywords
Shape Features
Patch Shape
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Service Provider
UCONN/CANR/CLEAR > Center for Land use Education And Research, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Connecticut Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://clear.uconn.edu/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: CHET ARNOLD
Phone: 860-345-5230
Fax: 860-345-3357
Email: chester.arnold at uconn.edu
Contact Address:
University of Connecticut
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Haddam Extension Center
1066 Saybrook Road
Box 70
City: Haddam
Province or State: CT
Postal Code: 06438
Country: USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Online
Fees: No fees
Personnel
JASON R. PARENT
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Email: jason.parent at uconn.edu
Contact Address:
Laboratory for Earth Resources Information Systems
Center for Land use Education and Research
Dept. of Natural Resources Management and Engineering
University of Connecticut
City: Storrs
Province or State: CT
Postal Code: 06269
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2010-04-08
SERF Last Revision Date: 2010-04-08
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