Definition: A data structure to search for lines, polygons, etc.
cell tree, extended k-d tree, GBD-tree, multilayer grid file, D-tree, P-tree, R-file, R+-tree, R*-tree, R-tree, skd-tree.
See also point access method, space ordering method.
Note: After [GG98]. Point access methods may not support region, overlap, enclosure, etc. searches very well.
Entry modified 6 October 2008.