A line simplification algorithm that reduces the number of vertices in a polyline or polygon while preserving the overall shape and minimizing the loss of important details. Developed independently by Swiss scientist Urs Ramer in 1972 and Canadian geographers David H. Douglas and Thomas K. Peucker in 1973. Also known as the Douglas-Peucker algorithm.
Online Language Learning Tool SkELL allows users to search for phrases in sentences, collocates and similar words. These examples have been automatically selected and may contain errors.
