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In networking, layers refer to software protocols. Each layer performs services for the layer above it.
Ãâó: www.mytoolstore.com/ideal/glossary.html
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The GIS data model represents the world by sub-dividing features on the earth's surface according to a specific theme. Each theme is then georeferenced. Examples of layers for a study area might include: roads, railways, urban areas, coal mines, etc. A layer usually consists of both spatial and attribute data.
Ãâó: hds.essex.ac.uk/g2gp/gis/sect101.asp
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A collection of code that forms a virtual machine and that interacts with other layers only according to predefined roles under the relation "allowed to use".
Ãâó: www.sei.cmu.edu/architecture/glossary.html
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A set of digital map features collectively (points, lines and areas) with a common theme in coregistration with other layers.
Ãâó: www.sli.unimelb.edu.au/gisweb/glossary.htm
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Term used to denote a stratum of cover, eg for the part of a loss between 10,000 and 50,000, or between 50,000 and 250,000.
Ãâó: www.genre.com/page/0,1019,ref%253DReinsurance_Term...
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