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\newcommand{\DP}{Douglas \& Peucker}
\newcommand{\VW}{Visvalingam--Whyatt}
\newcommand{\WM}{Wang--M{\"u}ller}

\title{
    Cartographic Generalization of Lines using free software \\
    (example of rivers) \\ \vspace{4mm}
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\author{Motiejus Jakštys}

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    Version: \VCDescribe
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\begin{abstract}
\label{sec:abstract}

Current open-source line generalization solutions have their roots in
    mathematics and geometry, and are not fit for natural objects like rivers
    and coastlines. This paper discusses our implementation of \WM algorithm
    under and open-source license, explains things that we would had
    appreciated in the original paper and compares our results to different
    generalization algorithms.
\end{abstract}

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\section{Introduction}
\label{sec:introduction}

A number of cartographic line generalization algorithms have been researched,
which claim to better process cartographic objects like lines. These fall into
two rough categories:
\begin{itemize}
    \item Cartographic knowledge was encoded to an algorithm (bottom-up
        approach). One among these are \cite{wang1998line}.
    \item Mathematical shape transformation which yields a more
        cartographically suitable down-scaling. E.g. \cite{jiang2003line},
        \cite{dyken2009simultaneous}, \cite{mustafa2006dynamic},
        \cite{nollenburg2008morphing}.
\end{itemize}

During research for the mentioned articles, prototype code has been written for
most of the algorithms. However, none of them seem to be available for use
except for the two "classical" ones -- {\DP} and {\VW}.

\cite{wang1998line} is an algorithm specifically created for cartographic
generalization and available for general use, though it is only currently
available in a commercial product. This poses a problem for map creation in
open source software: there is not a similar high-quality simplification
algorithm to create down-scaled maps, so any cartographic work, which uses line
generalization as part of its processing, will be of sub-par quality.
We believe that availability of high-quality open-source tools is an important
foundation for future cartographic experimentation and development, thus it
it benefits the cartographic society as a whole.

This paper will be reviewing and comparing two widely available algorithms that
are often used for line generalization:
\begin{itemize}
    \item \cite{douglas1973algorithms} via
        \href{https://postgis.net/docs/ST_Simplify.html}{PostGIS Simplify}.

    \item \cite{visvalingam1993line} via
        \href{https://postgis.net/docs/ST_SimplifyVW.html}{PostGIS SimplifyVW}.

\end{itemize}

Since both algorithms produce jaggy output lines, it is worthwhile to process
those through a widely available \cite{chaikin1974algorithm} smoothing
algorithm via \href{https://postgis.net/docs/ST_ChaikinSmoothing.html}{PostGIS
ChaikinSmoothing}.

\section{Visual comparison}

\subsection{Comparison algorithms and parameters}
\subsection{Combining bends}

\section{Conclusions}
\label{sec:conclusions}

\section{Related Work and future suggestions}
\label{sec:related_work}

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\begin{appendices}

\section{Code listings}

We strongly believe ability to reproduce the results is critical for any
    scientific work. To make it possible for this algorithm, all source
    files and accompanying scripts have been attached to the PDF. To preview
    the code listings and re-generate this document, run this simple script:

\inputminted[fontsize=\small]{bash}{extract-and-generate}

A reasonably up-to-date Linux or OS X system with a working Docker installation
is required to re-generate this document.

\end{appendices}
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