raster

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GIS

A cellular data structure composed of rows and columns for storing images. Groups of cells with the same value represent features. See also grid.

  • City of High Point, NC — GIS Glossary retrieved 2014-05-27

Data displayed as discrete picture elements (pixels).

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Java

A two-dimensional rectangular grid of pixels.

Technology

Telecommunications

A predetermined pattern of scanning lines within a display space. Note: An example of a raster is the pattern followed by an electron beam scanning the screen of a television camera or receiver.

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