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'''''Geocoding''''' are anterpolation‑based computational techniques to derive estimates of geographic locations.
Translation of one form of location into another, typically a civic address into an x, y coordinate.


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'''''Reverse Geocoding'''''
'''''Reverse Geocoding''''' is the conversion of geographic coordinates to find a description of the location, most typically a civic address or place name.

Conversion of geographic coordinates to find a description of a location, typically a civic address or place name.

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*[https://www.nena.org/NG911GISDataModel NENA-STA-006], NENA Standard for NG9-1-1 GIS Data Model
*[https://www.nena.org/page/i3_Stage3 NENA-STA-010, Detailed Functional and Interface Standards for the NENA i3 Solution]
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Revision as of 23:32, 13 September 2021

Geocoding are anterpolation‑based computational techniques to derive estimates of geographic locations.

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Reverse Geocoding

Conversion of geographic coordinates to find a description of a location, typically a civic address or place name.

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