Ramer-Douglas-Peucker algorithm

English

Etymology

Named after Urs Ramer, David Douglas and Thomas Peucker.

Proper noun

the Douglas-Peucker algorithm

(computing theory) An algorithm that examines a curve composed of line segments (i.e. a polyline) and attempts to find a similar curve with fewer points.

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