Can be used in indexing and handling spherical coordinates and objects on a PostgreSQL server.
pgSphere can be a vital component in building systems that store geographical data.
Here are some key features of "pgSphere":
Data types:
· Points
· Euler transformations
· Circles
· Lines
· Ellipses
· Paths
· Polygons
· Coordinate ranges
Requirements:
· PostgreSQL
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· Fixes building of polygon indices (performance issue).
· Fixes some problems with small objects (precision issue).
· Fixes negator and commutators of ellipse and polygon operators.