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Multidimensional index structure

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A file that uses multiple dimensions as keys simultaneously, represented as a tree. Multidimensional index techniques include PAM and SAM.

PAM (Point Access Method)

A category of access methods that use a single point.

  • k-d tree
  • k-d-B tree
  • Grid tree
  • Quadtree

SAM (Spatial Access Method)

A category of access methods that use space.

See also