ResampleType.java

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package org.geotools.process.spatialstatistics.enumeration;

/**
 * Raster Resample Type
 * 
 * @author Minpa Lee, MangoSystem
 * 
 * @source $URL$
 */
public enum ResampleType {
    /**
     * Performs a nearest neighbor assignment and is the fastest of the interpolation methods. It is used primarily for discrete data, such as a
     * land-use classification, since it will not change the values of the cells.
     */
    NEAREST,

    /**
     * Performs a bilinear interpolation and determines the new value of a cell based on a weighted distance average of the four nearest input cell
     * centers. It is useful for continuous data and will cause some smoothing of the data.
     */
    BILINEAR,

    /**
     * Performs a cubic convolution and determines the new value of a cell based on fitting a smooth curve through the 16 nearest input cell centers.
     * It is appropriate for continuous data, although it may result in the output raster containing values outside the range of the input raster.
     */
    BICUBIC
}