11. Spatial Extensions in MySQL

MySQL 4.1 introduces spatial extensions to allow the generation, storage, and analysis of geographic features. This chapter covers the following topics:

The basis of these spatial extensions in the OpenGIS geometry model
Data formats for representing spatial data
How to use spatial data in MySQL
Use of indexing for spatial data
MySQL differences from the OpenGIS specification

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11.1 Introduction
11.2 The OpenGIS Geometry Model
11.3 Supported Spatial Data Formats
11.4 Creating a Spatially Enabled MySQL Database
11.5 Analysing Spatial Information
11.6 Optimising Spatial Analysis
11.7 MySQL Conformance And Compatibility