[geos-devel] [GEOS] #1064: Topology preserve simplify: unexpected behavior on similar polygons

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#1064: Topology preserve simplify: unexpected behavior on similar polygons
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 Reporter:  uclaros     |       Owner:  geos-devel@…
     Type:  defect      |      Status:  new
 Priority:  minor       |   Milestone:  3.9.0
Component:  Default     |     Version:  master
 Severity:  Unassigned  |  Resolution:
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Comment (by komzpa):

 Generally speaking Douglas-Peucker should be replaced with Visvalingam-
 Whyatt when doing anything about area. It is easily adaptable for rings.
 The epsilon will be an area then, it is usually ok to square the DP
 epsilon and run VW instead on areas.

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Ticket URL: <https://trac.osgeo.org/geos/ticket/1064#comment:7>
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