GEOMETRYCOLLECTIONPOINT10

GEOMETRYCOLLECTIONPOINT10 is a data construct used in geographic information systems to represent a geometry object that combines a GeometryCollection with a single Point geometry. The term suggests a collection that is primarily anchored by one Point but may be used within workflows that handle mixed geometries, metadata, or feature identifiers. In many datasets, the label POINT10 serves as an identifier for easy reference during analysis or data exchange.

In GIS terminology, a GeometryCollection is a container that can hold multiple geometry types, such as Points, LineStrings, and Polygons. The GEOMETRYCOLLECTIONPOINT10 instance specifically includes a Point geometry, which represents a single coordinate pair (or triple, if elevation is included). The coordinates define a precise location in a given coordinate reference system (CRS). While the core geometry is the Point, the surrounding collection structure allows for potential expansion to include additional geometries without changing the feature’s fundamental identity.

Typical usage involves storing or transmitting a compact set of related geometries, or serving as a feature’s geometry in spatial databases and GIS software. Applications include topological analyses, spatial indexing, and data interchange where a single feature may encompass multiple geometric elements while preserving a primary reference point.

See also: GeometryCollection, Point, GeoJSON, GIS, spatial databases.