interiorlocation

Interior location is a term used in geography, computer science, architecture, and media production to describe the position of an entity within a defined boundary, such as the interior of a polygon or the interior of a building. It denotes that the object lies inside the boundary as opposed to on the boundary or outside. In strict terms, interior means interior of a region; some uses distinguish strict interior (excluding the boundary) from non-strict interior (including the boundary).

In GIS and computational geometry, interior location is central to the point-in-polygon problem. Algorithms such as ray casting and the winding number test determine whether a point lies in the interior of a polygon. The distinction between interior and exterior is important for geofencing, zoning, census segmentation, and spatial queries.

In film, television, and event production, interior location shooting refers to filming or staging indoors in real spaces rather than on a studio set or outdoors. Planning focuses on lighting, sound control, permits, and access to utilities, with environmental conditions being more predictable than in exterior locations.

In architecture and interior design, interior location concerns the arrangement of elements within a space to support function, safety, and accessibility while respecting the building’s boundaries.

Note: while the unspaced form interiorlocation may appear in datasets or as a variable name, standard usage is two words, interior location.