Cardinal direction data refers to information that describes the four main directions on a compass: north, south, east, and west. These directions are used to determine orientation, location, and movement in a geographic context.
Cardinal direction data can be used in various applications, such as navigation, mapping, surveying, and outdoor activities. It is often represented using compass bearings, which are expressed in degrees, with 0 or 360 degrees representing north, 90 degrees representing east, and so on.
In addition to the four cardinal directions, there are also four intermediate or ordinal directions: northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest. These directions can be used to provide more precise orientation and location information.
Cardinal direction data can be stored and managed in various formats, such as databases, spreadsheets, or XML documents. It may also be accessed and displayed using various applications or platforms, such as online maps, data visualization tools, or APIs (Application Programming Interfaces).
XML data modeling and design best practices include: