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Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > metrology > fractal dimensions
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fractal dimensions

Definition:
A fractal is an irregular fragmented shape and often discontinuous. A fractal dimension is an extension of the notion of dimension found in Euclidean geometry. Fractal dimensions can be non-integer (fractional). There is more than one way of computing a fractal dimension, one common type being the Hausdorff-Besicovich dimension.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
metrology
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/41366
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