Abstract
Comparing two road maps is a basic operation that arises in a variety of situations. A map comparison method that is commonly used, mainly in the context of comparing reconstructed maps to ground truth maps, is based on graph sampling . The essential idea is to first compute a set of point samples on each map, and then to match pairs of samples—one from each map—in a one-to-one fashion. For deciding whether two samples can be matched, different criteria, e.g., based on distance or orientation, can be used. The total number of matched pairs gives a measure of how similar the maps are. Since the work of Biagioni and Eriksson [11, 12], graph sampling methods have become widely used. However, there are different ways to implement each of the steps, which can lead to significant differences in the results. This means that conclusions drawn from different studies that seemingly use the same comparison method, cannot necessarily be compared. In this work we present a unified approach to graph sampling for map comparison. We present the method in full generality, discussing the main decisions involved in its implementation. In particular, we point out the importance of the sampling method (GEO vs. TOPO) and that of the matching definition, discussing the main options used, and proposing alternatives for both key steps. We experimentally evaluate the different sampling and matching options considered on map datasets and reconstructed maps. Furthermore, we provide a code base and an interactive visualization tool to set a standard for future evaluations in the field of map construction and map comparison.
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