Geo-CRDT: Geometry-Aware Collaborative Spatial Editing with Robust Topology Preservation

In distributed Geographic Information Systems (GIS), preserving topological validity without sacrificing real-time interactivity under high-frequency concurrent editing of spatial polygons remains a persistent challenge. Recent distance-based heuristic methods suffer from scale-dependent bottlenecks and unreliable topology preservation, while more robust application-layer caching mechanisms still incur severe queuing latency under intense concurrency. To overcome these limitations, we propose Geo-CRDT, a geometry-aware distributed data structure that integrates spatial constraints directly into its underlying architecture. By dynamically isolating concurrent spatial entanglements into a strictly bounded local scope S, the system deterministically resolves complex 2D conflicts via scalar projection, repairing the local topology in O(|S|) time. Rigorous simulations and a 15-participant real-world case study validate that Geo-CRDT sustains low-latency responsiveness and structural reliability under extreme concurrency, offering a robust foundation for large-scale crowdsourced spatial collaboration.

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ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
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2026-07-02
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https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi15070302
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Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence
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Geo-CRDT: Geometry-Aware Collaborative Spatial Editing with Robust Topology Preservation

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Geo-CRDT: Geometry-Aware Collaborative Spatial Editing with Robust Topology Preservation

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Abstract

In distributed Geographic Information Systems (GIS), preserving topological validity without sacrificing real-time interactivity under high-frequency concurrent editing of spatial polygons remains a persistent challenge. Recent distance-based heuristic methods suffer from scale-dependent bottlenecks and unreliable topology preservation, while more robust application-layer caching mechanisms still incur severe queuing latency under intense concurrency. To overcome these limitations, we propose Geo-CRDT, a geometry-aware distributed data structure that integrates spatial constraints directly into its underlying architecture. By dynamically isolating concurrent spatial entanglements into a strictly bounded local scope S, the system deterministically resolves complex 2D conflicts via scalar projection, repairing the local topology in O(|S|) time. Rigorous simulations and a 15-participant real-world case study validate that Geo-CRDT sustains low-latency responsiveness and structural reliability under extreme concurrency, offering a robust foundation for large-scale crowdsourced spatial collaboration.

ISPRS International Journal of Geo-InformationVol. 15(7)
China University of Geosciences (CN), Nanjing University of Industry Technology (CN), Nanjing University (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Openalex Percentile: Top 14%
Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence
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