Gridding refers to the process of dividing a geographic area into a grid or a network of equally sized and shaped cells or squares. This can be done in various ways, such as by using a regular pattern of latitude and longitude lines, or by using a planar coordinate system. Gridding is commonly used in fields such as geography, cartography, remote sensing, and spatial analysis, to create a consistent and standardized framework for representing and analyzing geographic data. The resulting grid can be used to organize and analyze various types of information, such as population density, land use, natural resources, and environmental factors, and can be visualized as a series of discrete, uniform units.
