geoutils.Vector.buffer_metric

geoutils.Vector.buffer_metric#

Vector.buffer_metric(buffer_size)[source]#

Buffer the vector features in a local metric system (UTM or UPS).

The outlines are projected to the local UTM or UPS, then reverted to the original projection after buffering.

Parameters:

buffer_size (float) – Buffering distance in meters.

Return type:

Vector

Returns:

Buffered shapefile.