Dual Independent Map Encoding Provides vector data such as streets to census data addresses Superseded by Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (see TIGER)
is the abbreviation for dual independent map encoding This is a digital map format developed by the U S Bureau of the Census for population census DIME format was superseded byTIGER format in the 1990 census
Direct Internet Message Encapsulation A format that enables binary encapsulation of messages DIME is used to combine entries and data packages of different types and sizes that originate from applications into a single message construction
Dual Incidence Matrix Encoded files; Computer-based map files created under contract to the U S Census Bureau and used for the 1980 census The comparable files for the 1990 census are called the TIGER files