ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Linear octree

A linear octree is like a big tree, but it's made out of lines instead of branches. It's used to organize information so that it can be found easily. For example, it can be used to store 3D objects like buildings by connecting the points of their surfaces. This makes it easier to search for a particular object or group of objects, since all the pieces are neatly organized in the octree.