Abstract

 Open Source Tools for Mapping and Spatial Data    Ramsey, Paul   

Open Source Tools for Mapping and Spatial Data

Abstract

Open source tools for are now available in almost every application category of  GIS   OpenGIS standards for data exchange and web services  spatial data infrastructure concepts  spatial data integration  spatial database technology  web mapping   (Geographic Information Systems). make it possible to create complete spatial data infrastructures using open source tools. Open standards allow on-the-fly integration of data from different agencies (for example, county infrastructure superimposed on federal environmental sensitivity mapping). Open source code makes quick enhancements and novel customizations possible (for example, n-dimensional spatial databases). This talk will review , open source GIS applications and tools, and some examples of open source GIS infrastructure being used by government. A demonstration of , and on-the-fly using open source technologies will also be available. Articles: Open Source GIS Fights the Three-Horned Monster (GeoWorld) Ramsey http://www.geoplace.com/gw/2002/0208/0208gis.asp Spatial on a Shoestring (GeoSpatial Solutions) Lowe http://www.geoplace.com/gw/2002/0208/0208gis.asp