Abstract Use of free and open source GIS (Geographic Information Systems) tools (FOSS-GIS) to create Web GIS applications is increasing day by day. Technical features provided by FOSS tools are comparable to their proprietary peers. There is a variety of
Time Series Geodata visualization in Web 2.0
Abstract Many things that happen are having space and time as major dimensions. Visual representation of these datasets and information brings out unique opportunity to identify meaningful trends like Magnitude, Shape, Velocity, Direction etc. In this paper, we present various
Development of OGC WPS for Species Niche Modelling using environmental variables
Abstract Species distribution prediction modeling plays a key role in Bio-diversity research. There are increasing needs for species distribution modeling ranging from basic ecological and biogeography research to routine conservation practices. Currently forest scientists and conservationists are looking for web
Development of Web Based Rural Utility System Using Open Source Geospatial Tools
Abstract The planning and execution of any economic policy for the nation like India has to begin with villages. Government of India has recently launched new programmes like ‘Digital India’ which is an initiative to create the digital infrastructure, digital
Handling Millions of files towards Cloud for Crowd Geodata
Abstract Crowdsourcing is the process of bringing out required data, information and services from the larger like-minded group by enabling framework. Providing platform to create, share, organize Geodata is a challenge and maintaining high availability is the need of hour
Spatial Crop Monitoring System for India using Direct Broadcast Remote Sensing Data and Open Source Web-GIS technologies
Abstract The paper describes design, development and application of a web enabled spatial decision support system (SDSS) for near real time crop monitoring at district level and making the information available to different stakeholders for building resilience of agriculture to
GEO-TOURISM PORTAL – A WEB APPLICATION WITH GEO-SPATIALLY ENABLED DRUPAL
Abstract Tourism is an important, even vital, source of income for many countries. In the past few decades the developments in technology and transport infrastructure has helped in the growth of tourism in India. The scope of this application is
FOSS Web GIS based Infrastructure and Environmental Planning for Universities
Abstract GIS and remote sensing is an eminent technology for representing geographical properties and used to store, retrieve, and visualizing geographical data in a useful manner. This paper implements a GIS and web based Navigation system to represent geospatial information
Location Based Services for Emergency Management using Open Source Tools
Abstract An emergency is an extraordinary situation that occurs unexpectedly and endangers or adversely affect people’s life which demands immediate attention. Thus design of a suitable method is necessary for quick response to such situations. Location is the most vital
Urban Water Information System (UWIS): A web based spatial decision support system for management and monitoring water utility assets
Abstract Asset management is always a crucial task in governance. Civic agencies provides different kind services to the citizens like water supply, electricity, security, transport etc. These agencies maintains a number of assets to provide various services to the citizens.