Bridging the gap between geospatial resource providers and model developers

ABSTRACT

This paper analyzes how interoperability and componentization efforts in the geospatial domain have an underestimated impact on the user perspective, directly affecting model development. This discussion is illustrated by the description of the design and implementation of WebMAPS, a geospatial information system to support agricultural planning and monitoring.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.2 DATABASE MANAGEMENT
      H.2.8 Database applications
          Subjects: Scientific databases

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.2 DATABASE MANAGEMENT
      H.2.8 Database applications
          Subjects: Spatial databases and GIS
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.5 On-line Information Services
          Subjects: Data sharing

Keywords:
data and process availability, data publication, geospatial data representation and processing, interoperability