INTERNET GIS

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INTERNET GIS
By Dr. Baqer Al-Ramadan, City and Regional
Department College of Environmental Design King
Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
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What is Internet GIS

• A framework for distributing GIS data and
  services via the internet.
• Generates maps on the fly that users can
  customize or interact with.

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Major Advantages

• Access without purchasing expensive software
• Data directly from producer
• Wider data access/sharing
• Easier to use
• New ways to use Spatial Data Emerging Market
• Sharing Geodata within and between Information
  Communities (Utilities, Municipalities,
  Transportation, etc)

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Real-time Internet GIS

• Involves feeding data directly into the system
  from sensors
• Real-time can be used to
• Monitor vehicle location or traffic conditions
• Monitor weather and hydrological conditions

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Real Time Internet GIS for Traffic Monitoring
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Internet GIS trends

• Lower access cost
• Provide better customer service
• Pay-for-use" mapping and GIS services

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GIS Vendors

• Four Major GIS Vendors
• ESRI (ArcIMS) Intergraph
• AutoDesk
  MapInfo

Enterprise Information Solutions, Inc.
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Lebanon Atlashttp//www.lebanonatlas.com
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• The site was designed by Khatib Alami GIS
  services and ArabiaGIS.
• Map viewer with full capabilities to zoom, pan,
  refresh and query.
• Proximity search (What is nearby within a
  distance of 500m?)

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• Provides full information and maps related to
• Natural Sites
• Touristic Sites
• Educational Info
• Shopping
• Maps and Images
• Hotels Restaurants

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