Mark Rozmarynowski, Stevens Point, WI Geog 596A, Capstone Proposal MGIS program, Penn State
Open Source Web Mapping a non-developers perspective Andrew Parker Penn State University Masters in...
-
Upload
russell-watkins -
Category
Documents
-
view
217 -
download
2
Transcript of Open Source Web Mapping a non-developers perspective Andrew Parker Penn State University Masters in...
Open Source Web Mappinga non-developers perspective
Andrew ParkerPenn State University
Masters in Geographical Information SystemsCapstone Project
Advisor: Frank HardistyMay 2009
Presentation Objective
• introduce a tutorial on how to build an open source web map from a non-developers perspective—from installing a Linux operating system to building a web map.
• discuss common user errors
• after attending the presentation, attendees will have familiarity with the tutorial, allowing a successful experience building an open source web map.
Capstone Objective• to document the process of publishing a
web map on the Internet, step by step, from a non-developer's perspective
• answer common questions for the GIS professional who may want to explore open source web mapping
– Which applications do I need?
– How do the applications work together?
The Result
a free, user-editable HowTo and tutorial
www.source3.com
select the MGIS WIKI tab
Which brings you to...the WIKI
LINUX OS• do NOT rush and read carefully
especially “Installing Ubuntu”• command line interface
Using the Wiki
Be sure to read:• MGIS Home Page• Introduction
Install web mapping applications
Nothing to install, demos only. Slides showing comparisons are coming.Your patients put to the test. Yes, there is more configuration
Register and login to post comments
ATTENTION!!!remember that I stated
“DO NOT RUSH and READ CAREFULLY”
Web Mapping GUI Comparisons
• all use the same PostGIS database
• all are running off of a Linux server and Apache
• all use MapServer to access the PostGIS database and render symbology
These GUIs can be accessed interactively following the links in the WIKI
Ope
nLay
ers
Exa
mpl
e
Fusion for MapServer Example
MapFish Example
Putting it all Together
Be Careful
I do not include steps how to “DROP” a database, table, or user if commands are incorrectly entered into the command line.
MapFish Installthe end product
Recent MapFish Application…Ubuntu Server