Paper Info
Title
Using Open Source Software Components to Implement a Modular Web 2.0 Design for Map-Based Discussions
Abstract
This paper discusses the research-based origins and modular architecture of an open source geospatial tool that facilitates synchronous individual and group discussions using the medium of a Web map service. The software draws on existing open source geospatial projects and associated libraries and techniques that have evolved as part of the new generation of Web applications. The purpose of the software is discussed, highlighting the fusion of existing open source projects to produce new tools. Two case studies are briefly discussed to illustrate the value an open source approach brings to communities who would remain otherwise outside the reach of proprietary software tools. The paper concludes with comments on the project's future evolution as an open source participatory mapping platform.
Year
DOI
Venue
2010
10.4018/jossp.2010070102
IJOSSP
Keywords
Field
DocType
map-based discussions,new tool,new generation,open source participatory mapping,web application,proprietary software tool,open source project,web map service,open source,software components,open source geospatial tool,modular web,open source geospatial project,open source approach
Geospatial analysis,Web Map Service,Open platform,Software engineering,Computer science,Data Web,Software,Web 2.0,Web application,Modular design
Journal
Volume
Issue
Citations 
2
3
0
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.34
4
2
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Michael G. Leahy1262.83
B. Hall213321.11