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Presentation by Shahram Yassemi on Geokov, delivered at the Water and Environmental Hub track of the 2011 Cybera Summit.

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Geokov http://geokov.com Shahram Yassemi Project Initiation: 2009 Founder and Developer
Outline •  Why a Web Platform? •  Geokov Overview •  Geokov Map Maker •  Data Formats •  Data Providers •  Sharing & Collaboration •  Users
Why an online platform? •  No platform (operating system & hardware) dependence can access the application from anywhere with an internet connection and web browser •  Access to remote databases as well as real-time data facilitates efficient data and information dissemination, integration, and sharing •  No need for specialized GIS software application, database upgrades and debugging are done from a central location •  A user-friendly interface with only the essential tools / functionality no interaction with complex GIS software •  Facilitates communication and collaboration
Map Maker Geokov Outdoors Education A free web application providing: •  user-friendly mapping and visualization functionality •  allowing for integration of geospatial data from various sources
Server Client-Server Architecture Client Microsoft ASP.Net Visual Studio (VB) Google Maps API Javascript
Geokov Map Maker •  Regional, provincial or country-wide web page •  Interactive map •  Different base maps; ability to overlay data •  Tools for drawing on the map •  Data import and export •  Direct data read/write to Garmin GPS device •  Distance and bearing calculations
Drawing on the map
Base Maps
Import / Export Data
Geokov
Gridlines
Distance – Bearing Calculations
Geokov A Data Consumer Strives to: •  Make data readily available to the end user •  Add value to the data
Data Formats •  Web Map Service, KML Nework Link, GeoRss –  Suitable for dynamic data –  Less maintenance –  No access to raw data –  Dependent on the provider for availability •  XML (KML, GPX), Shapefile and other GIS file formats –  Data conversion needed for GIS file formats –  Data currency issue –  Data size issue –  Control over data presentation / manipulation –  Useful for the user with GIS knowledge
Dynamic Data – KML Network Link e.g. Earthquake, Fire, Streamflow, Weather
Web Map Service (WMS) – Changing Data
Web Map Service (WMS) – Static Data
Web Map Service (WMS) – Static Data
KML (Static Data)
Power of Mashup
Data Providers Data Used from: •  GeoGratis – Natural Resources Canada Earth Science Sector •  GeoBC – Government of British Columbia •  GEOweb – District of North Vancouver •  Land Information Ontario – Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources •  Open data shared by individuals •  US National Forest Service •  US National Park Service Available Data (sampling of North America): •  GeoBase •  Data.gov •  GeoConnections •  Individual State Data Clearinghouses •  Government of Yukon •  Government Ministries / Departments •  Nova Scotia •  Alberta Geological Survey Many provinces and municipalities have •  Open Data Canada (Pilot) kept their data locked up (collected with •  Open Data BC tax-payer money)!!!!!
Data storage / sharing, collaborative mapping Import KML to Google maps My places
Expand user base to utilize open data and communicate with maps Field Worker / Researcher Park Ragner Silviculture Contractor Conservation Officer GIS software Conservation Group, Mapping knowledge NGO Environmental Club Data file types (esp. developing countries) projections/datums Small Town Search & Guide / Outfitter Rescue Volunteer Backcountry traveler Geography Teacher University Lecturer
Thanks to: •  Water and Environmental Hub / Cybera Alex Joseph Meagan Hampel •  Google

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Geokov

  • 1. Geokov http://geokov.com Shahram Yassemi Project Initiation: 2009 Founder and Developer
  • 2. Outline •  Why a Web Platform? •  Geokov Overview •  Geokov Map Maker •  Data Formats •  Data Providers •  Sharing & Collaboration •  Users
  • 3. Why an online platform? •  No platform (operating system & hardware) dependence can access the application from anywhere with an internet connection and web browser •  Access to remote databases as well as real-time data facilitates efficient data and information dissemination, integration, and sharing •  No need for specialized GIS software application, database upgrades and debugging are done from a central location •  A user-friendly interface with only the essential tools / functionality no interaction with complex GIS software •  Facilitates communication and collaboration
  • 4. Map Maker Geokov Outdoors Education A free web application providing: •  user-friendly mapping and visualization functionality •  allowing for integration of geospatial data from various sources
  • 5. Server Client-Server Architecture Client Microsoft ASP.Net Visual Studio (VB) Google Maps API Javascript
  • 6. Geokov Map Maker •  Regional, provincial or country-wide web page •  Interactive map •  Different base maps; ability to overlay data •  Tools for drawing on the map •  Data import and export •  Direct data read/write to Garmin GPS device •  Distance and bearing calculations
  • 12. Distance – Bearing Calculations
  • 13. Geokov A Data Consumer Strives to: •  Make data readily available to the end user •  Add value to the data
  • 14. Data Formats •  Web Map Service, KML Nework Link, GeoRss –  Suitable for dynamic data –  Less maintenance –  No access to raw data –  Dependent on the provider for availability •  XML (KML, GPX), Shapefile and other GIS file formats –  Data conversion needed for GIS file formats –  Data currency issue –  Data size issue –  Control over data presentation / manipulation –  Useful for the user with GIS knowledge
  • 15. Dynamic Data – KML Network Link e.g. Earthquake, Fire, Streamflow, Weather
  • 16. Web Map Service (WMS) – Changing Data
  • 17. Web Map Service (WMS) – Static Data
  • 18. Web Map Service (WMS) – Static Data
  • 21. Data Providers Data Used from: •  GeoGratis – Natural Resources Canada Earth Science Sector •  GeoBC – Government of British Columbia •  GEOweb – District of North Vancouver •  Land Information Ontario – Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources •  Open data shared by individuals •  US National Forest Service •  US National Park Service Available Data (sampling of North America): •  GeoBase •  Data.gov •  GeoConnections •  Individual State Data Clearinghouses •  Government of Yukon •  Government Ministries / Departments •  Nova Scotia •  Alberta Geological Survey Many provinces and municipalities have •  Open Data Canada (Pilot) kept their data locked up (collected with •  Open Data BC tax-payer money)!!!!!
  • 22. Data storage / sharing, collaborative mapping Import KML to Google maps My places
  • 23. Expand user base to utilize open data and communicate with maps Field Worker / Researcher Park Ragner Silviculture Contractor Conservation Officer GIS software Conservation Group, Mapping knowledge NGO Environmental Club Data file types (esp. developing countries) projections/datums Small Town Search & Guide / Outfitter Rescue Volunteer Backcountry traveler Geography Teacher University Lecturer
  • 24. Thanks to: •  Water and Environmental Hub / Cybera Alex Joseph Meagan Hampel •  Google