Web-client based distributed generalization and geoprocessing
By: E.B. Wolf and K. Howe
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Abstract
Generalization and geoprocessing operations on geospatial information were once the domain of complex software running on high-performance workstations. Currently, these computationally intensive processes are the domain of desktop applications. Recent efforts have been made to move geoprocessing operations server-side in a distributed, web accessible environment. This paper initiates research into portable client-side generalization and geoprocessing operations as part of a larger effort in user-centered design for the US Geological Survey's The National Map. An implementation of the Ramer-Douglas-Peucker (RDP) line simplification algorithm was created in the open source OpenLayers geoweb client. This algorithm implementation was benchmarked using differing data structures and browser platforms. The implementation and results of the benchmarks are discussed in the general context of client-side geoprocessing. (Abstract).
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
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| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Web-client based distributed generalization and geoprocessing |
| ISBN | 9780769535272 |
| DOI | 10.1109/GEOWS.2009.32 |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Title | Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Geographic Information Systems and Web Services, GEOWS 2009 |
| First page | 123 |
| Last page | 128 |
| Conference Title | International Conference on Advanced Geographic Information Systems and Web Services, GEOWS 2009 |
| Conference Location | Cancun |
| Conference Date | 1 February 2009 through 7 February 2009 |
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