Citation:
Vassilopoulos A, Evelpidou N. Internet GIS development for educational purposes. Cartography [Internet]. 2003;32(1):53-58.
Abstract:
Geographical Information Systems are important tools for various scientific
aspects. Especially sciences related to cartography and geographical analysis should definitely employ GIS technology. In this study we present an Internet – based GIS that our team developed under MapXtreme platform. This application gives access to numerous web-users through a server that controls both analysis and data retrieval requests. It is a practical and economical method in order to introduce GIS to educational institutions. This Web GIS may operate through a local or wide area network and, apart from educational purposes, offers a low cost information exchange solution between vast numbers of users.