Characterising requirement engineering process and methodological tools for geographical information system (GIS) applications

Abstract

This article describes the requirements engineering process and the methodological tools used in geographical information system (GIS) applications as a way to face the absence of a consistent and complete specific alternative for this domain. Requirements engineering for GIS applications are thus introduced; requirements types, actors involved and communication aspects important for the process are exhibited and current methodologies are classified in modelling and specification languages. Additionally, geomatic standards as a transversal element for GIS applications are presented.