Evaluating the Performance of Three Popular Web Mapping Libraries: A Case Study Using Argentina’s Life Quality Index

Zunino, Alejandro; Velázquez, Guillermo Ángel; Celemín, Juan Pablo; Mateos, Cristian; Hirsch, Matías; Rodríguez, Juan Manuel

doi:10.3390/ijgi9100563

Cited by 8 publications

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“…Tile-based mapping involves segmenting extensive and intricate maps into raster or vector tiles at varying scales. As users navigate to a particular map section, the associated tiles are downloaded, seamlessly merged, and displayed within a web browser [38,19,25]. In contrast, Graphic-based mapping leverages graphical elements to construct maps, incorporating vector graphics (such as SVG [12], GeoJSON, etc.)…”

Section: Web Mapping and Interactive Mapmentioning

confidence: 99%

Antarctica storytelling: creating interactive story maps for polar regions with graphic-based approach

Wang,

Zhao

et al. 2024

Vis Comput

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Although story maps have gained popularity for storytelling related to spatial information, existing story maps authoring tools often fall short in delivering diverse narrative forms and struggle to accurately render polar regions due to the limitations of tilebased mapping. In this work, we introduce a graphicbased method to address these challenges, developing a framework specifically designed for creating story maps for polar regions. Our key contribution lies in offering heuristic strategies for story map design, emphasizing their role in effectively visualizing and disseminating polar culture. This paper outlines essential design tasks for story map creation and introduces three pivotal narrative strategies: attention cue, linkage of map with other visual elements, and cartographic interaction. Additionally, we emphasize the significance of storyboard design, focusing on aspects such as logical sequencing, temporal order, map scale and granularity, and interactive design. To validate the effectiveness of our story map design framework, we develop several story map cases centered around the exploration history of Antarctica. These examples highlight the diversity and interactivity in the story maps produced through our methodology. Finally, we explore the challenges and limitations encountered in the process of creating story maps, and from these observations, we identify prospective areas for further research.

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Section: Web Mapping and Interactive Mapmentioning

confidence: 99%

Antarctica storytelling: creating interactive story maps for polar regions with graphic-based approach

Wang,

Zhao

et al. 2024

Vis Comput

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“…The development of a lightweight, agile, and powerful user interface with augmented cartographic interaction requires a novel combination of cutting-edge technologies. Mapbox GL JS based on web technologies such as WebGL and Canvas enhances users' experience (UX) via a significantly less, compared to other alternatives, network bandwidth 38 , as well as a large variety of 3D visualization capabilities (e.g., 3D map navigation, thematic basemaps, feature styling and extraction, heatmaps). JavaScript spatial libraries such as Turf.js offer useful geospatial-based functionalities for supportively spatial analysis directly on the front-end, expanding users' interactivity.…”

Section: Web-based Visualization Toolmentioning

confidence: 99%

A novel web-based decision support tool for enhancing urban resilience and sustainability

Kontopoulos,

Magkoufis,

Papadima

et al. 2023

Ninth International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2023)

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Urban areas are currently facing significant new and/or aggravated existing challenges due to the impacts of climate change, including increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, urban greenness loss, urban flash floods, air quality degradation and increased greenhouse gas emissions, geo-hazards, and urban heat fluxes among others. To enhance urban resilience and efficiently mitigate those impacts, sophisticated digital tools and Decision Support Systems (DSS) could play a determinant role in assisting decision-makers by means of providing access to pertinent data, analytical models as well as thorough insights for prioritizing the most effective mitigation strategies. The Horizon 2020 research and innovation project entitled "Development of a Support System for Improved Resilience and Sustainable Urban areas to cope with Climate Change and Extreme Events based on GEOSS and Advanced Modelling Tools -HARMONIA GA 101003517" introduces a series of innovative digital tools along with novel data services and products. This paper outlines the functioning of an urban-planning DSS that exploits the Harmonia multiparametric risk assessment methodology for a spectrum of different urban perils to eventually offer comprehensive and tangible urban recommendations for mitigating future hazard-driven adverse impacts. The proposed solution will be offered as a webbased application with a user-friendly interface, able to efficiently handle and visualize multidimensional (4D) geospatial information. The overall methodology and the capabilities of the DSS will be demonstrated in four different and diverse European urban environments, i.e., the cities of Milan, Piraeus, Sofia, and Ixelles.

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“…Mapbox GL JS is one of the most promising spatial libraries, creating a high-end virtual Earth 3D environment with advanced interactivity tools. Based on web technologies such as WebGL and Canvas, it boosts users' experience via a significantly less, compared to other alternatives, network bandwidth 19 , as well as a large variety of 3D visualization capabilities (e.g., 3D map navigation, thematic basemaps, feature styling and extrusion, etc. ), offering a smooth and highend experience.…”

Section: Leveraged Technologiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A web GIS platform for critical infrastructure monitoring within “PROION” project

Magkoufis,

Chlorokostas,

Valdesera

et al. 2023

Earth Resources and Environmental Remote Sensing/Gis Applications XIV

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To ensure the sustainability of critical infrastructures, such as public infrastructure, dams, bridges, etc., a holistic monitoring approach is required. With regard to this, European Union (EU) and the Hellenic government are financially supporting a project for the multiparametric monitoring of the Enceladus Hellenic Supersite (EHS), entitled “PROION”. A building on the Patras University campus, a dam, and an active landslide within the EHS area constitute the three main case studies of the project and are being monitored using Remote Sensing (RS) and in-situ instrumentation. InSAR data, GNSS and micro-accelerometer measurements are collected and evaluated with reference to 3D point clouds, developed from TLS and UAV. In addition, Fuzzy Logic Networks (FLN) methods and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms are applied for the final control of the data and decision-making support. A web-based Geographic Information System (Web GIS) platform is designed and developed in order to concentrate and disseminate the diverse and multidimensional data and methodology outcomes of “PROIΟΝ”. Modern web architecture frameworks, and geo-visualization technologies (e.g., SaaS, React JS, Flask, WebGL, Mapbox GL JS, etc.) are combined into a robust Web GIS platform, providing an augmented end-user interaction and enhanced geospatial tools through a 4D web map environment. Furthermore, big data spatiotemporal analysis, geospatial data overlaying/fusion, and near real-time earthquake events feed are included, achieving the optimal monitoring of high-priority infrastructures.

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Evaluating the Performance of Three Popular Web Mapping Libraries: A Case Study Using Argentina’s Life Quality Index

Cited by 8 publications

References 35 publications

Antarctica storytelling: creating interactive story maps for polar regions with graphic-based approach

Antarctica storytelling: creating interactive story maps for polar regions with graphic-based approach

A novel web-based decision support tool for enhancing urban resilience and sustainability

A web GIS platform for critical infrastructure monitoring within “PROION” project

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