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Internet GIS

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Encyclopedia of GIS

Synonyms

Web GIS; Distributed GIS

Definition

Internet GIS can be defined as network-based geographic information services that utilize both wired and wireless Internet to access and distribute geographic information, spatial analytical tools, and GIS web services. The basic concept of a distributed GIS is a major paradigm shift from the traditional desktop GIS model, which encouraged the use and development of proprietary and all‐encompassing GIS software programs and data models. With Internet GIS, the underlying design concept is radically changed to shift the focus from proprietary architectures to standards-based components with specialized functions that can interface with other components and GIService providers. This shift has altered the landscape of GIS to foster the growth of many small Internet GIS service providers and specialized services.

Historical Background

The emergence of Internet GIS is significant, as it creates the ability to more easily share and disseminate GIS...

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  1. Peng, Z.R.: Internet GIS: distributed geographic information services for the Internet and wireless networks. Peng, Z.R., Tsou, M.H. (eds) 1st edn., vol. 36. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ, USA (2003)

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  1. Department of Geography, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

    David Moretz

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  1. Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA

    Shashi Shekhar (McKnight Distinguished University Professor) (McKnight Distinguished University Professor)

  2. Management Science and Information Systems Department, Rutgers Business School Newark and New Brunswick Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, 07102, USA

    Hui Xiong (Assistant Professor) (Assistant Professor)

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Moretz, D. (2008). Internet GIS. In: Shekhar, S., Xiong, H. (eds) Encyclopedia of GIS. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-35973-1_648

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