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 11 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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“…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.…”

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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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“…Each cell in this system is linked to a specific zoom level. Data are prerendered for each zoom level, and the discrete definition of row-column-based coordinates makes this approach fast and convenient for online map visualisations [69]. The data for the tile services are prepared in QGIS 3.26 [62] and comprise the definition of uniform symbology and the calculation of the bounding in Pseudo-Mercator.…”

Section: Data Publicationmentioning

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Supporting Long-Term Archaeological Research in Southern Romania Chalcolithic Sites Using Multi-Platform UAV Mapping

Stal

Covătaru

Müller

et al. 2022

Drones

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Spatial data play a crucial role in archaeological research, and orthophotos, digital elevation models, and 3D models are frequently used for the mapping, documentation, and monitoring of archaeological sites. Thanks to the availability of compact and low-cost uncrewed airborne vehicles, the use of UAV-based photogrammetry matured in this field over the past two decades. More recently, compact airborne systems are also available that allow the recording of thermal data, multispectral data, and airborne laser scanning. In this article, various platforms and sensors are applied at the Chalcolithic archaeological sites in the Mostiștea Basin and Danube Valley (Southern Romania). By analysing the performance of the systems and the resulting data, insight is given into the selection of the appropriate system for the right application. This analysis requires thorough knowledge of data acquisition and data processing, as well. As both laser scanning and photogrammetry typically result in very large amounts of data, a special focus is also required on the storage and publication of the data. Hence, the objective of this article is to provide a full overview of various aspects of 3D data acquisition for UAV-based mapping. Based on the conclusions drawn in this article, it is stated that photogrammetry and laser scanning can result in data with similar geometrical properties when acquisition parameters are appropriately set. On the one hand, the used ALS-based system outperforms the photogrammetric platforms in terms of operational time and the area covered. On the other hand, conventional photogrammetry provides flexibility that might be required for very low-altitude flights, or emergency mapping. Furthermore, as the used ALS sensor only provides a geometrical representation of the topography, photogrammetric sensors are still required to obtain true colour or false colour composites of the surface. Lastly, the variety of data, such as pre- and post-rendered raster data, 3D models, and point clouds, requires the implementation of multiple methods for the online publication of data. Various client-side and server-side solutions are presented to make the data available for other researchers.

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

Cited by 11 publications

References 37 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 web GIS platform for critical infrastructure monitoring within “PROION” project

Supporting Long-Term Archaeological Research in Southern Romania Chalcolithic Sites Using Multi-Platform UAV Mapping

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