en Bas Vanmeulebrouk, Rob Lokers, Jandirk Bulens

Integration of geo spatial web services using Adobe Flex

Contents

What is Flex?Advantages of using FlexIntegration of geo spatial web servicesArchitectureExamples

What is Flex?

Flex is a platform independent development environment for Rich Internet Applications (RIA’s)

Advantages of using Flex

Develop once, run almost everywhereAsynchronous communication with servicesRich set of user interface controlsRich set of effectsSDK is open sourceRun in a web browser or on the desktop

Client platform: Flash Player

Source: http://www.adobe.com/products/player_census/flashplayer/

Integration of geo spatial web services

Supported OGC services

eXcat2.0.1, 2.0.2CSW

GeoServer, MapServer, Snowflake

1.0, 1.1WFS

ArcIMS WMSConnector, GeoServer, MapServer

1.1.0, 1.1.1, 1.3.0WMS

Tested usingVersion

Dependant on underlying services

FunctionalityPerformanceBugs

Model View Controller

Extension of the framework

Modify look and feelAdd support for other data formats (e. g. your own custom format)Add new map control toolsAdd new visual controls

Open source?

Users are enthusiasticInteractive internet GIS applications are in demand

Thank you

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bas.vanmeulebrouk@wur.nl