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Abstract
Mobile GIS: Bringing the Pieces Together
Track: System Implementation for GIS
Author(s): Dave Goughnour, Andrew Harrington, Jack McCarthy
The desire to access information anywhere, anytime has never been stronger. Consumers look for the same Internet experience they have come to know, but on a mobile platform. Professional clientele look toward mobile platforms to increase productivity through efficient information handling, resulting in cost reduction as well as a well-informed mobile workforce. The expansion of theenterprise GIS into the field is taking place, but there is still confusion about how to piece together the broad spectrum of services and technologies that make up the mobile GIS solution. This paper considers the essential elements and characteristics that make up a platform for mobile GIS operations. It highlights the significance of GPS in the context of other hardware and software requirements including its integration with the underlying operating system, levels of ruggedness, and the operation of GPS within the mobile GIS application software. This paper provides insight and direction to make it easier to piece together the platform for your mobile GIS solution.
Dave Goughnour
Trimble
Mapping and GIS Division
7403 Church Ranch Blvd.
Suite 100
Westminster , CO 80021
USA
Phone: (720) 887 6100
Andrew Harrington
Jack McCarthy