Abstract
 Dynamic Web-Mapping Using Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) Track: New Technology and System Integration Author(s): Paul Clarke Web-mapping is a growing and popular use of GIS, but creating even a simple map is often a non-trivial and costly task. One potential solution to this problem is Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), an XML based 2D graphics standard. SVG offers rich client-side interactivity and unrivalled graphical quality, without the need for an expensive mapping/applications server. We will introduce SVG technology and provide an overview of its benefits for both producers and users of interactive maps. We will then outline the drawbacks of SVG Web-mapping and discuss how it compares to existing approaches. Different methods for generating SVG maps will be compared including hand-coding, exporting directly from ArcGIS 9.x or using extensions to ArcView/ArcGIS which allow the user to automatically create dynamic maps from geospatial data. Finally, we will explore a number of example maps and applications that demonstrate the key advantages of SVG. Paul Clarke QinetiQ Distributed Technologies E304, Malvern Technology Centre Malvern , null WR14 3PS GB Phone: +44 (0) 1684 896015 E-mail: pdclarke@qinetiq.com |
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