2004 UC Proceedings Abstract

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Design of a Geodatabase for Efficient Retrieval of Geographic Information
Track: Database Design, Automation, and Management
Author(s): Sahadeb De, Manidipa Dasgupta

Spatial data represent a new dimension in the field of information retrieval. Various access levels also need to be defined for sensitive data. In this paper we deal with the design and development issues of a statewide spatial database within an enterprise level GIS environment. The topic compels the need to explore applications and supported data formats available on the server and client platforms, and additional, or multiple retrieval formats to be made available on the server machine. In this study we have used SQL Server and ArcSDE in the back end for data storage, indexing and data access, and ArcGIS suite of applications at the front end for data query and retrieval. A customized user interface has also been developed with ArcObjects for enhancing the process of efficient geographic information retrieval and display.

Sahadeb De
University of South Carolina
Earth Sciences and Resources Institute
901 Sumter Street, Room 409
Columbia , SC 29208
US
Phone: 803-777-5911
Fax: 803-777-6437
E-mail: sahadeb@hotmail.com; sde@Esri.sc.edu

Manidipa Dasgupta
University of South Carolina
Earth Sciences and Resources Institute
901 Sumter Street, Room 401
Columbia , SC 29208
US
Phone: 803-777-6364
E-mail: dasgupta@Esri.sc.edu