Abstract

Building digital atlases
Track: National Mapping
Authors: Lucian Zavate, Vlad Teodor

The Romanian Digital Atlas provides a collection of maps that can be easily used in both educational purposes and local administration government. Using advanced GIS software, cartographic techniques, high detailed and accurate data, our purpose is to create the first Digital Atlas of Romania. The Romanian Digital Atlas is continuously being improved as new information is available or changes occur. Continuously, new content is added by including new map collections for several thematic areas. The actual content consists in static professional maps and, looking to the future, we are extending the content of the Digital Atlas by adding Web Map Services, Routing Services, etc., to create a distributed network of data and services that will enable new types of applications.
All of this content is being referenced via ArcGIS Online in an effort to create a strong GIS user community.