![WEB MAPPING
Web mapping is the process of using maps delivered by geographic information
systems (GIS). A web map on the World Wide Web is both served and
consumed, thus web mapping is more than just web cartography, it is a service
by which consumers may choose what the map will show. Web GIS
emphasizes geodata processing aspects more involved with design aspects
such as data acquisition and server software architecture such as data storage
and algorithms, than it does the end-user reports themselves.[1]
The terms web GIS and web mapping remain somewhat synonymous. Web
GIS uses web maps, and end users who are web mapping are gaining
analytical capabilities. The term location-based services refers to web mapping
consumer goods and services. Web mapping usually involves a web browser or
other user agent capable of client-server interactions.[2] Questions of quality,
usability, social benefits, and legal constraints are driving its evolution.
The advent of web mapping can be regarded as a major new trend in
cartography. Until recently cartography was restricted to a few companies,
institutes and mapping agencies, requiring relatively expensive and complex
hardware and software as well as skilled cartographers and geomatics
engineers.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mappingapplication-170714025145/85/Mapping-application-2-320.jpg)
Mapping application
- 1. MAPPING APPLICATION An application that charts physical locations on the globe for identification and navigation. Smartphone mapping apps are often used in place of dedicated portable and in-dash navigation units; however, nothing is quite as usable as stock equipment that comes with the vehicle (see in-dash navigation).
- 2. WEB MAPPING Web mapping is the process of using maps delivered by geographic information systems (GIS). A web map on the World Wide Web is both served and consumed, thus web mapping is more than just web cartography, it is a service by which consumers may choose what the map will show. Web GIS emphasizes geodata processing aspects more involved with design aspects such as data acquisition and server software architecture such as data storage and algorithms, than it does the end-user reports themselves.[1] The terms web GIS and web mapping remain somewhat synonymous. Web GIS uses web maps, and end users who are web mapping are gaining analytical capabilities. The term location-based services refers to web mapping consumer goods and services. Web mapping usually involves a web browser or other user agent capable of client-server interactions.[2] Questions of quality, usability, social benefits, and legal constraints are driving its evolution. The advent of web mapping can be regarded as a major new trend in cartography. Until recently cartography was restricted to a few companies, institutes and mapping agencies, requiring relatively expensive and complex hardware and software as well as skilled cartographers and geomatics engineers.
- 4. PRIMARY DESKTOP MAPPING APPS The primary desktop mapping apps are MapQuest, Yahoo Maps and Google Maps. The major smartphone map apps are from Google, Apple and Nokia, the latter the owner of NAVTEQ, one of the two leading suppliers of worldwide map data. The other supplier is TeleAtlas, owned by portable GPS vendor TomTom. See mapping, Google Maps and Apple Maps.
- 5. IMPORTANCE OF MAPPING It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Today’s digital mapping and Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies can be used to create high quality informative and adaptable map products. Quality graphics and maps are a key component of many planning applications and are very important when it comes to involving members of the public in the planning process. When the public views an application, they may not fully understand what the application entails. Therefore, plans and drawings are a valuable communicative tool within the realm of the planning process. A skilled map/graphics designer can create plans and drawings that clearly reflect what is intended to be proposed. And when the message is clear, questions are more easily answered and doubts laid to rest. The following tables outline all the information necessary on plans and drawings to describe your proposal in detail based on the type of application. Please note that the requirements for the plans and drawings listed below are general. Since different municipalities may require further detail; it is important to check municipal sketch requirements prior to submitting an application.
- 6. APPLICATION TOPOLOGY MAPPING A subset of network topology and network mapping software, application topology mapping software tools are designed to map or diagram the layout of mission-critical applications in an enterprise, how different apps are connected to each other, how they can be accessed by various computers and networks, and how they are currently performing in terms of efficiency and availability. The applications mapped by these tools can range from non-connected applications to Web-enabled applications, streaming apps and even cloud applications.