On-line dynamic GIS mapping

On-line Dynamic GIS Mapping

ERIMS offers two state-of-the-art powerful and versatile mapping tools:

Static mapping enables you to view pre-constructed maps of a facility, turn layers on and off, and perform spatial queries.
Dynamic mapping, an optional module, enables you to build custom maps from a list of GIS layers and existing GIS maps. It also enables you to upload GIS layers and manage them within the system.

ERIMS uses ESRI ArcIMS to serve up GIS maps for viewing and analysis. ERIMS tools let you select map items by string queries or spatial queries, and via polygon, line, area, and buffer zones.

The query results can be passed to various data management tools for evaluation. ERIMS enables you to display the results on a map.

ERIMS can store GIS data as user-created shape (.shp) files. ERIMS can also store GIS data through the ESRI Spatial Database Engine (SDE). SDE is directly tied to the tools found in the environmental management module of ERIMS.

As you add or update the data for a sampling point, such as its coordinates, point type, or display name, ERIMS mapping system automatically updates the map at the next user request. As you upload map layers to a storage bin, ERIMS provides a list of available layers for use within the mapping environment. As you pick the layers necessary to create a map, ERIMS mapping system will dynamically build the mapping service and display the map.

ERIMS security module enables you to manage who has rights to upload map layers. ERIMS mapping system validates the uploaded layer, creates the new map service, and posts the updated map. Once a map layer has been loaded into ERIMS, rendering properties can be applied to customize the objects in the layer, the control labels, and the symbols.