WebGIS: A Smart Approach to Optimize Spatial Data Dissemination

Authors

  • Hossain Mohammad Arifeen Geological Survey of Bangladesh Author
  • Manuel Wurzer Federal Institute of Geosciences and Natural Resources Author
  • Andreas Günther Federal Institute of Geosciences and Natural Resources Author
  • Uta Philipp Federal Institute of Geosciences and Natural Resources Author
  • Asma Huque Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB) Author
  • Werner Buchert Federal Institute of Geosciences and Natural Resources Author
  • Mohammad Feruj Alam Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB) Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64862/

Keywords:

WebGIS, Internet, Geospatial information, Spatial data management, Community engagement

Abstract

A Web-based Geographic Information System (WebGIS) is a powerful tool that facilitates geospatial data dissemination and provides data at the client level with ease. Unlike conventional GIS services, WebGIS can disseminate geodata from different branches like Geotechnical, Geoengineering and Remote Sensing, with the assistance of internet services in a dynamic manner. WebGIS has further advantages, including cloud-based storage, real-time data updates and iterative mapping in dynamic ways. Moreover, it facilitates data accessibility and can lead to a more straightforward decision-making process at the policy-making level. Hence, Geo-Information for the Implementation of a Climate Change-Resilient Urbanisation (GICU) project takes the initiative to host a WebGIS that contributes to the development of a proper linkage between research, government and the public, which ultimately leads to sustainable geodata development in Bangladesh.

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Published

2025-11-27

Issue

Vol. 2 No. Sp Issue (2025): Extended Abstract Volume of the ARC-15 of IAEG, Asian Journal of Engineering Geology

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ARC15 Extended Abstract

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WebGIS: A Smart Approach to Optimize Spatial Data Dissemination. (2025). Asian Journal of Engineering Geology, 2(Sp Issue), 151-152. https://doi.org/10.64862/

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