International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences
  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 4

Exploring the capabilities of open source GIS products for land information system

  • Author:
  • Christopher Ndehedehe, Onuwa Okwuashi, Simeon Ogunlade, Otobong Udom
  • Total Page Count: 14
  • Page Number: 71 to 84

*Department of Geoinformatics and Surveying, Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria

**Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics, School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria

***Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics, Faculty of Engineering, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Online published on 21 November, 2013.

Abstract

With the open source database and Geographic Information System (GIS) tools that are currently available, it is possible to build a robust yet low-cost land information system. This paper attempts to explore the role of new and emerging technologies, specifically GIS and internet technologies, for resource management, and a web GIS prototype to assist in the process of land information management.

Keywords

Land Information System, Geographic Information Systems, Open Source GIS, Web, Spatial Database