Web 2.0 services for collaborative spatial decision making. (2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Argiolas, Michele; Dessì, Nicoletta; Garau, Gianfranco; Pes, Barbara
• Is Part Of: International journal of collaborative enterprise. Volume 3:Number 2/3(2013)
• Page Start: 189
• Page End: 207
• Publication Date: 2013
• Subjects: spatial decision support -- web-based applications -- Web 2.0 services -- mash-up integration -- cloud computing -- collaborative enterprises -- user interaction -- real estate; 338.805
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1740-2085

Abstract

Spatial information is a powerful way to integrate data and knowledge in intuitive maps, enabling spatial patterns and relationships to be instantly visible. This paper describes a Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS) that supports web-based data exploration in spatial decisional processes. Based on a cloud environment, the SDSS is made up of specialised modules providing well-defined services. Mash-ups integrate data from different resources on the internet and provide the user with a flexible and easy-of-use interface. The paper focuses on Web 2.0 technology as a way for sharing geospatial data under the umbrella of collaborative decision making and it aims to make both a conceptual and a practical contribution. Conceptually, it leverages on web-based data integration as a power technology to increase broadly and self-adaptive management of data with high user involvement. Practically, it illustrates how this technology can be effectively deployed in a real estate decision-making scenario.