NPMapWhat Can it Do For You?
insidemaps.nps.gov & maps.nps.gov
Outline
• Quick Overview• Use Cases• NPMap’s Roles• Next Steps
Quick Overview
• A web mapping framework– Ten applications– Over twenty data layers
Quick Overview
• Standalone components:– Connections– Layers– Modules– Tools
Quick Overview
• Connections– Integrates external system– Provides geospatial “context”
Quick Overview
• Layers– ArcGIS Server– ArcIMS– JavaScript– Rtree– Others…
Quick Overview
• Modules– Admin – Favorites– Help– Route
Quick Overview
• Tools– Capture X/Y– Identify– Navigation– Print
Quick Overview
• Easily extended• Not one single interface– Advanced interface– Basic interfaces
Use Case Scenario #1
• A GIS user or data manager: – “Register” a service– NPMap builds scaffolding– Your data are now available
Use Case Scenario #2
• Manager: – “Register” a service– Build an application– Embed application and share
Use Case Scenario #3
• Most end users: – Go to a website and use maps
NPMap’s Roles
• Integration with websites:– nps.gov– Any web page• Data management• Standalone web app
Next Steps
• Catch up on backlog• Expand developer support• Finish admin wizards• Roll out “Basic” interfaces
Learn More
• Email ([email protected])• Newsletter• Release Notes RSS• Twitter (@npmap)
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insidemaps.nps.gov & maps.nps.gov