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iSMART In Action & Case Studies


iSMART Customer Applications
iSMART Product Features & Technology
iSMART Partner Integrations
Case Studies

Customer: United States Geological Survey
Application: Web Based National Land Cover Analysis Tool
Link to Live site: If you wish to gain access to the application during the initial trial please register your interest online at the following address:http://emmma.usgs.gov/landcover
Link to Demo Viewlet:
Description: The Web based tool provides enhanced access to the USGS National Land Cover Dataset from any web browser. Developed using eSpatial’s iSMART® product suite, the system provides an intuitive web interface enabling users to selectively view and analyze the nationwide National Land Cover Dataset (NLCD) over the Web. Designed for use by both expert and non-expert users, the new application incorporates the entire USGS National Land Cover Data repository, which includes nationwide data coverage for 1992 and 2001. A third dataset, the NLCD Change Product, shows in specific detail how land cover has changed during this time.
View Case study: pdf  eSpatial USGS Land Cover




Customer: United States Department Of Defence
Application: Military Homefront
Link to Live site: www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil
Description: Based on eSpatial's iSMART®, the US Department of Defense MilitaryHOMEFRONT portal provides a Location Based Services (LBS) solution which contains information on over 250 US installations and communities worldwide. It provides service personnel and their families with a one-stop on-line information resource detailing available services and facilities on and near their selected facilities. The MilitaryHOMEFRONT Portal is a public internet site.
View Case study: pdf  DoD MilitaryHOMEFRONT Case Study




Customer: Hull City Council
Application: iSMART for Local Government
Link to Live site: www.hullcc.gov.uk
Hull City Council Online Mapping
Description: Built on iSMART for Local Government solutions framework, eSpatial implemented a web based solution to allow information analysis within the local council area and communication from the public with council representatives. The application leverages Hull’s existing internet infrastructure providing valuable road work information to the general public. Visitors to the website can report incidents and post information by entering the street address or by simply navigating to the area on the map supplied.
View Case study: pdf  eSpatial Hull CaseStudy




Customer: NOAA Protected Species Information Portal
Application: Web based portal (Endangered & protected Marine species)
Link to Demo Viewlet:
Description: NOAA, (The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), uses an application developed using eSpatial’s iSMART Geospatial Platform to provide an intuitive web based portal for biologists and consultants to view, track, analyze and update real time information regarding endangered and protected marine species.

Protected Species Information Portal (PSIP) is designed by and for non-GIS specialists to provide more effective resource management capability using GeoSpatial technology delivered to any web browser.
View Case study: pdf  eSpatial NOAAP Case Study




iSMART Product Features & Technology


Product Feature: iSMART 5.3 Pure Web Editing (NEW)
Link to Demo Recording:
Description: This recording shows you some of the exciting new pure web editing features available in iSMART 5.3. These features include a new set of iSMART AJAX and JavaScript APIs to allow you to add CAD-like features to pure web applications.

Features provided include:
  • Instant feedback while digitizing
  • Moveable popup menus, attribute information and other controls
  • Geometry editing including insertion & deletion of vertices
  • A variety of snapping options (end point, mid point, vertex)
  • Undo & Redo of edits per user
  • Book marking
  • Roles based access to features
  • Plus lots, lots more

Using iSMART 5.3 you can develop highly interactive, secure, roles based applications which integrate within your business processes.
Notes: This recording has shows the use of a new iSMARTWebEdit sample application provided with iSMART 5.3. The exact look and feel in an application is totally under developer control.
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Product Feature: iSMART and Oracle Spatial 10g
Link to Demo Recording:
Description: This recording shows you the main how iSMART leverages the main features available in Oracle Spatial 10g. The Protected Species Information Portal (PSIP) is designed by and for non-GIS specialists to provide more effective resource management capability using GeoSpatial technology delivered to any web browser.
Notes: This recording has been made with an earlier version of iSMART. The screens show may differ in newer versions of the product.




Product Feature: Pure web & advanced Editing with iSMART
Link to Demo Recording:
Description: This recording shows some of the unique editing features available within the iSMART product.

This includes:
  • Pure web editing (no download, ActiveX or applet) with the iSMART GeoPortal
  • Advanced editing using the iSMART Editor product (which can be embedded in a web page or run as a stand alone client application)

The features shown are those that come “of the box” with iSMART. The iSMART Development SDKs provides a number of APIs (Java, JSP and AJAX) and tags which can be used to develop specific editing applications tailored to your needs.
Notes: In iSMART 5.3 the pure web editing capabilities are greatly enhanced to provide even more advanced editing capabilities. A recording of this will be made available soon.




Product Feature: iSMART GeoPortal Interface
Link to Demo Recording:
Description: This recording shows some of the features of the iSMART GeoPortal interface.

The GeoPortal is an out of the box iSMART component intended for use by three user groups:
  • End Users can use the GeoPortal to to View and Edit preconfigured maps from a web browser. Common web mapping functions including zoom, pan, search & print.
  • Developers use GeoPortal to create maps for use by iSMART applications. A set of web based wizards are provided to create new maps, style layers and associate attribute data with mapping data.
  • System Administrators use GeoPortal to configure the iSMART Server and associated iSMART applications.

It is important to note that the GeoPortal is not the full iSMART product but an interface which is developed using the iSMART Server and development APIs. The features shown are those that come “of the box” with iSMART. The iSMART Development SDKs provides a number of APIs (Java, JSP and AJAX) and tags which can be used to develop specific editing applications tailored to your needs.
Notes: In iSMART 5.3 the pure web editing capabilities are greatly enhanced to provide even more advanced editing capabilities. A recording of this will be made available soon.




Product Feature: Creating Maps using iSMART
Link to Demo Recording:
Description: This recording shows how a map can be created using the iSMART GeoPortal administration tools.

A simple web based wizard is provided allowing you to add layers to the map from a number of sources & set a number of map properties.

Layers can be created from one or more Oracle databases, external systems that publish WMS data, Oracle MapViewer themes or from customer sources (e.g. live feeds) which are configured within the system.

Mapping data includes Vector data stored in Oracle Locator or Spatial, Image or GRID data stored in Oracle GeoRaster, or iSMARTs own Image data – or any formats provided via WMS from other systems (e.g. ESRI, MapInfo, Intergraph, AutoDesk, Bentley etc.)

Once created a map can be accessed from any iSMART application or via the GeoPortal or made available to external systems using the iSMART OGC services (WMS or WFS)
Notes: In iSMART 5.3 features are provided to access mapping data from external mapping systems such as Yahoo Maps.




Product Feature: Creating Maps using external WMS servers
Link to Demo Recording:
Description: This recording shows how a map can be created using the iSMART which includes data from external OGC WMS servers.

Any OGC WMS 1.1.1 compliant server can be accessed from other systems (e.g. ESRI, MapInfo, Intergraph, AutoDesk, Bentley etc.)

Once created an iSMART Map is automatically made available as a WMS provided the map data is configured with the appropriate permissions.

In this way a composite map can be constructed.
Notes: In iSMART 5.3 features are provided to access mapping data from external mapping systems such as Yahoo Maps.




Product Feature: Pure Web Editing using iSMART
Link to Demo Recording:
Description: This recording shows the capabilities provided by iSMART to support editing and creation of Geospatal data from a web browser without the need for client code of plug-in controls (ActiveX of Java applet).

This is just one of the ways iSMART provides editing capabilities. A configurable JAVA API is also provided in applet or standalone format for more advanced capabilities.
Notes: In iSMART 5.3 a new pure web based editing capability is provided which extends the capabilities shown in this recording. A separate recording is available to demonstrate the iSMART 5.3 capabilities.




Product Feature: Offline Editing using iSMART Editor
Link to Demo Recording:
Description: This recording shows the capabilities provided by iSMART Editor to provide editing and creation of Geospatal data when both connected and disconnected from iSMART.

iSMART Editor provides a JAVA API to develop customised editing applications which can be provided within a web page, as a stand alone connected application or as a disconnected application.

Changes made when disconnected can be resynchronised when a connection is available.
Notes: iSMART Editor is provided in source code format to allow for the development of customised editing applications.

iSMART mobile provides the same API as iSMART Editor but is separately licensed for offline usage.




Product Feature: Metadata support in iSMART
Link to Demo Recording:
Description: This recording shows the metadata capabilities provided by iSMART.

ISO compliant metadata may be stored within iSMART and made available for the creation of maps based on metadata search capabilities.

Metadata may be configured based on specific application criteria and the ability is provided to “farm” metadata information from Oracle Spatial databases and external WMS servers
Notes: The iSMART capabilities are provided as part of the iSMART GeoPortal Administration capabilities.




Product Feature: Searching in iSMART GeoPortal
Link to Demo Recording:
Description: This recording shows the various searching capabilities available within the iSMART GeoPortal.
A variety of search criteria are provided including:
  • Attribute based search
  • Spatial search based on location of digitized geometry
  • Geocode search based on geocoded data
Notes: The search capabilities provided within iSMART GeoPortal provide an example of what can be achieved using iSMART – bespoke applications developed using the iSMART APIs can provide more tailored capabilities. An example of this can be seen in the POI searching illustrated in the US DOD Military HOMEFRONT application (a separate recording is available of this).




Product Feature: Map Styling using iSMART
Link to Demo Recording:
Description: This recording shows the various styling capabilities available within the iSMART GeoPortal.

iSMART Maps are styled using a series of web based wizards to style individual layers and attributes. Styling features can defined based on zoom level, attribute or feature.

Once styled, maps are available for use by any iSMART application




Product Feature: iSMART & MapInfo Coexistence
Link to Demo Recording:
Description: This recording shows both iSMART and MapInfo accessing the same geospatial data stored in Oracle spatial and sharing the results using OGC Web Mapping Services (WMS).

Any GIS product which can store data in Oracle Spatial can be used in conjunction with iSMART. In addition, any GIS product which supports the WMS standard can serve data to and consume data from iSMART. Similarly, any GIS system can consume data from iSMART’s Web Feature Service.




Product Feature: iSMART & ESRI Coexistence
Link to Demo Recording:
Description: This recording shows both iSMART and ESRI ArcExplorer accessing the same geospatial data stored in Oracle spatial and sharing the results using OGC Web Mapping Services (WMS).

Any GIS product which can store data in Oracle Spatial can be used in conjunction with iSMART. In addition, any GIS product which supports the WMS standard can serve data to and consume data from iSMART. Similarly, any GIS system can consume data from iSMART’s Web Feature Service.




iSMART Partner Integrations




Customer: PCI Geomatics : Geomatica Image Management Solutions (GIMS)
Application: On demand mapping application for Natural Resources Canada
Link to Demo Recording:
Description: eSpatial and PCI Geomatics joint technologies are used as part of the Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) National Mapping Centre. This advanced system continuously gathers and processes pan-Canadian geospatial satellite and other data to generate and disseminate maps on demand. The Mapping Centre addresses the challenges of updating national map coverages, quickly disseminating critical information and meeting the demands of dozens of applications by reducing redundancy. The Mapping Centre automates many important map-creation tasks, thereby improving interoperability, data management and cost of ownership. The integrated systems from PCI Geomatics, eSpatial as well as Oracle make it possible to deliver critical map information quickly, efficiently, and securely.
Press Release: pdfeSpatial PCI Mapping Center Opening




Customer: 1Spatial : iSMART and Radius Studio Integration to bulk data correction over the web
Application: Pilot using Radius Studio to detect and iSMART to correct data errors
Link to Demo Recording:
Description: eSpatial and 1Spatial joint technologies can be combined to provide web based data correction facilities. In this example the Radius Studio product is programmed to detect data errors in some underlying telcoms data. These errors are then listed in the iSMART GeoPortal for an operator to fix. iSMART Editor is then used to correct the errors and finally the date is then rechecked using Radius Studio.
Notes: The attached screen recording was made under 1Spatial’s former company name Laser-Scan.




Customer: 1Spatial : iSMART and Radius Topology Integration to combine pure web digitizing with back end topology checking
Application: Pilot application showing a bespoke iSMART pure web digitizing example incorporating calls to Radius Topology as data is added and updated.
Link to Demo Recording:
Description: eSpatial and 1Spatial joint technologies can be combined to provide web based data correction facilities.

In this example the Radius Topology product is used to carry out topology checks as data is added and edited using an iSMART Pure web application. The underlying BLPU layers have associated triggers which invokes Radius Topology whenever a change or addition is committed to the database.
Note: The attached screen recording was made under 1Spatial’s former company name Laser-Scan.


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