Data structure, Access and Presentation in Web-GIS for marine research

A prototype Web--GIS system has been constructed as a replacement for the ageing ODB system. It consists of a software stack with PostGIS as a data store, GeoServer as a data accessor and a client implemented in JavaScript with HTML5/CSS3. The client utilises the OpenLayers JavaScript library, as well as other JavaScript utility libraries. The application is compliant with current standards for storing and presenting and communicating geographic data, as well as current standards in web development. The most central geospatial standards employed are the OGC standards SFA, WMS and WFS. The utilised software, standards, work process and experiences acquired in the construction of this system system are described and documented in the thesis. As such, the thesis may provide findings and advice useful for carrying out similar or related projects