Core mapping application programming interface (CMAPI)

Michael J. Mayhew; Doug J. Barnum; Stephen W. Barth

doi:10.1117/12.488295

30 July 2002 Core mapping application programming interface (CMAPI)

Michael J. Mayhew, Doug J. Barnum, Stephen W. Barth

Proceedings Volume 4744, Radar Sensor Technology and Data Visualization; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.488295
Event: AeroSense 2002, 2002, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Geographic data elements are an essential part of any intelligence information system. Visualization of this data on map displays is indispensable in supporting data analysis for mission objectives. No matter what the application domain, (DoD/State Government/e-commerce) the display of information on a geographic map is no longer a "nice-to-have" feature; it's now a mandatory one. The need for data visualization with map graphics has created an abundant supply of mapping products. The capabilities of these products range from advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to basic products for map graphics presentation. The Core Mapping Application Programming Interface, CMAPI, provides a standardized interface to commercial and government off-the-shelf map engines. Using CMAPI allows application developers and their customers to avoid being locked into a specific vendor. As a result, sites where applications are deployed can avoid having to license multiple products that perform the same function. CMAPI is designed and implemented using software component technology for "plug and play" map engine compatibility. CMAPI front-end software components are easy to integrate with web-based thin-client and multi-platform thick client applications. CMAPI back-end components provide implementation of core mapping functionality using any one of several off-the-shelf map engines. In addition, CMAPI provides an XML import and export capability that allows applications to share map data while using different map engines.

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Michael J. Mayhew, Doug J. Barnum, and Stephen W. Barth "Core mapping application programming interface (CMAPI)", Proc. SPIE 4744, Radar Sensor Technology and Data Visualization, (30 July 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.488295

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Visualization

Geographic information systems

Associative arrays

Human-machine interfaces

Computer programming

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Data visualization

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