Transmission of Spatial Data Through Web Services (Web Map Service and Web Feature Service) Based on Geographical Information Systems

Abstract

This article describes two Web services using geographical information systems which enable exchange of spatial information between the distributor or government institution and clients who require environmental spatial data. The introduction explains the reasons for introducing Web services and standards governing this area, followed by a presentation of differences between the Web Map and Web Feature services and a description of their technical characteristics. The article concludes by presenting two solutions put forward by the Environmental Agency of the Republic of Slovenia.