Implementation of a geographic information system with big data environment on common data model

Abstract

We introduce an implementation of a GIS (Geographic Information System) research and development subsystem in the CV4SensorHUB (Computer Vision for SensorHUB) framework. The main concept is the usage and connection of open-access online databases such as OpenStreetMaps, Citybik.es, BKK Futár, MÁV Elvira and others. These databases cover different fields in the geographic domain. By connecting these databases with MapReduce paradigm and implementing smart algorithms, we are about to create an online tool where users could parametrize their trips around the town, using the live information and then visualize them on a map. For example, with the OpenStreetMaps it is possible to extract the maps, streets, POIs (point of interest), then with the Citybik.es we can get the live data about public bicycle sharing system, and with the BKK Futár we can access the live public transportation data, vehicles, timetables. In this paper, we focus on the data sources, the architecture with its common data model, and the main implementation steps of the system.