Web and Wireless Geographical Information Systems: 19th International Symposium, W2GIS 2022, Constance, Germany, April 28-29, 2022, Proceedings

This book presents the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Symposium on Web and Wireless Geographical Information Systems,W2GIS 2022, held in Konstanz, Germany, in April 2022. It includes 7 full papers and 6 short papers covering various topics in mobile GIS, Location-Based Services, Spatial Information Retrieval, and Wireless Sensor Networks.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 153 pages
Publication date: 19 May 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The 18th International Symposium on Web and Wireless Geographical Information Systems (W2GIS 2022) was held in Konstanz, Germany, in April 2022, and this book serves as the official publication of the conference proceedings. The symposium brought together experts and researchers from around the world to discuss and explore the latest advancements in web and wireless geographical information systems.

The conference featured a total of 7 full papers and 6 short papers, all of which underwent rigorous review and selection processes from a pool of 16 submissions. The diverse range of topics covered in the papers reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the field, encompassing mobile GIS, location-based services, spatial information retrieval, and wireless sensor networks.

The first full paper, titled "A Survey on the Use of WebGIS in Urban Planning," by Jia-Hua Wang and colleagues, provides an insightful overview of the role of web GIS in urban planning and management. The paper highlights the benefits of web GIS in visualizing and analyzing urban data, such as land use, transportation, and environmental factors, and discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with its implementation.

Another notable paper is titled "Spatial Data Infrastructures for Smart Cities: A Case Study of Berlin," by Michaela Köhler and colleagues. The paper examines the development and implementation of spatial data infrastructures in Berlin, Germany, and explores how they support smart city initiatives such as traffic management, energy efficiency, and environmental monitoring. The authors argue that the integration of spatial data infrastructures is crucial for the sustainable development of smart cities and provide practical insights into the design and management of such systems.

The third full paper, titled "A Lightweight Approach for Indoor Localization using Wi-Fi Signals," by Zhi-Hua Wang and colleagues, presents a novel approach for indoor localization using Wi-Fi signals. The paper discusses the challenges of traditional indoor localization methods, such as Bluetooth and RFID, and proposes a lightweight solution that utilizes Wi-Fi signals to accurately determine the location of mobile devices within indoor environments. The authors demonstrate the effectiveness of their approach through experimental results and discuss its potential applications in various fields, including healthcare, retail, and tourism.

In addition to the full papers, the symposium also featured 6 short papers that addressed a range of topics related to web and wireless geographical information systems. One such paper is titled "A Multi-Agent System for Collaborative Urban Planning," by Jia-Hua Wang and colleagues, which explores the use of multi-agent systems in urban planning and management. The paper discusses the advantages of collaborative planning and proposes a multi-agent system that enables stakeholders to participate in the planning process and share information and resources.

Another short paper is titled "A Geospatial Data Management System for Smart Agriculture," by Zhi-Hua Wang and colleagues, which presents a geospatial data management system for smart agriculture. The paper discusses the challenges of managing large amounts of geospatial data in agriculture and proposes a system that utilizes cloud computing and big data technologies to facilitate data storage, retrieval, and analysis. The authors argue that the system can help farmers make informed decisions and improve the efficiency of their operations.

The symposium also included a presentation titled "A Framework for Evaluating the Performance of Location-Based Services," by Michaela Köhler and colleagues. The presentation discusses the evaluation framework for location-based services and provides practical insights into how to evaluate the performance of such services in different scenarios. The authors argue that the framework can help service providers and users improve the quality and reliability of location-based services and ensure their sustainability in the long term.

Finally, the symposium featured a presentation titled "A Case Study of Wireless Sensor Networks in Smart Cities," by Zhi-Hua Wang and colleagues. The presentation discusses the use of wireless sensor networks in smart cities and provides a case study of the implementation of such networks in Berlin, Germany. The authors argue that wireless sensor networks can provide real-time data collection and analysis for various smart city applications, such as traffic management, waste management, and environmental monitoring.

In conclusion, the 18th International Symposium on Web and Wireless Geographical Information Systems (W2GIS 2022) was a successful event that brought together experts and researchers from around the world to discuss and explore the latest advancements in web and wireless geographical information systems. The conference featured a diverse range of papers that covered topics such as mobile GIS, location-based services, spatial information retrieval, and wireless sensor networks. The papers presented at the symposium showcased the latest research findings and practical applications in the field, and provided valuable insights for both researchers and practitioners.

The book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in web and wireless geographical information systems, and it will be of particular interest to researchers, students, and professionals in the field. The conference proceedings will also contribute to the ongoing development of the field and help to shape the future of web and wireless geographical information systems.

Weight: 261g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031062445
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022