%0 Conference Proceedings
%4 sid.inpe.br/mtc-m18/2013/12.11.12.10
%2 sid.inpe.br/mtc-m18/2013/12.11.12.10.33
%@issn 2179-4820
%T A framework for web and mobile volunteered geographic information applications
%D 2013
%A Davis Junior, Clodoveu A.,
%A Vellozo, Hugo de Souza,
%A Pinheiro, Michele Brito,
%@affiliation Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)
%@affiliation Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)
%@affiliation Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)
%E Andrade, Pedro Ribeiro,
%E Santanchè, André,
%B Simpósio Brasileiro de Geoinformática, 14 (GEOINFO).
%C Campos do Jordão
%8 24-27 nov. 2013
%I Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE)
%J São José dos Campos
%P 11
%S Anais
%X This paper proposes a framework to be used in the creation of various volunteered geographic information applications, incorporating both Web-based tools and mobile applications (apps). The framework includes the elements required to customize the information collection, while using a unified structure and interface across Web and mobile platforms. We demonstrate the use of the proposed framework in an application, named Strepitus, which gathers information on noise sources, so that users can report abusive sources of noise disturbance. The frameworks elements and the components of Strepitus are presented in tandem, so that the design decisions are made clear. We observe that the framework allows for a quick development of new VGI applications, and this is important for capturing data on phenomena of current interest for the users, thus helping to maximize the number of volunteered contributions.
%@language en
%3 paper16.pdf