TITLE:
Three Applications of V.3 Google Maps: Just for Display of Data, or Analysis as Well?
AUTHORS:
Alan G. Phipps
KEYWORDS:
V.3 Google Maps, Pin Maps, Polygon Maps, XML Data, Fusion Table, Asynchronous Loading
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Geographic Information System,
Vol.6 No.5,
October
21,
2014
ABSTRACT: A question about the
analytical capability of Google maps is answered for three examples of pin
maps, and polyline and polygon maps that are computer-programmed with the third
version of the Google maps application. One map reads XML data stored on the
home server, whereas another downloads its data from an online fusion table,
and the third includes pre-programmed data. Each map permits users to query
mashup layers after the map has loaded. However, an analytical capability
comparable to GIS should require users to have access to their data for
analysis with their own functions while the map is loading. The technical
constraint of asynchronous loading of data for Google maps is illustrated for
each map. In conclusion, only one map has an analytical capability that is
achieved by means of deprecated synchronous loading of data.