Spatial data integration in heterogeneous information systems’ environment

Abstract

Development of a spatial decision support system requires integration of various spatial data sets coming from different information systems of possibly more than one organization. The spatial decision support system development for spatial planning and environmental protection is discussed and spatial data integration is described. The heterogeneity of information systems from which spatial data come is reflected through their purpose. Utility and real estate cadaster systems imply services to citizens as part of spatial data infrastructure in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The spatial planning information system is intended for registration of environmental changes and spatial decision making. Utility cadaster information system development is described along with important aspects on how to satisfy both functional cadastral services and spatial planning experts needs to analyze information related to land use and network supply systems. Particular attention is given to spatial data transformation for utility cadaster database development in accordance with a prescribed data model.