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Dynamic Mapping, a Flash Solution

Published by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan www.asabe.org

Citation:  7th World Congress on Computers in Agriculture Conference Proceedings, 22-24 June 2009, Reno, Nevada (electronic only)  711P0409e.(doi:10.13031/2013.29071)
Authors:   Huafeng Jin, Jiannong Xin
Keywords:   Keywords: pest mapping, Adobe Flash, ActionScript, XML

Pest distribution information for a region is particularly important for specialists and decision makers. Dynamic map is an effective way for pest data visualization and analysis. Traditionally, GIS software is applied to create a visual and dynamic pest distribution map, in which different regions; county, state, or nation, are colored according to the number of pest occurrences. The use of GIS in many cases is only for data visualization. Adobe Flash provides a cost effective alternative in creating dynamic interactive maps based on database, XML representation and ActionScript. This paper presents a dynamic pest mapping mechanism using Adobe Flash instead of expensive GIS software. Flash map retrieves pest data from remote databases and presents the data on a regional demarcated map with proper color legends. Based on Flash map, a generalized map service is developed. This service enables users to create their own customized map which can be embedded in their applications. This solution serves as a useful tool for pest distribution analysis, diagnosing, and plant management. The Flash-based approach can also be applied to other mapping applications.

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