GIS Data Visualization & Distribution Methods

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   No significant additional investment in software or servers. Immediate implementation. Highly customizable for indivdual groups of users. Directly reads an ArcView Project.
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  No control over data, it can easily be copied. User must have a DVD reader in computer. Data updates require new CDs, DVDs, or downloads.
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DVD - ArcExplorer, ArcPress Document, and Data & Imagery Files

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CD - Either of Above Options

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ArcIMS Viewer

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ArcWeb Services Viewer

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ArcWeb Explorer (ASP.Net or PHP Custom Version)

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Google Maps (ASP.Net or PHP Custom Version)

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SharpMap (ASP.Net Custom Implementation)

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MapServer

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MapBuilder

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MapXtreme 2005 .NET

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GeoServer

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DEMIS WebMap Server

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Hybrid
Viewer Resides on Client Computer & Is Served Data From Internet/Intranet

ArcGIS Explorer

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Google Earth

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WorldWind (with customizations)

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uDig (with customizations)

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SharpMap (Windows App Version)

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WorldWind (with customizations)

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MapDotNet Server 2007

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MapWindow GIS

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Dapple (based on WorldWind)

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