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A multi-agent system architecture for geographic information gathering.

Gang-Yi Gao1, Shen-Kang Wang

  • 1College of Computer Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China. ggy0222@sina.com.

Journal of Zhejiang University. Science
|October 21, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a multi-Agent architecture for efficient geographic information gathering on the World Wide Web (WWW). The system uses Geography Markup Language (GML) to improve retrieval and user access to spatial data.

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Area of Science:

  • Geographic Information Science
  • Computer Science
  • Web Technologies

Background:

  • The World Wide Web (WWW) contains extensive geographic information.
  • Retrieving this spatial data is time-consuming and challenging.
  • Diverse user needs complicate information access.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel model for geographic information gathering.
  • To address the challenges of locating and retrieving spatial data online.
  • To cater to varied user interests in geographic information.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a multi-Agent (MA) architecture for information gathering.
  • Construction of a prototype system utilizing Geography Markup Language (GML).
  • Implementation of a three-tier system: Client, Web Server, and Data Resource.

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Main Results:

  • A functional prototype system demonstrating the MA architecture.
  • Efficient handling of geographic information retrieval through GML.
  • Detailed explanation of the Web Server's operational processes.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed multi-Agent model enhances geographic information gathering on the WWW.
  • The GML-based system effectively addresses retrieval challenges.
  • The three-tier architecture provides a scalable solution for spatial data access.