Abstract:
Introduction of automation in various professions has not only reduced the reaction time of different organizations but it has also increased their efficiency manifold. This changing scenario demands Army in general and field formations in particular to adopt such techniques to increase their battle efficiency. The project is mainly aimed at creation of a system consisting of a Web Map Server and a User end application for the manipulation of maps. Main methodology of IDiOM is to place different tools in the workspace in order to explore different resources and link further details of plans and data. This is being done by making interface and establishing a database with an efficient use of maps available on Pakistan Army intranet; the potential users will be able to register themselves on the website. A user having PA number can only register him, which will be verified by administrator of IDiOM. Once the user is verified by the administrator, he will be given certain rights for the manipulation of maps. The application is based on simple query syntax for posting a request for the desired layers and zoom window to the server, which returns a map as a standard picture .Routes, units and important installations will be marked on these entities, where the authorized users will be given full access to change/update the locations and feature. The integrity of maps has been validated before uploading on GeoServer. The application has also been successfully tested on various browsers to check the compatibility issues creation, updating and transportation of plans has also been tested and validated.
