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Effective Vector Data Transmission and Visualization Using HTML5
In this paper we evaluate the potential of the next major revision of HTML (Hypertext
Markup Language), that is HTML5, to provide an effective platform for the transmission
and visualization of vector based geographical data. Relative to the current version of HTML,
HTML 4.01, HTML5 offers an improved platform to perform these tasks through greater interoperability
with existing technologies and the introduction of many new API’s. Visualization of
vector data can be achieved using the new methods of inline-SVG and the Canvas API. An analysis
of the pros and cons of each method is presented. HTML5 introduces a novel WebSocket
API which defines a full-duplex communication channel between client and server. This provides
improved data communication both in terms of bandwidth utilization and network latency
relative to existing push technologies. To demonstrate the effectiveness of HTML5 for vector
data delivery a novel selective progressive transmission methodology is implemented using the
WebSocket and Canvas API’s