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Glossary
Dataset
Is basically the equivalent of a spatial resource. In Orbit, all spatial resources are called Datasets. Datasets contain general properties, a data modeling definition, data, and possible legend and/or labeling specifications. It is either vector data, image data or hybrid. Often referred to as a Layer, however it is more precise to refer a Model to a Layer.
Dataset List
The list of Datasets currently accessed or opened within Orbit GIS, also referred to as Table of Contents.
EOS
Short for Enterprise Orbit Server. This server software serves spatial resources to be consulted by Orbit clients, such as Orbit GIS or a corporate application.
IOS
Short for Internet Orbit Server. IOS extends EOS with internet enabling supplements, such as OGC WMS/WFS services. Orbit FlashMap is designed for website & browser integrated map viewing.
Legend
A definition of how a single dataset must be graphically drawn.
Model
Subset of a dataset that holds an exact structural definition of spatial information objects. A Dataset contains at least 1 Model. All objects belong to exactly 1 Model within a Dataset.
Object
see Spatial Information Object.
Resource
A resource is some quantity of data, generally speaking spatial data, that is stored in some place in some way. Most spatial resources are either stored as files in a normal file system, or in servers (RDBMS, OODBMS, internet service or other). Orbit Technology uses Resource Drivers to connect to each format of storage.
Resource Browser
The Orbit GIS user interface to select resources and add it to the workspace
Resource Drivers
A Resource Driver is an Orbit extension allowing Orbit to read (and optionally write) spatial data in a specific storage format. Orbit comes with a Resource Driver API allowing everyone to develop drivers for any storage format. Orbit GIS is standard equipped with default implementations of this API for a range of popular storage formats.
Spatial Information Object (SIO)
Entity that holds information about a single real-world feature. All spatial data from any source is presented as SIO within Orbit.
Storage Format
A physical form in which data is stored on disc.
Workspace
The Orbit GIS way to bundle a group of Datasets and allow you to save and reload your preferred project combination and settings.