Metadata Browsed Graphic Shape File
RegistrationReceived
A
MapSearchForm
MapSearchltems
I
MapSearchResult
I
Figure 4. Illustration of building the web pages
RESULTS
The illustration of web pages for thematic database can
be seen in the appendices. It obviously seen that the on
line thematic database provides, at least, four advantages
for the users:
1. The integrated design of database allows cooperation
with other institution dealing with the thematic data
2. The data standardization makes data exchange can
easily performed among users.
3. The system can be accessed anytime by users in
remote location
4. The cost can be minimized by allowing web access
to the data
CONCLUSION
The on-line thematic database system is proven to be a
feasible system to facilitate the information for users in
the whole world. This system is readily accessible to the
users, cut the budget and time for having the dataset.
Even, the system allows sharing and cooperation with
many institutions in digital thematic maps. However, the
development of the system needs a great amount of
investment. Indeed, this system may need lot of
improvement to accommodate the various users and
institutions who need for digital thematic map
information.