Web Map Service (Noun)
Meaning
A computer program that produces maps of spatially referenced data dynamically from geographic information.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The web mapping application utilized a web map service to generate interactive maps of real-time weather data for users.
- Experts integrated a web map service into their environmental monitoring system to display updated data on forest fires.
- Developers implemented a web map service to create maps for the new urban planning platform, allowing users to visualize city infrastructure projects.
- Researchers utilized a web map service to produce interactive maps illustrating the spread of disease outbreaks across different regions.
- The web map service enabled users to explore historical maps of urban growth and development in a dynamic and interactive environment.