• Spatial Information Research
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• v.22 no.6
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• pp.67-79
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• 2014

These days open source softwares are being introduced and applied in many countries in the world. Especially, both government and private companies tend to become an spearhead in vitalizing the open source software. In this paper we try to check the degree of vitalizations in open source GIS software and to draw implications in vitalizing ecosystem of open source GIS software. Key players of open source GIS software ecosystem are government, private companies, academic and research institutes, and nonprofit foundations. Government does not have very little policies related to the investment and the support of open source GIS software. Private companies related to the open source GIS software are very few in the number and do not have any clear business model to make a profit. Academic and research institutes are weak in using the open source GIS software, which can be an major obstacle to cultivate software developers. OSGeo Korean branch, established in 2009, is the only nonprofit foundation in Korea which makes an effort to vitalize the open source GIS software, but its results are not very strong up to now in view of both quality and invigoration. In order to vitalize the open source GIS software ecosystem, lots of efforts of key players are needed. Especially, government efforts are very important because it can provide a trigger in vitalizing the open source GIS software ecosystem. The tasks that government should propel are R&D investment, test bed projects in the area of public sector, professional manpower training, and international cooperation and marketing.

• Spatial Information Research
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• v.23 no.6
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• pp.99-107
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• 2015

Recently, the open source software market is becoming bigger and bigger as its demand keeps increasing worldwide. A variety of policies have been driven in Korea in order to vitalize the open source software. However, the performance for vitalizing the open source GIS software has not been initiated yet. The purpose of this research is to generate the support plan to vitalize the domestic open source GIS software which is appropriate for real field by analyzing the actual demand and user requirements. For this purpose we reviewed all the researches related to the vitalization of the open source software and conducted a survey based on the awareness of the open source GIS software, the current vitalization status, the adoption intent and necessary strategies for vitalization. According to the survey, the intent of adopting the open source GIS software is relatively high in both enterprises(97%) and universities(89%). On the other hand it is very low in public organizations(69%). As a result, the survey implies that more intense public relations are needed to escalate the awareness of the open source GIS software in the public organizations. In addition, the survey shows that both education and technology support are definitely needed as a strategies for the vitalization of the open source GIS software. We expect that this research can be utilized as a basic material for the policy making of the vitalization of the open source GIS software in Korea in the future.

• Journal of Cadastre & Land InformatiX
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• v.48 no.1
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• pp.187-199
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• 2018

The purpose of this study is to propose an open source GIS software business model for the revitalization of Korean open source GIS software industry. In this study, we categorized the types of open source software business models and developed an open source software business strategy suitable for GIS companies in Korea. To propose a business model, we applied the business model canvas which is often used in the area of business studies to analyze new business models. We tried to develop the open source GIS business model through both interviews and case studies with Korean open source GIS software companies. We propose three different types of open source GIS software business models such as distributor model, producer model, and 3rd party service provider model as follows: first, the companies which belong to distributor model can carry out business by providing professional services in the market of open source software. Second, the companies which belong to producer model can sell their products to the global market as well as the domestic market. Lastly, given the growing interest in domestic open source software, the number of third-party service providers is likely to continue to increase in the future. Therefore, it is expected that the companies which belong to the third party service provider model will be able to develop various business models by securing the technology.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2018.05a
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• pp.38-38
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• 2018

본 논문에서는 분포형 강우-유출 모형인 GRM(Grid based Rainfall-runoff Model)의 확장성과 편의성 향상을 위한 소프트웨어 개발에 대해서 기술하였다. 본 연구에서는 크게 3가지를 수행하였다. 첫 번째는 기존의 GRM은 HyGIS, MapWindow GIS 등과 같은 GIS 소프트웨어 및 Microsoft MDB와 코드 수준에서 통합된 형태로 개발되었으며, 이러한 특성은 GRM을 이용한 다양한 응용시스템 개발시 제약 조건으로 작용하였다. 본 연구에서는 GRM 모형을 GIS 및 데이터베스와 코드 수준에서 분리하여 GRMCore.dll을 개발하였다. GRMCore.dll은 콘솔 모드 및 GUI에서 유출해석을 실행할 수 있는 소프트웨어와 실시간 유출해석시스템 등과 같이 유출 해석을 위한 다양한 응용 소프트웨어 개발에 공통적으로 활용될 수 있다. 두 번째는 최근 들어 세계적으로 가장 많이 사용되고 있는 오픈소스 GIS 인 QGIS의 plugin으로 GRM 모형의 GUI(QGIS-GRM)를 개발하였으며, GRM 모형의 입력자료 구축을 위해 TauDEM을 이용해서 Drainage Tool을 개발하였다. Drainage Tool에서는 격자별 흐름방향, 하천망, 유역 등과 같은 수문학적 공간정보를 DEM을 이용하여 구축할 수 있다. 세 번째는 개발된 소프트웨어를 오픈소스로 공개하였다. 공개 대상은 GRM 모형, QGIS-GRM, Drainage Tool 등이며, 각 소프트웨어에 대한 매뉴얼을 포함하고 있다. 소스코드의 공개는 세계적으로 널리 이용되고 있는 오픈소스 플랫폼인 Github(https://github.com/floodmodel/)를 이용하였다. 본 연구를 통해서 기존에는 특정 소프트웨어에 코드 수준에서 의존적이던 GRM 모형의 독립성을 향상시켰으며, 이를 통해 다양한 응용 소프트웨어 개발에 대한 적용성을 높일 수 있었다. 또한 QGIS 기반의 GUI 개발, 모형 입력자료 구축 도구의 개발, 개발된 소프트웨어의 오픈소스화 등을 통해서 사용자들이 좀 더 쉽게 GRM 모형을 활용할 수 있게 하였다.

• Journal of Korean Society for Geospatial Information Science
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• v.17 no.4
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• pp.67-74
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• 2009

The 'Open Source' of programing is a method that is not only sharing the source, but also making the S/W by the low cost and easy way. In this study, we made the urban facilities management system(FMS) based on the GeoFOSS of Open Source. This system has the GIS function of the urban facilities management, the u-GIS function using the USN for processing the spatial information. Also, as we use the GeoFOSS of 'Open Source', we can have received many benefits. First, this system has the economic impact, because it is not necessary to buy the commercial GIS software. Second, this system can make most functions of the GIS, the performance does not bad compared to other products. Also, this system strictly conforms to the international standards, it is easy to get a repair, maintenance and interoperability.

• Spatial Information Research
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.141-149
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• 2010

One of recent trends in Web-based GIS is the system development using FOSS (Free and Open Source Software). Open Source software is independent from the technologies of commercial software and can increase the reusability and extensibility of existing systems. In this study, we developed a Web-based GIS for interactive visualization of geographic information using Google Earth and spatial DBMS(database management system). Google Earth Plug-in and Google Earth API(application programming interface) were used to embed a geo-browser in the Web browser. In order to integrate the Google Earth with a spatial DBMS, we implemented a KML(Keyhole Markup Language) generator for transmitting server-side data according to user's query and converting the data to a variety of KML for geovisualization on the Web. Our prototype system was tested using time-series of LAI(leaf area index), forest map, and crop yield statistics. The demonstration included the geovisualization of raster and vector data in the form of an animated map and a 3-D choropleth map. We anticipate our KML generator and system framework will be extended to a more comprehensive geospatial analysis system on the Web.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Surveying, Geodesy, Photogrammetry and Cartography
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• v.40 no.5
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• pp.393-402
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• 2022

Effective data management of underground facilities is very important in terms of human life. For this, input of up-to-date and high-accuracy data should be preceded. Therefore, it is important to have an efficient data input method. In this study, by developing a sewage facility site survey program using open source software, paper drawings could be replaced with tablet PCs. By using a tablet PC, figures and property information acquired from the field are transmitted in real time through a database server. PostGIS query is developed to automate structured editing to minimize manual work in constructing a GIS (Geographic Information System) database for sewage facilities. did. In addition, the database was built using the sewage facility GIS database building program. As a result of comparing and analyzing the existing sewage facility database construction, work process, and work time, the work process was simplified and work time was shortened. In addition, through simple customization of open source software, it will be able to be used for field surveys and database construction in other fields.

• Journal of the Korean Geographical Society
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• v.46 no.6
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• pp.738-750
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• 2011

Partly due to the climate changes, flooding occurs more often than before. Particularly high urbanization causes more damages by flooding with unexpected downpours. Recent mobile telecommunication technology can help to reduce the damage by a natural disaster with quick alarming process. This research aimed to implement a flood warning GIS service system based on open source software and mobile hybrid application program with LBS. The developed system utilized location information of mobile clients for smart phone users to get alerted to flooding immediately. This service system would be very useful in urban areas to reduce the flood damages.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Geographic Information Studies
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.1-16
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• 2016

After entering a more stable growth phase since the 2000s, new urban development has become smaller and fragmented and interiors of existing cities are aging and becoming underutilized. Therefore, using vacant and underutilized land in urban area has high value in national urban policies in terms of compact urban development and circular land use management. To do so, it is necessary to develop scientific research methods and tools to better understand the characteristics and potential of vacant and underutilized land. The main goals of the study are as follows. First, this research aims to develop a pilot system for analysis and assessment of abandoned, vacant, and underutilized space. The pilot system will act as a scientific policy support measure to systematically identify vacant and underutilized space. Busan Metropolitan City, with a variety of vacant and underutilized space, was selected as the case study area. The second goal is to develop a planning support system for abandoned, vacant and underutilized Land using open source GIS software, uDig. GIS based decision support systems or planning support systems to resolve spatial problem is not a new innovation, but using open source GIS provides new opportunities and potential. To conclude, the research will derive implications for future work.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2019.05a
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• pp.372-372
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• 2019

본 논문에서는 격자 기반의 2차원 침수해석 모형인 G2D(Grid based 2-Dimensional land surface flood model)의 GUI 개발에 대해서 기술하였다. G2D 모형은 ASCII 래스터 포맷의 DEM을 이용하여 정형 사각격자로 구성되는 침수모의 도메인을 설정하고, 수위, 수심, 유량 등의 경계조건과 강우와 유량을 연속방정식의 생성항으로 사용하여 2차원 침수모의를 한다. 주요한 침수모의 결과는 ASCII 래스터 포맷을 가지는 수심과 수위 등이다. 이와 같이 G2D 모형은 ASCII 래스터 파일을 주로 이용하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 우선 래스터 파일의 전후처리와 침수모의 결과의 가시화에 대한 편의성을 높이기 위해서 GIS 소프트웨어를 이용하여 GUI를 개발하고자 하였다. 이와 더불어 사용자들이 소프트웨어 구매 비용에 대한 부담을 없애고, 편리하게 사용할 수 있는 오픈소스 소프트웨어를 이용하고자 하였으며, 이 두 가지 조건을 만족할 수 있는 QGIS를 이용해서 G2D 모형의 GUI인 QGIS-G2D를 개발하였다. QGIS-G2D는 QGIS의 plug-in으로 실행된다. QGIS-G2D는 G2D 모형의 실행에 필요한 프로젝트 파일(.g2p)을 GUI를 이용해서 만들 수 있으며, 모의결과를 애니매이션 등으로 가시화 할 수 있는 후처리 기능을 포함하고 있다. 또한 QGIS-G2D는 DEM 수정 기능과 같이 G2D 모형의 입력자료 전처리를 위해서 QGIS plug-in으로 제공되는 여러 가지 기능을 함께 이용할 수 있다. 또한 물리적 분포형 강우-유출 모형인 GRM(Grid based Rainfall-runoff Model)의 QGIS plug-in인 QGIS-GRM과 연계하여, 유역 유출모의와 침수모의를 QGIS 환경에서 함께 수행할 수도 있다. 개발된 소프트웨어는 오픈소스 플랫폼인 GitHub(https://github.com/floodmodel/)를 통해서 제공된다. 본 연구를 통해서 홍수해석에 필요한 강우-유출 모의와 침수모의를 위한 모형을 제공하고, 이를 편리하게 활용할 수 있는 오픈소스 소프트웨어를 제공할 수 있었다. 이러한 연구들은 홍수 분야의 전문가들에 의해서 다양한 분야의 홍수해석에 사용될 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.