Geofencer: The Next-Gen Geospatial SaaS Solution

• Client
  Turing
• Timeline
  2022 - 2023
• Tags
  #Geospatial
• website
  https://mercator.tech/#geofencer-features

Introduction

In the age of digital mapping, geospatial data is a gold mine. The ability to not only view but also edit and analyze geospatial data is pivotal for many businesses, developers, and data analysts. Recognizing this need, Geofencer was developed, a cutting-edge geospatial Software as a Service (SaaS) product tailored to provide unparalleled GeoJSON shape creation, editing, and analysis.

Project Description

Overview of Geofencer

Geofencer stands at the crossroads of advanced technology and geospatial data management. Key features of the SaaS product include:

1. Advanced visualization and shape editing.
2. Seamless state management for both client-side and server-side.
3. Unique capabilities for modifying large chunks of GeoJSON data.
4. Convenient uploading to modern databases or developer API.

Technical Stack

Relying on a powerful blend of technologies, Geofencer ensures robust functionality and user-friendly experience:

Javascript & Typescript: Laid the foundation for the entire product, ensuring interoperability and scalability.

React: Powered the user interface, offering a dynamic and responsive application experience.

deck.gl & nebula.gl: These two pivotal libraries empower Geofencer's visualization and shape-editing prowess, rendering intricate geospatial data with precision.

State Management

Seamless state management is at the heart of Geofencer’s efficient operation:

React Context API: Manages the client-side state, ensuring that user interactions with geospatial shapes are smooth and intuitive.

React Query: Takes care of the server-side state, guaranteeing that data is efficiently fetched, synchronized, and mutated when required.

Shape Modification and Uploading

Geofencer stands apart with its advanced features, especially in dealing with GeoJSON data:

1. Users can effortlessly split and transform GeoJSON shapes, allowing for granular control and editing of the geospatial data.
2. Once modified, these shapes can be uploaded directly to state-of-the-art databases like Snowflake and Redshift or accessed via the developer API.

Handling Gigabytes of Data

A significant challenge with geospatial data is its size. Geofencer differentiates itself by providing advanced features that allow users to modify and upload gigabytes of GeoJSON data seamlessly, ensuring that no dataset is too large to handle.

Project Outcome

Geofencer has remarkably enabled the bulk editing and storage of geospatial datasets on its tile server. This provision ensures that users can access, edit, and reuse their data whenever required, marking a substantial stride in the geospatial data management field.

Conclusion

Geofencer is not just another geospatial tool; it's a revolution in how we handle, visualize, and edit geospatial data. By leveraging state-of-the-art technologies and offering advanced features tailored for professionals, it is setting the standard for geospatial SaaS solutions in the digital era. As geospatial data continues to be integral in various industries, tools like Geofencer will be paramount in shaping the future of geospatial data analysis and management.