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An Internet Browser-Based Mapping Application for Improving Mine
Safety in Virginia1
Todd Richardson2
Abstract. The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, & Energy is
developing a comprehensive, spatial database of mining, minerals, and
energy in the Southwest Virginia coalfield. A searchable web-based
mapping system, based on AutoDesk’s MapGuide server, has been
established to provide a graphical tool to access georeferenced mine maps
and related mine data critical to supporting Virginia’s strategy to reduce
mine safety risks. The MapGuide application is a relatively low-cost
platform that provides the ability to share raster images, ESRI shapefiles,
AutoDesk drawing files, connectivity to external database layers, and
other complex spatial data sources concurrently and seamlessly.
MapGuide also offers users a highly customizable user interface.
Additional Key Words: Web-Based Mapping, GIS, Abandoned Mine
Maps
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1Paper was presented at the 2004 Advanced Integration of Geospatial Technologies in
Mining and Reclamation, December 7 - 9, 2004, Atlanta, GA.
2Todd Richardson is an Information Systems Manager with the Virginia Department of
Mines, Minerals, and Energy, Division of Administration, Big Stone Gap, Virginia,
24219.Introduction
The Department of Mines, Mineral and Energy (DMME) has implemented web-based
map viewing applications based on Autodesk MapGuide?. Through these applications,
DMME users may view a collage of GIS data from various internal and external sources.
This application provides rapid and easy access to massive amounts of data in both raster
and vector based data sets. This paper describes the background for this application
creation, the tools and infrastructure used, how it was interfaced with other systems, as
well as some of the custom functionality added to provided increased utility.
Agency Background
The Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy’s mission is “to enhance the
development and conservation of energy and mineral resources in a safe and
environmentally sound manner in order to support a more productive economy in
Virginia.” In order for our staff to accomplish this mission, DMME must provide tools to
search, review, analyze and understand what active and abandoned mine workings exist
in the state of Virginia and how those activities relate to other land uses.
Customers
DMME mine engineers, inspectors, technical specialists, and other staff frequently
receive requests for information from engineers, consultants, mining companies,
contractors and citizens concerning previous…