Kosmo (GIS)
| Company type | Software |
|---|---|
| Industry | Geographic information system software |
| Founder | SAIG S.L. |
| Products | Kosmo Server, Kosmo Desktop, Kosmo Web Client, Kosmo Mobile |
| Website | www |
Kosmo is a desktop geographic information system (GIS) developed by SAIG S.L., featuring advanced capabilities. It is built upon the JUMP GIS platform and incorporates well-established open-source libraries such as Geotools and the JTS. Compatible with both Windows and Linux operating systems, Kosmo supports a variety of vector data formats including Shapefile, GML, KML, DWG, and DXF, alongside database systems like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Oracle. Additionally, it handles raster data formats such as TIFF, ECW, MrSID, as well as standard image types including BMP, GIF, JPEG, and PNG. The software provides an intuitive interface equipped with tools for spatial data visualization, editing, and analysis, enhanced by integration with Sextante libraries for processing both raster and vector data.
One of Kosmo’s significant commercial benefits lies in its modular design that allows functionality expansion through plugins. It is available under the terms of the GNU General Public License.
The Kosmo product line comprises:
- Kosmo Server: A server solution for both raster and vector cartographic services
- Kosmo Desktop: A desktop GIS application offering comprehensive querying, editing, and analytical functions
- Kosmo Web Client: A cartographic viewer compatible with OGC-compliant services
- Kosmo Mobile: GIS application tailored for mobile platforms
For advanced raster operations such as gridding, interpolation, and geostatistical analysis, Kosmo can be integrated with other GIS tools like SAGA GIS.