UDig
| Company type | Open source software |
|---|---|
| Industry | Geographic information system software |
| Founder | Refractions Research |
| Headquarters | Canada |
| Products | Geographic information system application |
| Website | udig |
uDig is a geographic information system (GIS) application created by the Canadian consultancy Refractions Research. Developed atop the Eclipse framework, it delivers comprehensive Open Source GIS functionality with layered support. Implemented in Java, uDig is distributed under both the Eclipse Public License (EPL) and BSD licenses.
This software incorporates GRASS GIS to enable sophisticated vector data manipulation and features JGRASS along with hydrological modules from the Horton Machine. It accommodates multiple data formats such as shapefiles, PostGIS databases, and Web Map Service (WMS) protocols.
Often utilized as a foundational platform, uDig serves as the basis for other GIS solutions including DIVA-GIS and the Distant Early Warning System (DEWS) designed for tsunami monitoring.