Cloud Hosted GIS Systems

There is much more going on behind the view of our web maps!

Cardinal have a cloud-based GIS system stack sourcing spatial data from a corporate database that can be connected from QGIS anywhere in the world that has internet connectivity. Data is stored on an enterprise database that has security measures and safeguard backups with data hosted in Australia, which complies as an ASX requirement. Our GIS system is an ideal system for mining & exploration juniors and mid-caps with projects based in Australia and worldwide with the same capability as more expensive enterprise GIS systems that only the large organisations and mining companies can afford.

Below is a simplified model that outlines our vision for a cloud-based GIS system that offering comparable functionality to expensive Enterprise GIS systems whilst accessible at a much lower cost using Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS). This data is stored in a corporate database being the “single source of truth” for GIS information that is accessed by multiple users with multi editing capability.

QGIS for GIS Technical users

QGIS software serves as our desktop GIS software of choice for creating and updating GIS datasets, which are then uploaded to a well-organized enterprise PostGIS database (PostgreSQL) and stored on the cloud. This PostGIS database is spatially enabled using the PostGIS extension allowing for efficient storage and management of spatial data. Multiple GIS Technical users can access this data from anywhere in the world, provided they have internet access either within the country or at a site or head office located elsewhere.

Web Maps for Non-Technical Users

A web map interface is a powerful tool for viewing your company’s GIS data. Our team at Libertas Infinity can fully customise the interface to meet your unique requirements. Our web maps can be accessed from anywhere in the world with an internet connection, allowing for efficient collaboration across teams and borders. Through different themes such as exploration, site disturbance tracking, proposed & existing mine and site infrastructure, heritage, water bore monitoring, and safety, you can easily access the information that is most relevant to your specific needs. You can toggle layers on and off, query features, take measurements, view photographs, and even print maps. We ensure that you maintain full control over the data by setting permissions for users based on their roles and responsibilities. Through our web map interface, you can also integrate data from various disciplines and view them in relation to each other, providing a single source of truth for your organisation

Mobile Field App for Field Use

We prefer the Mergin Maps field data app for collecting field data because it works seamlessly with our PostGIS database. Mergin Maps offers a wide range of features that promote efficient data collection, allowing us to create bespoke collection projects such as disturbance tracking, photos, and field observations. Once a project is set up, all necessary data such as capture methods and equipment, as well as base maps and imagery including air photography, are readily available. As most phones and tablets come with built-in GPS, data captured on these devices can be synced automatically with the app when in range of mobile coverage or Wi-Fi, without requiring any extra steps. Once synced, the data can be easily viewed on a web map from anywhere in the world.

Cloud Hosting of Enterprise GIS System Stack

Our partnership with a reputable third-party service provider based in Perth allows us to offer a state-of-the-art, Australia-based online GIS system. This is especially important for ASX-listed companies, where data security and backups are paramount. Our GIS system is hosted on cloud-based servers that are maintained by our partner and offer a range of support services including web servers, a spatially enabled PostgreSQL server (like SQL Server) known as PostGIS, a cloud file server, and a data collection server called Mergin Server. These technical services are part of the “GIS Stack” that supports our online GIS system, with the end user only needing to focus on the practical, user-facing features of the system. Overall, our collaboration with this third-party provider ensures that our clients can trust in a reliable, secure, and technologically advanced FOSS GIS system.