Web-Based Augmented Reality Mobile GIS for Disease Prevention and Control Programme

Abstract

This paper designs and develops a Malaysian geospatial dengue information sys-tem (MyGeoDIS) in Selangor using augmented reality and mobile web GIS technology towards enhancing the existing analytical functions and data management of dengue outbreak monitoring programme. The method utilised three stages to create the system, namely system design, system development, system testing and application. Datasets of local users’ opinion, topographic map, contour, land use, rainfall, population, and dengue cases were collected ethically and pro-cessed using ArcGIS, QGIS, MapGuide, 000webhost and Wikitude. This pro-posed system has demonstrated common elements and functions of a beneficial disease information system according to the local health requirements. Start Window of the system offers both of authorised user or public user for ethically ac-cessing the system. The authorised user could manipulate the system for conducting spatial analysis. This interactive system also provides Home Window, Map Window, Management Window, Analysis Window, Sharing Window and General Info Window for a systematic guideline especially for non-geospatial back-ground users. The system is facilitated with a mobile-virtual reality apps for dis-playing real situations of the hotspots. This unique disease control prototype has been established with a minimal cost and an integrated geospatial capability including the data input, processing, management, analysis and information sharing geoinformation of the disease.