OrbisGIS

OrbisGIS is an open-source geographic information system (GIS) application designed for spatial data analysis and map production. Developed in Java, it runs on major desktop platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, and is aimed at researchers, educators, and GIS professionals who require advanced spatial analysis capabilities.

OrbisGIS handles a wide range of data types, including vector formats (for example Shapefile and GeoJSON), raster data (such as GeoTIFF), and spatial databases (notably PostGIS). It supports standard open formats and services, including OGC-compliant WMS and WFS servers, enabling data access and sharing through common GIS workflows. The software emphasizes reproducibility of analyses through project files and an integrated workflow environment.

Its feature set covers data visualization, editing, and geoprocessing, as well as spatial analysis and querying. Users can style maps, combine layers, perform spatial calculations, and export results as maps or reports. OrbisGIS also provides an API and extension mechanisms that allow researchers to tailor or extend its capabilities, for example through additional data connectors, analysis tools, or custom scripts.

OrbisGIS is distributed as open-source software and maintained by a community of contributors. Documentation, tutorials, and download packages are provided on the project’s website and public repositories, enabling adoption in teaching, research, and professional GIS tasks.