Open Source Java GIS Software for Linux

GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. Designed for interoperability, it publishes data from any major spatial data source using open standards: WMS, WFS, WCS, WPS and REST

GeoTools is an open source (LGPL) Java code library which provides standards compliant methods for the manipulation of geospatial data. GeoTools is an Open Source Geospatial Foundation project. The GeoTools library data structures are based on Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) specifications.

Karto allows to calibrate a scanned map (or aerial photos) with some known geo-points (Lambert, UTM, ...). After that, you can add any points (GPS points) in the map to build your own map. You can also add a transparent GIF image in the map after calibration (cave, mines, roads, ...). You can realize your own cartes with the data you add inside adding/showing/hiding layers of data. You can import/export your data files (after checking and correcting them) in differents formats.

GpsPrune is a java application to view and manage coordinate data, eg from GPS units. With it you can load a variety of text and Xml formats, view the data (in 2d and 3d), edit and convert the data, correlate photos and audio, create charts and more.

geolocate is a front-end java program that works with google maps to provide dynamic maps to users. Combined with the flexibility of XML and the power of javascript, users can see various relationships on their map to draw conclusions.

ScapeToad is an easy to use application for the cartogram creation. Cartograms are deformed maps where the polygon size is proportional to a given statistical value. ScapeToad reads and writes Shapefiles. See <https://github.com/christiankaiser/ScapeToad> for the latest version of the code.

The Wildfire Management Tool (WMT) predicts the potential fire behavior of a wildland fire. WMT incorporates a 3D terrain viewer, the tenets of the Campbell Prediction System (CPS) and the Rothermel fire spread equations to depict fire behavior. WMT is used to adjust tactics & strategies to ensure the safety of firefighters and the effective use of firefighting resources. Requires Java 8 (included) - http://www.java.com/download

GeOxygene aims at providing an open framework which implements OGC/ISO specifications for the development and deployment of geographic (GIS) applications. It is a open source contribution of the COGIT lab. at the IGN (the French National Mapping Agency).

The BEAM project has moved away from SourceForge.net to a dedicated web site at http://envisat.esa.int/beam

CAVOR is an engine for building apps that involve both graphic and text/numeric data. Primarily GIS is the initial focus, but consider also CAD, CASE, project management (eg PERT charts), and others. Built-in scripting, C API, also supports Tcl and Java.

A library written in Java to manipulate GPX files. Also contained is a GUI program to visualize GPX files and the effects of manipulating them.

JetSteam-3D is 3D GIS technology developed by Alchemedia. that allows the streaming of image,DEM,X3D,and WFS data to an applet. The javascript enabled applet allows the creation of 3D enabled WebGIS applications using typical AJAX techniques.

This project provides a library of easy to use 2D graphics editor tools and a functional and extendable stand-alone graphics editor.

MegaTrack is a Java application for hurricane and tropical storm tracking for Atlantic and eastern Pacific storms.

Narvik is a tool for conducting numerical and visual analysis in cartography.

The Prajna project is a collection of tools and utility classes combining visualization, geographic displays, data fusion, and semantic reasoning into a cohesive toolkit for enhancing information discovery and reasoning.

XML Parser, Data Processing API and Specific Implementations for SensorML.

Siafu simulates individual agents and their context, from home to city-wide scenarios. As a developer, you use the API to write your simulation for the purposes of data-set generation, test or visualization, optionally hooking it to your own application.

StateVis is a package that allows states (or groups) to create a browsable database of their Landsat holdings.

TeNeM (Telecommunications Network Model) is a PostgreSQL schema with PL/pgSQL functions and triggers intended to make with a fiber optic network management. It is also a GIS JUMP plug-in to edit and visualize the data. PostGIS is used to extend Postgre.

This software enables easy creation and sharing of district maps online.

Tunelator processes tunnel profile data for surveying work. It provides a powerfull grid editor, 3D preview, export to Prowin, Ispol, MDT and DXF (2D and 3D views with convenient layering).

Viperfish is intended for the sailor looking to improve his weather forecasting. Viperfish provides the ability to visualise and modify GRIB (weather prediction) files, it can plot routes and provides routing based on coming weather and boat performance.

Use map data to plan hikes or explore new areas. Includes 3D maps of terrain rendered in real-time; trace trails across the terrain and get height verses distance profiles; tile together adjacent maps to create seamless map areas. Reads USGS SDTS files.

Ycad is a library of CAD functions in Java. Currently only DXF is supported for reading, viewing and writing. The DXF drawing may be rendered to a Graphics object for printing or imaging.