T-02: PyWPS a tutorial for beginners and developers
PyWPS is Python implementaiton of OGC Web Processing Service (WPS) in it's current 1.0.0 version. It is possible to run it as CGI application, in mod_python environment or as Java servlet. PyWPS does not implement any analytical functionality by itself, this has to be done by specific process, which has to be configured or programmed by the user. PyWPS offers just the WPS communication.
In the workshop and tutorial, following topics will be discussed:
Installation
Configuration (CGI, mod_python, Java servlet)
Process writing
PyWPS and MapServer
PyWPS and GRASS GIS
PyWPS and other GIS tools (Proj4, GDAL/OGR, ...)
PyWPS and OpenLayers - Client for OGC WPS
presenter
Jorge de Jesus (Plymouth Marine Laboratory)
Luca Casagrande (Università degli Studi di Perugia)