DEVELOPMENT OF A WEB-BASED GIS APPLICATION FOR POLITEKNIK UNGKU OMAR USING QGIS AND LEAFLET

Abstract

Politeknik Ungku Omar (PUO) accommodates a diverse population of visitors for academic and administrative purposes. The lack of an interactive, web-based platform for accessing spatial information has limited efficient navigation and access to location-based data within the campus. Conventional systems remain static, fragmented, and less user-friendly. To address this gap, this study develops a web-based Geographic Information System (GIS) for the PUO campus, employing open-source tools for spatial and non-spatial data preparation, with Leaflet.js for web deployment. The project involves the acquisition of geospatial data from drone imagery and institutional records. An orthomosaic map was generated and digitized in QGIS to extract essential campus features, including academic blocks, administrative offices, student facilities, roads, and utilities. These datasets were exported and integrated into a Leaflet-based application to create an interactive, dynamic campus map. The system offers user-friendly features such as zooming, panning, clickable icons, pop-up information windows, and layer toggling, enabling efficient access to detailed information on campus facilities. This platform significantly enhances navigation for students, staff, and visitors unfamiliar with the campus. Accessible through standard web browsers, it presents a cost-effective and scalable solution. Furthermore, the system promotes spatial literacy, digital transformation, and improved campus management within PUO.