UrbanTEP / VISAT

Introduction

VISAT is standing for Visualization and Analytical Toolbox, is a technology provided by GISAT within the Urban Thematic and Exploration Platform (UrbanTEP). This toolset is designed to facilitate the seamless integration, exploration, visualization, and analysis of diverse datasets. Moreover, VISAT is equipped with features that makes possible to visualize data results for sharing and usage insights a powerfull tool in data-driven communication. Developed on the robust foundation of GISAT's Panther framework, VISAT is continuosly undergoing technological advancements. Within the GREENGAGE project, the VISAT technology, as an integral part of UrbanTEP, extends its support to Pilot solutions, ensuring capabilities such as data integration and exploration are as effective and efficient as they are in the UrbanTEP environment.

UrbanTEP/VISAT web application plays a pivotal role in supporting Citizen Observatory co-production processes in three main areas:

  • data integration and provision,
  • data visualization,
  • data exploration and analysis

The extent of support required from UrbanTEP/VISAT for different Citizen Observatory projects depends on the specific needs and user requirements.

Application structure: 2-in-1

UrbanTEP/VISAT is deliberately split into two complementary modes that share the same data and styling:

  • User stories (narrative): guided, chaptered flows with side-panel text and map views that reinforce the storyline. Ideal for communicating insights and curated takeaways to non-technical audiences.
  • Data explorer (analysis/comparison): an interactive workspace for selecting pilots/themes/layers, switching periods or attributes, toggling opacity and legends, comparing variants (including multi-map/slider views), and exporting or sharing when allowed.

Use stories to lead users through a curated narrative; use the explorer to probe the data, compare scenarios, and validate findings.

Related docs: see the User Guide for workflows, the Data Model for metadata structures, Integration for onboarding data, and Deployment for ops guidance.