SAFERS importer mapper component

Release Announcement: Safers Importer Mapper Component

The Safers Importer Mapper is a key component of the ERMES infrastructure within Project Safers. This component streamlines the ingestion and delivery of maps as layers through OGC services. Here's a overview:

• Importer: Facilitates seamless data retrieval from the Data Lake (CKAN) and publication of various geospatial formats (e.g., GeoTiff, GeoJSON) into the Mapper module.

• Mapper: Offers robust map serving capabilities via OGC services, powered by a customized Geoserver version.

Key Highlights:

• Efficient Importer Settings: Easily configure active layer limits and deletion policies.
• Seamless Integration: Connect effortlessly to message brokers for timely notifications on new data.
• Enhanced Security: Implement OAuth for secure access to non-public Data Lake files.
• Scalable Database Support: Utilize PostGIS for reliable data storage and retrieval.
• Flexible Geoserver Configuration: Tailor settings to suit project requirements.

Deployment Made Simple:

1. Install Docker Compose.
2. Clone the repository.
3. Customize environment files as needed.
4. Utilize the provided makefile for easy configuration, build, and deployment.
5. Access the running Geoserver to configure credentials and explore documentation.

Optional Enhancements:

• Fine-tune layer settings via the database table layer-settings.
• Streamline migrations with alembic.
• Perform manual imports for specific data types using the notifier.py script.

Important Notes:

• Ensure accuracy in declared geometry to avoid issues with bounding box filtering.

For a smoother workflow in managing geospatial data, integrate the Safers Importer Mapper component into your infrastructure