Abstract:

Geospatial data is considered the largest data sets space exceeds the capabilities of the current computer system. An important part of the large data is data that is associated with the geographical location and size as well as the diversity of data that are rising quickly, at least by 20% each year. This paper provides an overview on geospatial big data include: definitions, the main features and components need to be supported in a system for handling this data efficiently. In addition, the challenges and opportunities of geospatial big data processing also outlined in this paper.