DIVA: From Structured Data to Spatial Intelligence
Integrated cultural, agritourism, and infrastructure layers within the Berat territory.
Understanding Spatial Integration
Spatial integration in DIVA links structured indicators to geographic space, enabling spatial analysis of territorial patterns.
Through PostGIS, each indicator is stored with geometry and can be queried, mapped, and analyzed, transforming static data into spatially-aware analytical outputs.
Core Spatial Functions
Geometry-Based Data Model
Indicators are associated with geometric data types (points, lines, polygons), enabling spatial representation within the database.
GIS Integration
Geospatial data is visualized and analyzed through GIS platforms such as QGIS, supporting advanced territorial exploration.
PostGIS Spatial Queries
Spatial functions allow analysis of proximity, containment, and spatial relationships directly within PostgreSQL.
GeoJSON Outputs
Spatial data is exported in GeoJSON format, enabling integration with web applications and interactive maps.
Transforming Data into Spatial Intelligence
Data Collection → Database Integration → Spatial Analysis
Identify Data
Standardize Data
Structured indicators are collected and standardized from multiple sources, ensuring consistency and readiness for integration into the DIVA data model.
Integrate with PostGIS
Database Integration
Data is integrated into a PostGIS-enabled relational database, where indicators are linked to geometry and prepared for spatial queries and geospatial analysis.
Visualize and Analyze
Spatial Analysis
Spatial queries and geospatial functions are applied to identify patterns, relationships, and territorial dynamics, enabling data-driven insights and decision support.
The spatial layer in DIVA integrates geospatial data within the analytical system, enabling the transition from structured data to spatial intelligence.
This allows users to explore, analyze, and interpret territorial data within a geographic context, supporting more informed and context-aware decision-making.