Lecture 8 A GIS Project

Steps in a GIS project State the problem or question Define the important issues Get the data Make a diagram or flow chart of the process Discover  Other important issues  Other similar projects Create maps and reports

State the problem or question Where’s the best place for a ski hill in the San Bernardino Mountains?

What are important issues Steep slopes North facing slopes

Get the data

Diagram – flow chart of the process Methodology Tools Workflow

Elevation data

Hillshade of Elevation

Calculate Aspect and show North slopes

Calculate and show the steep slopes

Where are slopes steep and north?

Other important issues Near a road Land available Outside protected areas Outside endangered species areas Is the land big enough  1 acre  100 acres

Review similar projects

Make a map