North Slope Decision Support System Requirements & Specifications November 9, 2009 Fairbanks, Alaska
Notes from Day 1 Data Layers Add connection to ADF&G – Anadromous Waters Catalog Databases – Online GIS system NHD Lakes (better than current layer) Rivers (better detail) Vegetation layer from GINA More to be covered by Amy Tidwell in Data Plan Discussion
Notes from Day 1 Data Explorer More Ways to Query Multiple variables “Blank” call – show all data in window Google-like Phrase Parsing More Explanation if Data is not accessible: Feedback on how data call is progressing Internet Connection Web Service Problems Export to Excel/Txt file should include metadata or citation data Cache for local data Additional Data Analysis Capabilities
Notes from Day 1 Ice Road Planning – Interface & Data Remove/Clear for GIS Layers DEM – higher detail Higher Detail Lakes – from NHD Vegetation Layer Manually Draw Route to Assess Efficiency
Notes from Day 1 Ice Road Planning - Algorithm Allow range of start points (e.g. along a stretch of Dalton Hwy) Use Past Crossing Locations Assessment of Efficiency of Historic Routes Synthetic River Cross Section Work with Finer Detail Features (eg. Lakes) If Algorithm can’t proceed, provide explanation Grid too coarse No valid routes
Notes from Day 1 Ice Road Planning – Usage Arrange meeting with Industry Other industry contacts?
Notes from Day 1 Tool Distribution Make tool available for testing and feedback Licensing NSDSS Central Website