1. Utilizing GIS Applications An Overview Su Leone, A.A.S, M.S.Ed.

2. Definition of GIS  Geographic (or Geospatial) Information System  GIS helps users capture, store, manage and analyze spatial data by allowing them to query it, and examine relationships between places. Su Leone, A.A.S, M.S.Ed.

3. Major GIS Software Companies *  ArcGIS Suite  Map 3D, Topobase, MapGuide (AutoCAD)  Map Suite (Microstation)  GeoMedia  IMAGINE Photogrammetry  MapInfo  Smallworld (utility companies) * Source: Wikipedia, 2015. Su Leone, A.A.S, M.S.Ed.

4. Primary Uses of GIS  Site Mapping  Site-to-Site Navigation  Spatial Analysis  Trend Analysis Su Leone, A.A.S, M.S.Ed.

5. Primary Uses of GIS – Site Mapping  Source:  Traditional topographic and boundary surveys  Geotagged data  Historical document images  Processing:  Data management of individual features  Layout for sharing Su Leone, A.A.S, M.S.Ed.

6. Primary Uses of GIS – Site Mapping  Examples:  Feature mapping  Crime mapping  Tax mapping  Zoning mapping  Georeferencing historical maps  Topographic mapping  Crowdsourced mapping Su Leone, A.A.S, M.S.Ed.

7. Primary Uses of GIS – Site Mapping  Georeferencing raster images with control points  http://video.arcgis.com/watch/1553/automatic- georeferencing-in-arcgis-101 http://video.arcgis.com/watch/1553/automatic- georeferencing-in-arcgis-101 Su Leone, A.A.S, M.S.Ed.

8. Primary Uses of GIS – Site-to-Site Navigation  Source:  Digital maps  GPS real-time location data  Processing:  Analyze for shortest time  Analyze for shortest distance  Track real-time progress Su Leone, A.A.S, M.S.Ed.

9. Primary Uses of GIS – Site-to-Site Navigation  Examples:  Point-to-point navigation  Emergency routes  Delivery routes  Transit routes  Self-guided tours Su Leone, A.A.S, M.S.Ed.

10. Primary Uses of GIS – Site-to-Site Navigation  Point-to-point navigation using Google Maps  https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Wake+Technical+Community +College,+Fayetteville+Road,+Raleigh,+NC/Vernon+Malone+Colle ge+and+Career+Academy,+2200+S+Wilmington+St,+Raleigh,+NC+2 7603/@35.7062671,- 78.7107496,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x89ac8 bd3792852a9:0x763d8c798479a213!2m2!1d- 78.704059!2d35.650727!1m5!1m1!1s0x89ac5f919325942d:0x61fb 19f72c25ef4a!2m2!1d-78.643121!2d35.752645 https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Wake+Technical+Community +College,+Fayetteville+Road,+Raleigh,+NC/Vernon+Malone+Colle ge+and+Career+Academy,+2200+S+Wilmington+St,+Raleigh,+NC+2 7603/@35.7062671,- 78.7107496,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x89ac8 bd3792852a9:0x763d8c798479a213!2m2!1d- 78.704059!2d35.650727!1m5!1m1!1s0x89ac5f919325942d:0x61fb 19f72c25ef4a!2m2!1d-78.643121!2d35.752645 Su Leone, A.A.S, M.S.Ed.

11. Primary Uses of GIS – Spatial Analysis  Source:  Digital maps  Processing:  Analyze for slope  Analyze for aspect  Area calculations  Buffer zones Su Leone, A.A.S, M.S.Ed.

12. Primary Uses of GIS – Spatial Analysis  Examples:  Site selection based on criteria  Determine the extent of a phenomenon Su Leone, A.A.S, M.S.Ed.

13. Primary Uses of GIS – Spatial Analysis  Site Selection for “Leone Farm”  330,000+ parcels in Wake County, NC (2014)  <= $154,000 assessed value  >= 2.9 deed acres  <= 3 miles from library  <= 1 mile from main road  <= 1000 feet from public open space or greenway  WSW, S, or ESE facing  <= 6% grade Su Leone, A.A.S, M.S.Ed.

14. Primary Uses of GIS – Trend Analysis  Source:  Spatially analyzed digital maps  Processing:  Direct comparison Su Leone, A.A.S, M.S.Ed.

15. Primary Uses of GIS – Trend Analysis  Examples:  Price of land over time  Urban sprawl  Topographic changes resulting from a natural disaster Su Leone, A.A.S, M.S.Ed.

16. Summary  Definition  GIS = Geographic (or Geospatial) Information System  Geospatial data management and presentation  Primary Uses  Site Mapping  Site-to-Site Navigation  Spatial Analysis  Trend Analysis Su Leone, A.A.S, M.S.Ed.