1. Lecture(8) Instructor : Dr. Abed Al-Majed Nassar 2009-2010

2. Basic Data for planning Location Type of project

4. Data Classification Mapped data(topograp hy, hydrological, geology data) Tabular data (lists of tables) Image data (Aerial photographs and satellite images ) Scanned image

5. Data source of GIS

6. Data Input

7. Basic contexts for planning public works and infrastructure Hard copyImages, or picturesDigital Format

8. GIS (Geographic Information system) A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a collection of computerized maps and databases that are linked together for the purpose of storing, retrieving, managing and analyzing information.

11. Layers

13. Planning a GIS project Identify your objectives Create a project databaseAnalyze the dataPresent the results

19. Report Data presentation

20. GPS (Global Positioning System)

22. People using GIS

23. GIS applications 1 Groundwater hydrology 2 Transportation: Evaluate traffic flow 3 Environmental :what are the effect of global warming 4 Agriculture: how can I improve food production by making crop management decisions to maximize yields and minimize fertilizer input.

24. Homework To select the best site for solid waste land fill by GIS, what is the criteria to be followed?