Jay Metzger completed an internship project to scan marina blueprints into a digital format. The objectives were to scan the blueprints, align the layers on a base layer, digitize features to create independent layers, and deliver the final files in AutoCAD format. Jay used a scanner and GIS software to scan, align, and mask the layers. The final product included independent digitized feature layers that could be overlaid on the original blueprints or an orthophoto for engineering analysis. Jay gained experience applying GIS and engineering skills to accomplish the client's project objectives.

1. GITA
Ed Forrest Scholarship
Internship Presentation
By Jay Metzger

2. The Blueprint Project
Summer 2010
Sponsored by:
Bosport Docking LLC
Supervised by:
Peter Davidoff
Helenmary Hotz

3. Project Objectives
 Scan Bosport Docking marina blueprints into a
digital format.
 All feature layers must project on the same base
layer.
 Digitize desired features of the blueprints to create
autonomous layers of information that could be
navigated by the user.
 Deliver the final files in an AutoCAD compatible
format for use by an engineering firm.

4. Contex Chameleon 36
 36 inch wide format
scanner
 Photo-realistic vivid
colors
 JETimage Base
software
QuickTime™ and a
decompressor
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QuickTime™ and a
decompressor
are needed to see this picture.

5. Original Scanned Blueprints
Master Plan
(#71-86-1)
o Main Dock
o Finger Dock
o Moorings
o Pier Head
o H Piles
Service Plan
(#13401-G1)
o Electrical System

6. Aligning the Projections

7. Corrected Projections

8. Main Dock - Master Plan

9. Main Dock - Master Plan

10. Finger Docks - Master Plan

11. Finger Docks - Master Plan

12. Moorings - Master Plan

13. Moorings - Master Plan
 Each Mooring was required to be labeled with its
accurate length.

14. Pier Head - Master Plan

15. Pier Head - Master Plan

16. H Piles - Master Plan

17. H Piles - Master Plan

18. Electrical System - Service Plan

19. Electrical System - Service
Plan

20. All Feature Layers

21. Background Noise

22. Service Plan Mask
 A mask was created to select the desired aspects of the
Service Plan and remove the background noise.

23. Master Plan Mask
 The same process was performed to the Master Plan.

24. Masking a Feature
 Once the mask was created, the background noise
was removed, cleaning up the finished product.

25. Final Product With
Blueprint Overlay

26. Final Product

27. Final Ortho-Photo Overlay

28. Project Highlights
 Successfully delivered the project, to the client’s
specifications, in ArcMap and AutoCAD.
 Utilized strengths in problem solving and creative
thinking to accomplish project.
 Gained experience working across multiple fields
of GIS and Engineering.

29. Thank You
For questions or comments please contact
Jay Metzger
jmetzger1010@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/jmetzger1010