This project aims to develop cyberinfrastructure to preserve the legacy of research in Barrow, Alaska through databases and web applications. Specifically, it will:
1) Maintain and update the Barrow Area Information Database (BAID) to catalog over 9,800 research projects since 1947 and provide tools to analyze and visualize spatial data.
2) Develop new web mapping applications to improve access to field data, maps, and decision support tools for coastal erosion monitoring and sustainable land management.
3) Build local expertise through training programs and collaborative efforts between researchers and local stakeholders to ensure the tools meet community needs.
The Hawaii State GIS Program has a long history dating back to the 1970s when state planners first recognized the value of GIS. It was formally established in 1989 and is jointly managed by the Office of Planning and the Department of Accounting and General Services. The program coordinates statewide GIS activities and maintains a comprehensive geospatial database that supports decision making across state agencies. It has faced challenges from budget cuts and layoffs but has also accomplished building foundational geospatial datasets and making data freely available online. The future direction includes strategic planning, upgrading technologies, and establishing a true enterprise GIS system.
Navigating the Marine Geophysical Data Life CycleVicki Ferrini
I gave this presentation at the University of New Hampshire's Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping on April 18, 2014 describing the marine geophysical data life cycle and a variety of resources available to help investigators navigate the world of data management, as well as efforts focused on optimizing high-quality publicly available data.
Global Multi-Resolution Topography (GMRT) - Making bathymetry data openly acc...Vicki Ferrini
The Global Multi-Resolution Topography (GMRT) synthesis is a multi-resolutional compilation of edited multibeam sonar data collected by scientists and institutions worldwide, merged into a single continuously updated compilation of global elevation data. The GMRT Synthesis, which began in 1992, brings together a variety of elevation sources, which are delivered as multi-resolutional images and grids of land and ocean elevations.
This presentation summarizes a project to inventory public shoreline access in Hawaii. It discusses proposed legislation supporting public shoreline access, methods for data collection including collaborating with state and county agencies, examples from pilot studies and case studies on Maui and the Big Island, recommendations for moving forward and maintaining the data collection long term. The goal is to create a comprehensive database and maps of public shoreline access points and facilities to help ensure public access to beaches and shorelines.
Andy Kosinski is relocating to London and is seeking a transport planning or engineering position. He has a Master's in City Planning from UC Berkeley and a Master's in Transportation Engineering from the same institution. He also has a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from Imperial College London. His experience includes internships with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and Earth Tech/AECOM. He has strong technical skills in modeling and analysis software like TransCAD. His areas of research have focused on high-speed rail, public transit ridership, and evaluating transportation alternatives.
This document summarizes the West Houston Trails Master Plan presented at the 2012 Texas Trails & Active Transportation Conference in San Antonio. The plan was developed through community involvement to create over 100 miles of interconnected trails. It provides the timeline of the plan from 2007-2011. Citizen surveys showed most want to use the trails for exercise and recreation. The plan identifies existing and proposed trails, including along drainage corridors, and how they will provide transportation and recreation benefits to the community.
The document summarizes US international cooperation activities related to GNSS/GPS. It discusses:
1) US policy of maintaining leadership in space-based PNT and encouraging compatibility and interoperability with GPS;
2) Planned global and regional satellite navigation constellations and augmentations;
3) US bilateral cooperation with countries/regions including China, Europe, India, Japan, and Russia to ensure compatibility and achieve interoperability between GPS and their systems.
It also summarizes the International Committee on GNSS which promotes cooperation among GNSS providers and members on compatibility, interoperability, and integration of satellite navigation.
This project aims to develop cyberinfrastructure to preserve the legacy of research in Barrow, Alaska through databases and web applications. Specifically, it will:
1) Maintain and update the Barrow Area Information Database (BAID) to catalog over 9,800 research projects since 1947 and provide tools to analyze and visualize spatial data.
2) Develop new web mapping applications to improve access to field data, maps, and decision support tools for coastal erosion monitoring and sustainable land management.
3) Build local expertise through training programs and collaborative efforts between researchers and local stakeholders to ensure the tools meet community needs.
The Hawaii State GIS Program has a long history dating back to the 1970s when state planners first recognized the value of GIS. It was formally established in 1989 and is jointly managed by the Office of Planning and the Department of Accounting and General Services. The program coordinates statewide GIS activities and maintains a comprehensive geospatial database that supports decision making across state agencies. It has faced challenges from budget cuts and layoffs but has also accomplished building foundational geospatial datasets and making data freely available online. The future direction includes strategic planning, upgrading technologies, and establishing a true enterprise GIS system.
Navigating the Marine Geophysical Data Life CycleVicki Ferrini
I gave this presentation at the University of New Hampshire's Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping on April 18, 2014 describing the marine geophysical data life cycle and a variety of resources available to help investigators navigate the world of data management, as well as efforts focused on optimizing high-quality publicly available data.
Global Multi-Resolution Topography (GMRT) - Making bathymetry data openly acc...Vicki Ferrini
The Global Multi-Resolution Topography (GMRT) synthesis is a multi-resolutional compilation of edited multibeam sonar data collected by scientists and institutions worldwide, merged into a single continuously updated compilation of global elevation data. The GMRT Synthesis, which began in 1992, brings together a variety of elevation sources, which are delivered as multi-resolutional images and grids of land and ocean elevations.
This presentation summarizes a project to inventory public shoreline access in Hawaii. It discusses proposed legislation supporting public shoreline access, methods for data collection including collaborating with state and county agencies, examples from pilot studies and case studies on Maui and the Big Island, recommendations for moving forward and maintaining the data collection long term. The goal is to create a comprehensive database and maps of public shoreline access points and facilities to help ensure public access to beaches and shorelines.
Andy Kosinski is relocating to London and is seeking a transport planning or engineering position. He has a Master's in City Planning from UC Berkeley and a Master's in Transportation Engineering from the same institution. He also has a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from Imperial College London. His experience includes internships with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and Earth Tech/AECOM. He has strong technical skills in modeling and analysis software like TransCAD. His areas of research have focused on high-speed rail, public transit ridership, and evaluating transportation alternatives.
This document summarizes the West Houston Trails Master Plan presented at the 2012 Texas Trails & Active Transportation Conference in San Antonio. The plan was developed through community involvement to create over 100 miles of interconnected trails. It provides the timeline of the plan from 2007-2011. Citizen surveys showed most want to use the trails for exercise and recreation. The plan identifies existing and proposed trails, including along drainage corridors, and how they will provide transportation and recreation benefits to the community.
The document summarizes US international cooperation activities related to GNSS/GPS. It discusses:
1) US policy of maintaining leadership in space-based PNT and encouraging compatibility and interoperability with GPS;
2) Planned global and regional satellite navigation constellations and augmentations;
3) US bilateral cooperation with countries/regions including China, Europe, India, Japan, and Russia to ensure compatibility and achieve interoperability between GPS and their systems.
It also summarizes the International Committee on GNSS which promotes cooperation among GNSS providers and members on compatibility, interoperability, and integration of satellite navigation.
This document summarizes the conditions of animals that were seized from Jane Smith's rescue, Bright Futures Rescue. It includes photos of 47 dogs, 2 cats, 7 birds, 1 rabbit, and 1 gecko at the time they were seized and after arriving at the Wayne County Humane Society. The photos show the animals were scared but did not appear to be in poor health or living conditions based on their coats, weight, and cleanliness. The document argues the case against Jane Smith was unjust and asks viewers to voice their concerns to relevant legal authorities.
Víctor J. González is seeking a technical product consulting, sales, or business administration position. He has over 25 years of experience in telecommunications, high-tech, retail, pharmaceuticals, and transportation industries in Venezuela. González has a strong record of achieving sales, budget, and process improvement goals while leading teams of up to 20 professionals.
El grupo salió el viernes para realizar dos rutas de ferrata en Aragón el sábado y el domingo. El sábado hicieron la ruta Foradada de Toscar, que fue la primera vez para dos miembros del grupo en una ferrata. Después comieron y celebraron su éxito. El domingo hicieron la ruta La Cascada de Sorrosal, que encontraron más bonita con tramos verticales y una cueva con un río. Después del éxito de ambas rutas, el grupo regresó a casa el domingo.
The document appears to be a yearbook from West Columbus High School that covers various events and activities from the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 school years. It includes photos of students on trips to Denmark and Germany, enjoying prom in 2010, participating in state basketball playoffs, working in the media center, in a Mr. WCHS pageant, in a VIP program, and in a horticulture class. The photos document the school's students and faculty participating in various academic and extracurricular activities over the two-year period.
AIS vCloudOne is an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) enterprise offering, based on VMware (vCD) cloud, with an emphasis on high-performance.
This presentation discusses the 7 Essentials that make the AIS vCloudOne enterprise-grade service unique.
Este documento presenta el programa de un curso de inglés que se llevará a cabo los lunes y miércoles de 7 a 9 am del 20 de agosto al 28 de noviembre, con un total de 15 semanas y 25 clases efectivas. Habrá un examen parcial el 8 de octubre y un examen final el 26 de noviembre. El 19 de noviembre será un día de asueto. Cada sesión se centrará en actividades de lectura extensiva y desarrollo de vocabulario.
The document summarizes discussions at the 2010 Wisconsin NSGIC conference. It lists Wisconsin participants and highlights opportunities around national data initiatives, Census address points, and governance of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure. It also describes the transition to a Geospatial Platform and efforts to increase collaboration and access to geospatial data through partnerships and an open architecture. Real-world examples are given of how the Geospatial Platform supported response to the 2010 Gulf oil spill through coordinated mapping of environmental data.
This document summarizes a presentation on remote sensing approaches for ecosystem assessment and restoration in the Great Lakes region. It discusses using remote sensing technologies like satellite imagery, aerial photography, LiDAR, and radar to map wetlands, identify invasive species, monitor bird nesting sites, and detect oil spills. Remote sensing allows assessment of large areas to determine habitat extent and condition, enabling prioritized and targeted restoration efforts. Regular monitoring with technologies like radar is important for assessing wetland changes and preventing future, more costly restoration projects.
The document discusses a 2012 regional spring event that focused on finding, funding, and completing projects. It also mentions a conversation session by Jackie Bredl-Dietrich on creating courage and confidence to effectively communicate and spark interest in others. The document signals moving on to the remaining agenda items.
The document summarizes the new features and updates to the Note Anytime 2.0 note taking application. Some key points:
- It allows for more expressive notes with new pen types like highlighter, fountain, and brush pens as well as an expanded color wheel and color palette.
- The user interface was simplified and the navigation bar was updated to incorporate more functions.
- Additional formatting options were added to the text mode like italics, bulleted/numbered lists, and improved text editing tools.
- Files can now be imported from Office, text, and images are supported on iOS.
- More cloud services are now supported including Google Drive.
Modern Technology for Ancient Analysis: LiDAR at Aztalan State Park discusses how LiDAR was used to survey Aztalan State Park in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. LiDAR provided highly accurate 2-foot contour maps that revealed new archaeological features at the Late Woodland village of Aztalan, which was inhabited from 1000-1200 AD. Compared to traditional transit station surveys, LiDAR allowed archaeologists to efficiently map mounds, palisade walls, and other structures over a large terrain. The high-resolution LiDAR data has benefits for monitoring, preserving, and discovering archaeological sites. It also has potential to create 3D visualizations of Aztalan that could improve understanding of the ancient village layout
This document discusses lessons learned about optimizing ArcGIS Server capacity and performance. It finds that CPU determines throughput and recommends using optimized map services, caching all imagery, and allowing ArcGIS Server to scale workers. Interactive mapping was found to be the most expensive operation for ArcGIS Server.
This project explores virtually integrating parcel data from multiple Wisconsin counties through web map services rather than physically integrating the data. The project team has combined existing county web map services into a single online parcel map without exchanging or altering the underlying data. The presentation outlines the advantages of this approach, some challenges, and goals to investigate limitations and best practices for virtual data integration through web services.
The document discusses the effective use of GIS in municipal utilities for the City of Stevens Point Public Utilities. It provides:
1) A brief overview of the water distribution, wastewater treatment, sanitary sewer collection, and stormwater utility departments.
2) The history of developing a GIS system for the utility starting in 1999-2000 to digitize paper records and collect infrastructure data to map assets.
3) Current and future applications of the GIS including equipment, construction plans, as-builts, field books, work orders, television reports, and new service records. It is used to map infrastructure and provide maps to customers.
South africa history elective presentationdposkerhill
South Africa is located at the southern tip of Africa. It has a population of 45 million people and a diverse landscape ranging from urban to rural areas. The government is a constitutional democracy with an executive branch led by a president and a bicameral parliament. South Africa's major industries include mining, with the country being a top producer of gold and platinum. The nation has a complex history involving Dutch and British colonization and the apartheid system, which ended in the 1990s.
Getting It Done with limited staff, time and budget.
This slide show shares a process of developing a GIS plan and framework, shows tools to track and implement the plan, and shows examples of how the GIS plan is directly tied with City initiatives and budget.
This document discusses different tools for caching map tiles including MapProxy, TileCache, GeoWebCache, and ArcGIS Server. It provides an overview of caching and its benefits, common terms like seeding and metatiling, and compares the functionality and capabilities of each caching tool. The document recommends choosing the right caching tool based on your specific needs and provides resources for further information.
The document discusses key elements of a legal property description including precision, clarity, locatability, and intent. It notes that a competent surveyor must be able to place the description on the ground. It also provides examples of different types of property descriptions such as metes and bounds, aliquot parts, and references to plats or surveys. The document emphasizes that a description must be written unambiguously to avoid future disputes and costs.
Spatial research is a growing area of focus for the University of Ballarat. This presentation profiles some of the activities which the Centre for eCommerce and Communications is involved in leading.
This document summarizes an interagency pilot project that integrated climate change, transportation, and land use planning on Cape Cod. The project developed scenarios to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to sea level rise impacts. Locally, the Cape Cod Commission and National Park Service are using the project's tools and preferred scenario to guide regional planning efforts including wastewater management, hazard mitigation, and economic development. The project demonstrates how partnerships across agencies can advance integrated planning and benefits other communities interested in similar initiatives.
This document summarizes the conditions of animals that were seized from Jane Smith's rescue, Bright Futures Rescue. It includes photos of 47 dogs, 2 cats, 7 birds, 1 rabbit, and 1 gecko at the time they were seized and after arriving at the Wayne County Humane Society. The photos show the animals were scared but did not appear to be in poor health or living conditions based on their coats, weight, and cleanliness. The document argues the case against Jane Smith was unjust and asks viewers to voice their concerns to relevant legal authorities.
Víctor J. González is seeking a technical product consulting, sales, or business administration position. He has over 25 years of experience in telecommunications, high-tech, retail, pharmaceuticals, and transportation industries in Venezuela. González has a strong record of achieving sales, budget, and process improvement goals while leading teams of up to 20 professionals.
El grupo salió el viernes para realizar dos rutas de ferrata en Aragón el sábado y el domingo. El sábado hicieron la ruta Foradada de Toscar, que fue la primera vez para dos miembros del grupo en una ferrata. Después comieron y celebraron su éxito. El domingo hicieron la ruta La Cascada de Sorrosal, que encontraron más bonita con tramos verticales y una cueva con un río. Después del éxito de ambas rutas, el grupo regresó a casa el domingo.
The document appears to be a yearbook from West Columbus High School that covers various events and activities from the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 school years. It includes photos of students on trips to Denmark and Germany, enjoying prom in 2010, participating in state basketball playoffs, working in the media center, in a Mr. WCHS pageant, in a VIP program, and in a horticulture class. The photos document the school's students and faculty participating in various academic and extracurricular activities over the two-year period.
AIS vCloudOne is an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) enterprise offering, based on VMware (vCD) cloud, with an emphasis on high-performance.
This presentation discusses the 7 Essentials that make the AIS vCloudOne enterprise-grade service unique.
Este documento presenta el programa de un curso de inglés que se llevará a cabo los lunes y miércoles de 7 a 9 am del 20 de agosto al 28 de noviembre, con un total de 15 semanas y 25 clases efectivas. Habrá un examen parcial el 8 de octubre y un examen final el 26 de noviembre. El 19 de noviembre será un día de asueto. Cada sesión se centrará en actividades de lectura extensiva y desarrollo de vocabulario.
The document summarizes discussions at the 2010 Wisconsin NSGIC conference. It lists Wisconsin participants and highlights opportunities around national data initiatives, Census address points, and governance of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure. It also describes the transition to a Geospatial Platform and efforts to increase collaboration and access to geospatial data through partnerships and an open architecture. Real-world examples are given of how the Geospatial Platform supported response to the 2010 Gulf oil spill through coordinated mapping of environmental data.
This document summarizes a presentation on remote sensing approaches for ecosystem assessment and restoration in the Great Lakes region. It discusses using remote sensing technologies like satellite imagery, aerial photography, LiDAR, and radar to map wetlands, identify invasive species, monitor bird nesting sites, and detect oil spills. Remote sensing allows assessment of large areas to determine habitat extent and condition, enabling prioritized and targeted restoration efforts. Regular monitoring with technologies like radar is important for assessing wetland changes and preventing future, more costly restoration projects.
The document discusses a 2012 regional spring event that focused on finding, funding, and completing projects. It also mentions a conversation session by Jackie Bredl-Dietrich on creating courage and confidence to effectively communicate and spark interest in others. The document signals moving on to the remaining agenda items.
The document summarizes the new features and updates to the Note Anytime 2.0 note taking application. Some key points:
- It allows for more expressive notes with new pen types like highlighter, fountain, and brush pens as well as an expanded color wheel and color palette.
- The user interface was simplified and the navigation bar was updated to incorporate more functions.
- Additional formatting options were added to the text mode like italics, bulleted/numbered lists, and improved text editing tools.
- Files can now be imported from Office, text, and images are supported on iOS.
- More cloud services are now supported including Google Drive.
Modern Technology for Ancient Analysis: LiDAR at Aztalan State Park discusses how LiDAR was used to survey Aztalan State Park in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. LiDAR provided highly accurate 2-foot contour maps that revealed new archaeological features at the Late Woodland village of Aztalan, which was inhabited from 1000-1200 AD. Compared to traditional transit station surveys, LiDAR allowed archaeologists to efficiently map mounds, palisade walls, and other structures over a large terrain. The high-resolution LiDAR data has benefits for monitoring, preserving, and discovering archaeological sites. It also has potential to create 3D visualizations of Aztalan that could improve understanding of the ancient village layout
This document discusses lessons learned about optimizing ArcGIS Server capacity and performance. It finds that CPU determines throughput and recommends using optimized map services, caching all imagery, and allowing ArcGIS Server to scale workers. Interactive mapping was found to be the most expensive operation for ArcGIS Server.
This project explores virtually integrating parcel data from multiple Wisconsin counties through web map services rather than physically integrating the data. The project team has combined existing county web map services into a single online parcel map without exchanging or altering the underlying data. The presentation outlines the advantages of this approach, some challenges, and goals to investigate limitations and best practices for virtual data integration through web services.
The document discusses the effective use of GIS in municipal utilities for the City of Stevens Point Public Utilities. It provides:
1) A brief overview of the water distribution, wastewater treatment, sanitary sewer collection, and stormwater utility departments.
2) The history of developing a GIS system for the utility starting in 1999-2000 to digitize paper records and collect infrastructure data to map assets.
3) Current and future applications of the GIS including equipment, construction plans, as-builts, field books, work orders, television reports, and new service records. It is used to map infrastructure and provide maps to customers.
South africa history elective presentationdposkerhill
South Africa is located at the southern tip of Africa. It has a population of 45 million people and a diverse landscape ranging from urban to rural areas. The government is a constitutional democracy with an executive branch led by a president and a bicameral parliament. South Africa's major industries include mining, with the country being a top producer of gold and platinum. The nation has a complex history involving Dutch and British colonization and the apartheid system, which ended in the 1990s.
Getting It Done with limited staff, time and budget.
This slide show shares a process of developing a GIS plan and framework, shows tools to track and implement the plan, and shows examples of how the GIS plan is directly tied with City initiatives and budget.
This document discusses different tools for caching map tiles including MapProxy, TileCache, GeoWebCache, and ArcGIS Server. It provides an overview of caching and its benefits, common terms like seeding and metatiling, and compares the functionality and capabilities of each caching tool. The document recommends choosing the right caching tool based on your specific needs and provides resources for further information.
The document discusses key elements of a legal property description including precision, clarity, locatability, and intent. It notes that a competent surveyor must be able to place the description on the ground. It also provides examples of different types of property descriptions such as metes and bounds, aliquot parts, and references to plats or surveys. The document emphasizes that a description must be written unambiguously to avoid future disputes and costs.
Spatial research is a growing area of focus for the University of Ballarat. This presentation profiles some of the activities which the Centre for eCommerce and Communications is involved in leading.
This document summarizes an interagency pilot project that integrated climate change, transportation, and land use planning on Cape Cod. The project developed scenarios to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to sea level rise impacts. Locally, the Cape Cod Commission and National Park Service are using the project's tools and preferred scenario to guide regional planning efforts including wastewater management, hazard mitigation, and economic development. The project demonstrates how partnerships across agencies can advance integrated planning and benefits other communities interested in similar initiatives.
The document discusses several mapping tools used for coastal management in Virginia, including the Chesapeake Bay Shoreline Inventory, the VA Shoreline Manager's Assessment Kit (SMAK), and the Wetlands Data Viewer. It determines that the Inventory and SMAK can be considered "atlases" as they contain maps, tables, GIS data, reports, and imagery without summary statistics, while the Wetlands Data Viewer is not considered an atlas. It also outlines potential future actions like merging some of the tools and providing more detailed reports and links to additional resources.
The document summarizes a presentation given at the 2011 Fall Conference of the Texas Floodplain Management Association. The presentation was given by David R. Maltby II from the USGS Texas Water Science Center and Gregory P. Shelton from the National Weather Service West Gulf River Forecast Center on collaborations to develop and deploy flood inundation maps. It provides an overview of the National Weather Service's Flood Inundation Mapping Program and the USGS Flood Inundation Mapping Initiative. It also reviews collaborative projects between the NWS and USGS to incorporate flood inundation maps into HAZUS, FEMA's flood loss estimation model.
This document summarizes a participatory mapping project in Hawaii that engaged local stakeholders to map human uses of coastal areas. The project goals were to understand spatial patterns of human activities to inform coral reef management and priority site designations. Researchers worked with local fishermen, cultural practitioners, and other experts to map where and when various extractive and non-extractive uses occurred. The spatial data collected was synthesized into maps and tools to help managers understand human-environment interactions and potential conflicts. The project facilitated stakeholder engagement and empowered local communities while generating previously unavailable spatial data on coastal resource use.
Integration of the MODFLOW Lak7 package in the FREEWAT GIS modelling environmentMassimiliano Cannata
The MODFLOW Lake Package is integrated into the FREEWAT GIS environment in order to simulate surface water - groundwater interaction using state of the art techniques for numerical simulations, thus allowing the improved consideration of surface water bodies for water resources management. Surface water bodies, both stationary and flowing, can strongly affect groundwater elevations and flow patterns which in turn may affect the qualitative and quantitative state of groundwater resources. With the advancement of numerical simulation techniques and increased model complexity, FREEWAT facilitates the usage of the lake package through existing QGIS tools to edit model layer geometry as well as an intuitive and simple user interface for the specification of constant and time variable lake properties as defined through MODFLOW.
The document summarizes the GEO AquaWatch initiative, which aims to improve global water quality monitoring and management through the use of earth observation data. Specifically, it discusses AquaWatch's mission to enhance water quality monitoring, management, and decision making. It outlines AquaWatch's objectives and working groups focused on partnerships, data analysis/integration, product development, technology transfer, and advocacy. It also describes current activities including developing an international water quality information service and future plans to continue building products and services, engage other GEO groups, and conduct outreach.
The document outlines the activities and execution arrangements for the GGRETA Project, which aims to improve governance of the transboundary Stampriet Aquifer shared by Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. It details the project components of assessing the aquifer and establishing governance mechanisms. Key activities include data collection, developing an information management system, and establishing a multi-country consultative body. Execution will be led by a regional coordinator and involve national coordinators and specialists from each country.
Modern tools and techniques can help address challenges in water data management. Water data management platforms use data sharing platforms to integrate data from multiple agencies in a standardized format. These platforms incorporate a hydrological geofabric to establish a single point of truth for water mapping, and use cloud computing to provide scalable access and analysis of large water datasets. For example, a demonstration showed how sensor data, water storage data, and river flow models could be integrated in a sensor cloud to help manage water sharing in a catchment.
1. The document discusses communication strategies and tools for the Volta Basin Development Challenge (VBDC), a participatory research program. It outlines internal communication tools like a wiki and calendar as well as external tools like a website, newsletter, and social media to engage researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders.
2. The VBDC uses participatory approaches like Participatory Geographic Information Systems, innovation platforms, and multi-stakeholder platforms to involve stakeholders in different stages of the research.
3. The document recommends monitoring communication activities through metrics like website traffic, newsletter opens, and social media engagement to evaluate effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
This document discusses communication strategies and tools for the Volta Basin Development Challenge (VBDC) research program. It outlines the difference between research communication and communication for research and development. It then details the various communication channels and tools used by VBDC, including websites, newsletters, and social media. It also explains how VBDC uses participatory research methods, like innovation platforms and multi-stakeholder platforms. Finally, it discusses monitoring communication activities and getting feedback to improve communication efforts. The overall goal is to effectively share information about the VBDC research program and its results.
Data Management and Applications at SOCIBDavid March
SOCIB is a marine research infrastructure located in the Balearic Islands that integrates observing systems, numerical forecasting, and data management. It aims to provide open and quality-controlled data to support science and society. The data management system implements a full data lifecycle from ingestion to distribution. Applications have been developed to visualize deployments, gridded model output, coastal maps, and real-time beach and ocean data for researchers and the public. Further work will focus on managing increasing data volumes and developing new applications.
Jason Cotton has over 15 years of experience in geology, geophysics, and GIS. He currently works as an Industry Partner at the California Energy Research Center and as a Lecturer in Geology at CSU Bakersfield. His resume summarizes his professional roles managing geological data and performing analysis for energy companies, as well as his education credentials including a Master's in Geology from CSU Bakersfield.
Cooperative consortium efforts between local governments and interested partners geared at acquiring aerial imagery and terrain mapping have a long and successful history in Wisconsin. Starting with a seven-county consortium in SW Wisconsin in 1995 and culminating with statewide imagery in 2010, our state’s grass roots efforts in geospatial data consortiums have resulted in some of the most successful, detailed and repeatable consortium efforts anywhere in the nation. This presentation will review the history, challenges, and lessons learned from the 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010 consortium efforts.
DSD-Kampala 2023 Analytic Tools for Cooperative Water Resources Assessments i...Deltares
Presentation by Dr Michael Kizza, Deputy Executive Director, Nile Basin Initiative (NBI), at the Symposium Models and decision-making in the wake of climate uncertainties, during the Deltares Software Days - Kampala 2023 (DSD-Kampala 2023). Wednesday, 4 October 2023, Kampala, Uganda.
By Robyn Johnston and Vladimir Smakhtin. Presented at the "Water in the Anthropocene: Challenges for Science and Governance. Indicators, Thresholds and Uncertainties of the Global Water System" conference in Bonn, Germany May 2013
International waters thematic website, Contains a wide variety of resources pertinent to transboundary water resource management
Developed by GEF IW:LEARN, with GEF projects, its implementing and executing agencies, and other IW partners, Accessible both on- and off-line, Based on metadata standards.
Project summary:
“Given that four research projects have been designed to respond to the Volta Basin Development Challenge (VBDC) of integrated management of rainwater and small reservoirs for multiple uses, the Coordination and Change Project V5, is formulated to orient, align and integrate the VBDC to contribute to poverty reduction and improved livelihood resilience in the Volta Basin. To do this, the project team will apply seven strategies: ensuring and coordinating quality research, fostering change through multi-stakeholder processes, communications, adaptive management, innovation research, gender mainstreaming and capacity development while working in collaboration with the other four projects (V1 – V4) to achieve the VBDC”
Big Data is today: key issues for big data - Dr Ben EvansARDC
Presentation in Canberra: Preparing for your data future seminar
Fri 22 July 2016
Big Data is today: key issues for big data
Dr Ben Evans
NCI - Associate Director
Research Engagements and Initiatives
Global Development Learning Network PresentationIwl Pcu
The Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) aims to connect development decision makers around the world through distance learning using a global satellite and internet network. The GDLN Black Sea/Danube Basin program specifically focuses on sharing knowledge to support pollution reduction projects in the region. It plans to create an online community for sharing experiences and hosting video-based courses, discussions, and a library of materials on topics like agricultural pollution control for managers and experts in the Black Sea/Danube area.
This document provides a summary of various airphoto anomalies spotted from aerial views of different locations in Wisconsin. It was prepared by the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission and thanks regional planning commissions of East Central, Bay Lake, and Dane County. The anomalies spotted include a prescribed fire burn area in Juneau County, a corn maze in the Town of Scott in Lincoln County, a funky pond design in Wood County, a field layout near an airport runway in the Town of Grand Chute in Outagamie County, farming activity in Juneau County, and a horse showing track and hop field in Dane County.
This document summarizes a wikimapping project in the Bad River Watershed that allowed local residents to share their landscape values online. The project was designed with user-centered and stakeholder input to empower local voices in land use decisions. A web-based wikimap was created for residents to identify important landscape features. Workshops were held to demonstrate the map and get public feedback. The project was evaluated based on how users engaged with the mapping system and whether it impacted perceptions of landscape values in the community. Funding was provided by the Cartography Specialty Group with special thanks to Dr. Robert E. Roth.
Open Data Kit (ODK) is an open-source suite of tools that allows for mobile data collection and submission to an online server. It includes ODK Collect for mobile data entry, ODK Aggregate as a backend server for storage and analysis, and tools for building custom forms like ODK Build. The presentation provides an overview of installing and using the ODK system, including deploying Aggregate on Google App Engine or a local server, designing forms, collecting and analyzing data, and exporting it to formats like CSV, KML, and publishing to Google Fusion Tables. Examples are given of displaying collected data on maps and with charts through the ODK Aggregate interface.
The Wisconsin Geographic Information Coordination Council (WIGICC) was created to coordinate geographic information statewide. It is comprised of 19 voting members from state and local government, tribal, private, non-profit, and education sectors. WIGICC works to improve access, utility, and value of geographic data through leadership, collaboration, data sharing, and advising decision-makers. Recent accomplishments include supporting statewide initiatives and representing geospatial interests to legislators.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
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Wisconsin Coastal Atlas
1. The Wisconsin Coastal Atlas
Building the Coastal Spatial Data Infrastructure
to Promote Sustainable Management
of the Great Lakes
Wisconsin Land Information Association Annual Conference
Madison, WI
Thursday, February 17, 2011
2. Presentation Outline
• Transitions in Coastal GIS
• About the Wisconsin Coastal Atlas Project
• The Research Agenda of the Wisconsin Coastal Atlas
• The Structure of the Wisconsin Coastal Atlas Geoportal
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• Towards a Great Lakes Coastal Atlas
• Discussion/Feedback
3. Wisconsin Coastal GIS Phases: 1994-2009
PHASE 1
Shoreland Coastal Water Other
GIS TEACHING
Management Erosion Quality Coastal Issues
MODELS
PHASE 2
Data Data Data Spatial
COMPREHENSIVE
Discovery Acquisition Integration Analysis
COASTAL GIS
PHASE 3
Web Geospatial Catalog Services Open
DYNAMIC AND
Mapping Interoperability for the Web Archives
DISTRIBUTED GIS
PHASE 4
3D Data Information
VISUALIZATION Animation
Visualization Visualization Dashboard
4. The Rationale for a Coastal Web Atlas
• In recent years, it became clear that it was time to move
beyond a collection of campus research and outreach
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projects and build a broader platform for collaboration with
numerous stakeholders to discover, access, integrate,
and utilize coastal geospatial data in Wisconsin
Wisconsin.
• International Coastal Atlas Network panel at Coastal Zone
’07 in Portland, OR.
– A coastal web atlas could integrate many of the projects we
have worked on since 1994.
– The ICAN coastal erosion use case was relevant to issues
faced by the Wisconsin Coastal Hazards Work Group.
5. What is a Coastal Web Atlas?
• A Coastal Web Atlas is a collection of digital maps and
datasets with supplementary tables, illustrations, and
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information that systematically illustrate the coast,
oftentimes with cartographic and decision-support tools,
and all of which are accessible via the Internet
Internet.
-- O’Dea et al., 2007
More simply stated, a CWA is a
geoportal designed to promote
data sharing and decision support
for coastal management.
6. The Oregon Coastal Atlas as a Model
• The Oregon Coastal
Atlas has been a
resounding success
success.
• It served more than
3,500 data sets and
received about 2.5
million hits in 2008.
• The map interface has
become a common
framework for
discussing coastal
di i t l
Oregon Coastal Atlas
management issues.
http://www.coastalatlas.net/
7. The Wisconsin Coastal Atlas Project
• UW Sea Grant funding for two years starting in Feb. 2010
• Partners:
– UW Sea Grant, LICGF, State Cartographers Office, Robinson Map
Library, UW Cartography Lab, Oregon State University, Oregon
Coastal Management Program
• Letters of Support:
– City of Manitowoc, Bayfield County, Brown County, Manitowoc
County, Northwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission,
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Office of Great
Lakes, Wisconsin Coastal Management Program, State
Geographic Information Officer at the Wisconsin Department of
Administration, NOAA Coastal Services Center, National Park
Service, Association of State Floodplain Managers
8. Atlas Design Objective
• Objective 1 – Design and evaluate the WCA using a
formalized development process
LOGIC Model:
• Resources
• Activities
• Outputs
• Outcomes (short, mid,
and long-term)
The WCA LOGIC Model
serves as a template to
aid design and
evaluation of other
CWAs.
9. Geoportal Objective
• Objective 2 – Develop the web portal interface for the WCA
Collaborate with Oregon
State University and the
Oregon Coastal Management
Program (learn from their
experience, share code…)
10. Web Cartography Objective
• Objective 3 – Design, develop, and evaluate web
mapping interfaces for the WCA
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– Explore and evaluate the range of web mapping technologies,
including geospatial mapping APIs, virtual globes, and internet
map servers.
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– Work with the Wisconsin State Cartographer’s Office and the
Cartography Lab at UW-Madison to ensure that the mapping
interfaces employ strong cartographic design p
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Guidebooks on web mapping technology choices and web cartography
will be useful for CWA developers and the GIS community.
11. Coastal SDI Objective
• Objective 4 – Develop and implement a CWA geospatial
data catalog with concurrent archiving capabilities.
– geospatial data catalog developed specifically for Great Lakes
coastal issues
– document technical and institutional barriers to the development
of a spatial data catalog of current and historic coastal data
– robust data archiving procedures to manage data sets over time
– work with coastal hazards stakeholders to promote the use of
geocatalogs and data archiving procedures
• Advance the development of domain spatial data infrastructures.
infrastructures
• Development of effective methods for archive of digital geospatial
data will help resolve a critical problem facing data custodians.
12. Ontology Objective
• Objective 5 – Develop an ontology of coastal hazards in
Wisconsin to promote semantic integration
• Conduct spatial queries to test semantic interoperability for
the entire Wisconsin coasts using data from custodians as
it resides in geospatial catalogs
– dynamically calculate the assessed value of land and
improvements of coastal parcels
– dynamically calculate current land use by general zoning
categories within the 1000 foot shoreland zoning jurisdiction for the
Great Lakes
• Add the WCA as a node of the International Coastal Atlas
Network
13. Wisconsin Coastal Atlas Geoportal
Developed sing
De eloped using the
DotNetNuke content
management system http://wicoastalatlas.net/
14. WCA Map Module
• Initial Mapping Interfaces
– Coastal Overview (Google Maps Javascript API V3)
( g p p )
– Coastal Heritage Tourism (from the Wisconsin Coastal Guide)
– Lake Michigan Bluff Erosion (ArcGIS Server 10)
• M G ll
Map Gallery
– Web mapping interfaces for a variety of coastal issues
• Demonstrate the range o web mapping technologies
e o s a e e a ge of eb app g ec o og es
– ms4w (GeoMoose, OpenLayers, Chameleon), ArcGIS Server 10,
Google Maps API, Virtual Globes, etc…
• Links to other web mapping applications relevant to
coastal management issues on the Great Lakes
16. Designed to show how the
Great Lakes relate to
Wisconsin at four scales:
• Great Lakes watershed
• State
• Coastal counties
• Coastal municipalities
17. Reuses
Re ses a Google Maps API
iFrame developed for the
Wisconsin Coastal Guide
19. WCA Catalog Module
• Testing GeoCatalog software
– GeoNetwork (Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN)
( g g )
– GeoPortal Server (ESRI)
• Discover geospatial data through queries of linked
OpenGIS Catalog Services (CSW)
O GIS C t l S i
• Promote simple approaches to geospatial catalogs, such
as those developed by the ope da a e us as s
ose de e oped e open data enthusiasts
WCA GeoNetwork site
http://maps.aqua.wisc.edu:8080/geonetwork/
22. Open Data Catalog
Based on Vancouver’s
Open Data Catalogue
http://data.vancouver.ca/
htt //d t /
http://www.wisconsincoastalguide.org/
23. WCA Tools Module
• The WCA project is synchronized with the two year term
of Wisconsin’s first NOAA Coastal Management Fellow
– Kathy Johnson started in August 2010 and is helping to build a
Great Lakes Spatial Decision Support Toolbox that will be
incorporated into the tools module of the WCA.
– Kathy is also working on a framework to evaluate coastal spatial
decision support tools.
• Build spatial decision support tools that leverage the
WCA web mapping i t f
b i interfaces and catalog
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– Coastal Hazards Resilience (partnering with ASFPM)
– Comprehensive Plan Implementation
24. Oregon Coastal Atlas Tools Module
Categorizes decision
support tools by
audience and provides
context for tool use
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Other DS Toolboxes:
• Computer Tools for
Planning, Conservation,
and Environmental
Protection (WDNR)
• Midwest Spatial
Decision Support
Partnership (EPA)
• Ecosystem-Based
Management Tools
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Network (NatureServe)
25. WCA Learn Module
• Learn about coastal issues and places
• A repository for place-based games developed as part of
a joint Wisconsin/Minnesota Sea Grant funded project on
“Spatial Narratives for the St. Louis River Estuary”
• Training on web mapping technology and geocatalogs
26. Next Steps
• Expand the footprint of the WCA from the coastline to
the Great Lakes watershed and into the open water
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– Incorporate satellite imagery and open water observations into
WCA web mapping applications, geocatalog, and tools
• Expand WCA data partners
– State agencies, federal agencies, tribal governments, NPOs, etc.
• Expand decision support tools
– Water safety, ecosystem restoration, coastal and marine spatial
planning
• Advocate for the WCA as a node in a Great Lakes
Coastal Atlas Network
27. Great Lakes Coastal GIS/Coastal Atlases
MN Coastal GIS
ON Conservation
Authorities GIS
WI Coastal Atlas
NY Coastal Atlas
IN Lake Rim GIS OH Coastal Atlas
28. Towards a Great Lakes Coastal Atlas
• Enhance existing Great Lakes web mapping sites based
on principles embraced by ICAN
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• Promote a “bottom-up” approach to Great Lakes GIS
that strengthens existing efforts
– G
Great Lakes Information Network GIS, GLIN Labs
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– Great Lakes Regional Data Exchange (RDX)
– Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS)
• Rethink the existing Great Lakes Environmental Atlas
(website last updated in 1995)
29. Promote a Regional Coastal Atlas Network
ICAN-Great Lakes meeting
– Pyle Center – Madison, WI – September 13-15, 2010
• Showcase the impacts of mature CWAs
• Explore emerging use cases for networked CWAs
– marine spatial planning, climate adaptation, water quality, and
evaluating Great Lakes restoration
• Describe how CWAs relate to broader initiatives
– Digital Coast, the Integrated Ocean Observing System, and the
Open Geospatial Consortium-Interoperability Program
O G ti l C ti I t bilit P
• Hands-on Training: Creating Robust Web Services and
Catalogs for Coastal Web Atlases
http://www.aqua.wisc.edu/ican/
30. Wisconsin Coastal Atlas Project Team
Principal Investigator: Steve Ventura
Co-Investigators: David Hart, Nancy Wiegand
Project Assistants: Robbie Greene, Tim Wallace
NOAA Coastal Management Fellow: Kathy Johnson
UW Sea Grant: Tom Dellinger, Rich Dellinger, James Grandt, Tina Yao
Cartography Lab: Tanya Buckingham
State Cartographer’s Office: AJ Wortley
Robinson Map Library: Jaime Stoltenberg
Oregon State University: Dawn Wright
Oregon Coastal Management Program: Tanya Haddad
Water is the most critical resource issue of our lifetime
and our children's lifetime.
The h lth f
Th health of our waters is the principal measure
t i th i i l
of how we live on the land.
-Luna Leopold