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Mike Kissane ArcGIS Server, Web ADF, Python, EDMS, Asp.Net and XML – Bringing Systems Together This presentation will demonstrate using ArcGIS Server, Web ADF, Python, EDMS, Asp.Net and XML to build, query, and format data to bring systems and data together. Two applications will be presented that displays the users’ non-spatial data on a map. The Tallahassee Projects application uses python to create a relationship between EDMS data and the property appraiser data to add a spatial reference on the map and a query mechanism back to EDMS. The EAMS (Energy Axis Metering System) Status application uses python to re-project and copy the EAMS shape files from the EAMS server into SDE and Linq to read the meter status XML documents to display meter information on the map.
John Derek Morgan Web Map Development w/ Bing, Silverlight and MS SQL Server This presentation covers an introduction to the Microsoft technologies of Bing Maps Silverlight Control SDK integration with SQL Server Spatial. These technologies are then put into context with a walkthrough of a production web mapping application utilizing them.
Duane Treadon Thomasville's Community Landmarks Trail Project, Finding the Path. What was originally proposed as a short multi use trail primarily around Thomasville’s historic downtown has grown into a multi facet project encompassing the entire city. With 14.5 miles of trails proposed and 5 urban redevelopment target areas planned the Thomasville Landmarks Trail project has gained both public and political support. This presentation will focus on how the trail path was determined, noting the heavy use of GIS in this process.
Greg Mauldin Arc Hydro in an Urban Environment Tallahassee-Leon County GIS is working with the City of Tallahassee Stormwater Management Division to develop and modify elevation surfaces to correctly represent urban drainage patterns. The data processing requirements for the development of hydrographic information systems will be compared and contrasted for both rural and urban examples. The primary focus will be hydro-enforcement strategies and the use of stormwater inventory data to retrofit digital elevation surfaces to reflect the complexities of urban drainage systems.
Amy Knight Development and Best Use of the Cooperative Land Cover Map The Cooperative Land Cover Map is a project to develop an improved statewide land cover map from existing sources and expert review of aerial photography. The new statewide map (published August 2010) includes 189 land cover classes and consists of over 6 million acres derived from local, regional and site-specific sources and 1.4 million acres classified during aerial photo review. The remaining area (32 million acres) consists of Land Use Land Cover data developed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida's water management districts. All data were crosswalked into the Florida Land Cover Classification System developed by FWC in 2009. This work was funded through the State Wildlife Grants program.
Georgianna Strode Lessons Learned using ArcGIS Flex API How do you make a map using ESRI’s Flex API? This presentation gives tips that could save time and effort for those interested in making a Flex map. Topics include: brief demonstration of a map made for the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), how to get started, what the widgets do, what the ESRI instructor-led Flex class covers, general tips, and where to find more information.
Ming Ye Arc-NLET: An ArcGIS-Based Nitrate Load Estimation Toolkit Approximately one third of Florida’s population use onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) (also known as septic tanks) for treating domestic wastewater. Estimation of nitrate load from septic tanks to surface water bodies is critical in water resources and environment management. With support from Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), we developed an ArcGIS-Based Nitrate Load Estimation Toolkit (Arc-NLET). This software is based on a simplified nitrate fate and transport model, an easy-to-use screening level model to estimate long-term nitrate loads from septic tanks to surface water bodies. Unique features of the software include: (1) it minimizes data inputs required by conventional groundwater modeling; (2) nitrate removal mechanisms, mainly denitrification, is incorporated; (3) the spatial location of the OWTS and nitrate load at each river segment are considered; and (4) all nitrate fate and transport modeling and pre- and post-processing are conducted through a user friendly ArcGIS-based graphic interface. The software has been used for estimating nitrate loads to St. Johns River from three neighborhoods in Jacksonville with several thousands of septic tanks. The estimation is based on the calibrated parameter values against measured water table depths and nitrate concentrations data from monitoring wells. The calibrated model gives a satisfactory match to the measured data and reasonable estimate of nitrate load.
Jim Robeson GPS and Floodlight Technology GPS has evolved quite a bit over the past 20 years. Recently a new technology is poised to vastly improve GPS accuracy and use in difficult places, ‘Floodlight Technology’. Let’s take a look at this technology and its benefits.
Larry Waszink GIS in Crime Mapping GIS in Crime Mapping looks at the History, Confidentiality issues, Subtopics, web-based systems for the public including TPD, case studies and a glimpse of the business models of software makers in the field. Crime on FSU's campus and the potential link between foreclosures and crime is explored. Based on a FSU MS-GIS student class project.
Bill Alfred, GISP Introducing ESRI's Technical Certifications The ESRI Technical Certification Program recognizes qualified individuals who are proficient in best practices for using ESRI software. ESRI Technical Certifications are awarded in different areas of expertise (Desktop, Developer and Enterprise) at both an Associate and Professional level. The program is open to ESRI users worldwide. This presentation is a brief introduction to this Program.
Gary Mohr Land Cover and Mapping in Florida The Florida State Wildlife Action Plan (Plan) has taken a habitat-based approach to assess the needs and status of wildlife in Florida. This approach requires a statewide land cover map created through the application of a comprehensive and suitable classification schema to satellite and aerial imagery of the highest viable resolution. We found that existing schemas did not fit the needs of the Plan; however, it was determined that a schema that incorporated classifications currently used by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI), and Florida’s water management districts (WMD) would be the most feasible and produce the most usable land cover dataset. Based on comments received during meetings with a group of experts in both Florida’s natural communities and in image processing and classification of Florida habitats, a hierarchical and extensible classification was created that incorporated, to the greatest extent possible, the currently used classifications and class definitions. Ongoing research efforts include application of the resultant classification schema to medium resolution satellite imagery and high resolution aerial photography statewide. Multispectral classification techniques, object- and segment-based classification, and incorporation of ground-truthed data are all being used in the creation of the Florida Land Cover map. These projects will result in more accurate and reliable land cover classification data that will benefit and add value to future habitat and land cover research, as well as meet the needs of the Plan. Here we present these processes in detail and discuss current and future efforts using the results of this project.