GIS Analysis Methods and Technical Applications
Credits: 6 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This course provide an extensive look into the many engineering related applications which may be performed more efficiently and effectively by GIS technologies.Topics:
- The Principal Purposes of GIS; Analytical Methods using GIS
- Spatial and Proximity Analysis, Buffering, Clusters, Locate Nearest
- Overlaying Data Layers, Location and Viewshed Analysis
- Popular Processes and Toolsets used in GIS
- Route Optimization and Navigational; Accident Analysis
- GIS and ITS; Railway Systems Monitoring, Road Management
- GIS use for Capital Improvement Projects
- Nautical Routing: Waterway Navigation
- Ambulance, Hazmat, Wide Load Routing and Monitoring
- Bridge Maintenance Evaluations and Monitoring
- FEMA and FIRM Maps: Flood Risk Evaluation
- Disaster Risk Management, Mitigation, Eval., Planning, Response
- Insurance: Risk Management and Claims Adjustment
- Urban Planning and Development, Land Planning and Agricultural
- Gas Infrastructure, Geological, Petroleum, Mining
- Electrical Grid Planning and Monitoring, Advanced Metering
- Piping and Cabling Locating, Telecom and Cabling networks
- Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
- Supplier Distribution and Sales Route Management
- Logistics, Demographics, Sale, and Marketing
- The Process of Geocoding
- Properties, Facilities, and Space Management / Planning
- Zoning and Land Use Requirements, Mass Property Appraisals
- Parcel and Tax Jurisdiction Mapping Educational Applications
- Homeland and Border Security, Military and Law Enforcement
- Governmental Election Mapping, Jurisdictional Zones
- Crime Scene Investigations
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Intended Audience: This course is intended for all engineers whose job description may require a general knowledge of GIS analysis methods and technical applications.
Publication Source: Based on original courseware from Donald W. Parnell, PE
Donald Parnell, PE