Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Zoning Layer Updated
The 2009 parish zoning layer has been updated with all changes from 2009 and 2010. The Planning & Zoning department is currently using it with ArcGIS Explorer, with a local copy of the 2008 aerial photography as a base map.
The server is here!
The new GIS server hardware is installed in the rack. The GIS server software is being downloaded and installed this week.
Once the software is installed, the 2008 aerial photography will be loaded, and a web application will be created so that all participants in the enterprise GIS will be able to use it.
Once the software is installed, the 2008 aerial photography will be loaded, and a web application will be created so that all participants in the enterprise GIS will be able to use it.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Server Arriving Soon
According to the UPS web site, the ArcGIS server is on its way. It will probably arrive soon after Thanksgiving. Our IT consultants are standing by to get it installed.
I am registered in two upcoming ArcGIS server classes, "Introduction to ArcGIS Server" on November 29-30, and "ArcGIS Server Enterprise Configuration and Tuning for SQL Server" on December 16-17.
In addition, two Trimble GPS data collectors, the GeoXH and the Juno SB were purchased. The Juno is a small handheld, with a 3 megapixel camera, and 1-2 meter accuracy. The GeoXH is a larger handheld, with subfoot accuracy. Both will come in very handy for data collection and maintenance.
I am registered in two upcoming ArcGIS server classes, "Introduction to ArcGIS Server" on November 29-30, and "ArcGIS Server Enterprise Configuration and Tuning for SQL Server" on December 16-17.
In addition, two Trimble GPS data collectors, the GeoXH and the Juno SB were purchased. The Juno is a small handheld, with a 3 megapixel camera, and 1-2 meter accuracy. The GeoXH is a larger handheld, with subfoot accuracy. Both will come in very handy for data collection and maintenance.
Friday, October 22, 2010
GIS Server Installation Coming Up
The new server for the enterprise GIS has been ordered. As soon as it is in place, the data we currently have will be loaded.
Participants in the enterprise GIS will be able to access the data using the free ArcGIS Explorer to connect to the map services that will be created.
In addition, ArcGIS Server 10 has a new web application. The demonstrations I've seen make it look easy. If it's as easy as it looks, we will also have maps using the web application. Those will be similar in many ways to Google Earth, but will have detailed Iberia Parish aerial photography and other layers.
Participants in the enterprise GIS will be able to access the data using the free ArcGIS Explorer to connect to the map services that will be created.
In addition, ArcGIS Server 10 has a new web application. The demonstrations I've seen make it look easy. If it's as easy as it looks, we will also have maps using the web application. Those will be similar in many ways to Google Earth, but will have detailed Iberia Parish aerial photography and other layers.
Monday, August 23, 2010
URISA / NENA Addressing Conference
URISA is a leading professional organization for GIS, and NENA is the National Emergency Number Association. These organizations sponsored a joint conference August 16-19 to focus on GIS solutions to addressing issues.
As it turns out, the addressing anomalies existing in Iberia Parish are fairly ordinary in comparison to those in other areas of the U.S. and Canada. Hearing about more complex issues helped to put our problems into perspective. Solutions to these and other addressing issues were described in case study sessions.
In addition, technical database issues were covered, including the new Federal Geographic Database Committee standard on addressing.
As it turns out, the addressing anomalies existing in Iberia Parish are fairly ordinary in comparison to those in other areas of the U.S. and Canada. Hearing about more complex issues helped to put our problems into perspective. Solutions to these and other addressing issues were described in case study sessions.
In addition, technical database issues were covered, including the new Federal Geographic Database Committee standard on addressing.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Parish Planning & Zoning Project
Our 2008 aerial photography and the 2009 zoning map have been combined in an ArcGIS Explorer project. ArcGIS Explorer is a free viewer that allows the user to add content from many sources. We are currently in the process of installing the software and data files on the P&Z computers.
The Planning & Zoning staff then can zoom in to determine the exact relationship between a parcel of land and its zoning, while viewing any structures on the property as of 2008.
This application is local to P&Z at the moment. However, it will be available more widely once the GIS server is in place.
The Planning & Zoning staff then can zoom in to determine the exact relationship between a parcel of land and its zoning, while viewing any structures on the property as of 2008.
This application is local to P&Z at the moment. However, it will be available more widely once the GIS server is in place.
Monday, July 19, 2010
New Stuff
Road Data
We have received the preliminary road data layer from LA DOTD. It needs some work, particularly with the private roads, but it has the most complete set of address ranges of any comprehensive road data set that we have so far.
ArcGIS 10
The Desktop ArcGIS 10 is installed, and is working well. The server version will be 10 as well. We are moving forward with the server hardware and software purchase.
Proposed 3-Year Budget
The budget of the GIS department will be presented Wednesday, July 21 to the GIS committee. The committee members will be asked to make financial commitments for 2011-2013.
Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
A draft document has been created, following the example of Lincoln Parish. Next step, consultation with parish attorneys with revisions expected. Hope to have it ready soon for committee review.
Return on Investment Training
I have been offered a seat at a two-day ROI training session, sponsored by the state GIS committee and the United States Geological Survey. This training will be free for the attendees due to the sponsorship. This training specifically addresses the cost/benefit analysis of GIS projects, especially cross-agency projects. I am looking forward to it.
We have received the preliminary road data layer from LA DOTD. It needs some work, particularly with the private roads, but it has the most complete set of address ranges of any comprehensive road data set that we have so far.
ArcGIS 10
The Desktop ArcGIS 10 is installed, and is working well. The server version will be 10 as well. We are moving forward with the server hardware and software purchase.
Proposed 3-Year Budget
The budget of the GIS department will be presented Wednesday, July 21 to the GIS committee. The committee members will be asked to make financial commitments for 2011-2013.
Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
A draft document has been created, following the example of Lincoln Parish. Next step, consultation with parish attorneys with revisions expected. Hope to have it ready soon for committee review.
Return on Investment Training
I have been offered a seat at a two-day ROI training session, sponsored by the state GIS committee and the United States Geological Survey. This training will be free for the attendees due to the sponsorship. This training specifically addresses the cost/benefit analysis of GIS projects, especially cross-agency projects. I am looking forward to it.
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