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GIS in the Midwest

This article discusses the current equipment and data acquisition methods used by the GIS team at MAP (Midwest Asset Protection) in Montana and Wyoming. It explores the challenges faced with previous software and equipment, the need for community buy-in, integration with asset management, funding considerations, and the importance of data accuracy. The article also mentions the team's involvement in GIS conferences and events.

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GIS in the Midwest

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  1. GIS in the Midwest

  2. MAP GIS Team Alicia Paz-Solis Apaz-solis@map-inc.org (607)999-9437 Montana Ronald Vanderpool rvanderpool@map-inc.org (307)996-6888 Wyoming

  3. Current Equipment • Office Software • ArcGIS for Desktop Advanced (non-profit) • ArcGIS Pro • ArcGIS Online

  4. Current Equipment • Field Software • ArcGIS Collector • ArcGIS Survey 123 • Previously used ArcPad& Pathfinder • Found that software to cumbersome for novice field & office use, and • Learning curve and desktop interface unnecessary • Costs

  5. Current Equipment • Hardware & Peripherals • iPad Mini 4 • Samsung Galaxy Note • Garmin Glo – 3 meter • Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor -1 meter

  6. Data Acquisition • Field Collected Appurtenances • Geographically stationary • Valves, Manholes, Hydrants, Pits, Etc. • Limited to small structures • Pump house, Well house, Etc. • Ultimately based on clients needs • NOTE: Piping drawn in after points • are collected.

  7. Data Acquisition • Appurtenance Attributes • Fields – Initial collection • Asset_ID, Install Date, Manufacturer, Size, Type, XY • Domains • Dropdowns for field entries • Ultimately based on clients needs

  8. Data Acquisition – Set Up

  9. Data Acquisition – Set Up

  10. Data Acquisition – Field

  11. Data Acquisition – Field

  12. Data Acquisition – Field

  13. Data Acquisition – Field

  14. Community Buy-In • Boards & Councils • 100% in favor • Worried about costs • Operators • 100% in favor • Worried about learning curve and invested time • Clerks & Treasurers • 100% in favor • Need interface with billing and financing software

  15. Other Considerations • Technical Assistance • Integration of GIS into Asset Management • Remote assistance • Database management through AGOL • Database integrity through AGOL and GDB to Microsoft Cloud (SharePoint) • Sources of Funding • Possible for initial data acquisition/database development • None know for ongoing GIS management

  16. Other Considerations • Accuracy of Data • 1 meter accuracy out of the box (Bad Elf) • Supports DGPS • Post Processing Ready • Plan using Almanac for best collection times • Memberships – Association Involvements • None at present • Conferences & Events • Hopeful for the future • Need to be RCAP GIS Teams attended

  17. GIS in the Midwest Q & A

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