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GeoGoshenWeb Map Viewer and Data Exchange
Andrew DavisGEOG 596-A
MGIS Capstone Proposal
GeoGoshenWeb Map Viewer and Data Exchange
• Abstract• Project Purpose• Background and Prior Work• Target Audience• Technology• Methodology• Project Plan• Significance & Limitations• Conclusions
GeoGoshenAbstract
GeoGoshen responds to several factors• The demand for spatially enabled
technology/applications within the American market
• A need for geographic educational opportunities for young people outside of formal schooling
• Exposing people to GIS as a way to solve problems and explore their world at a time when they are thinking about a career
GeoGoshenProject Purpose
Provide a web-based map viewer and data exchange mechanism dedicated for Boy Scouts to..
•View Goshen base-map data at home•Print or download copies of pre-authored Goshen maps•Query online datasets•Download existing datasets for use at camp•Upload (Contribute) new point/line data to be incorporated into Goshen spatial repository
GeoGoshenBackground
• Geospatially-capable devices have penetrated the American market and consumers have come to expect spatial data presented in an interactive format
• Despite this, geographic/spatial ignorance is high
• Demand for personnel to work within the spatial community is high
• GeoGoshen requires attention to: Target Audience, Prior Work, and Technology
GeoGoshenTarget Audience
Goshen Scout Reservation (Nat Capitol Region)
• Located in Rockbridge County, Virginia
• Surrounds man-made lake “Meriwether”
• Composed of six individual camps
• Old hand drawn paper maps used for management of facilities (USGS Quad maps for reference)
• Goshen leadership are eager to upgrade their capabilities (maps)
GeoGoshenTarget Audience
The Boy Scouts: (National Capitol Region)
• A private non-profit organization
• Boys are taught and exposed to a possible 129 different potential career fields
• Past Scouts have included: One US President, numerous Congressmen, Astronauts, military personnel, and sports heroes
• Personal connection (my children in Scouts)
Prior Work
Prior Work
http://alltrails.com/ or http://www.trails.com/
http://www.hopeworks.org/gis/gallery.html
GeoGoshenTechnology
• Wide number of web based mapping sites and services
• Commercial applications: Licensing costs (monetary), usually include warranty and or support
• Open Source: Implementation costs (time/effort costs versus monetary)
GeoGoshenMethodology
• Create Open Source based prototype
• Demonstrate working prototype to BSA Nat Capitol Region
• Incorporate input from BSA to initial prototype
• Field final working prototype for beta testing
• Go live for comments and input from Scouting Community
GeoGoshenMethodology
• Spatial Data: (PostGIS/PostgreSQL) or (continue with .shp Mr.Sid)
• Server: GeoServer (widely available)
• Client Map Viewer: Open Web Mapping (OpenLayers)• Free basic services (Open Street Map for larger background)
• Supports common spatial formats (.shp, Mr.Sid, etc..)
Project Timeline
GeoGoshenSignificance & Limitations
Significance:• Provides an educational opportunity for geography/GIS• Is in line with the high demand for spatial technology• Exposes Scouts to an open career field (in a limited manner)• Allows for growing spatial data repository on hand at Goshen• Can serve as the basis for a small enterprise GIS for Goshen staff
Limitations:• Data to be uploaded must be screened, it will be collected by
beginners• Cannot force Scouts to participate• Budget will be a limiting factor, volunteer work force (it may be slow
going)• Time, will limit any additional work being done within the constraints
of this program. Very wary of Mission Creep
GeoGoshenConclusions
• Improvements in technology, and availability of high end open source software have taken digital maps into a broad range of activities
• Volunteer groups (BSA, Hope Works etc) are an overlooked and growing portion of the Geospatial Community from which future talent can be developed
• GeoGoshen offers:
– a Tool to grow a small GIS
– An educational experience involving geography/spatial technology
– A point of focus for volunteer contributions by boys who will soon be choosing their careers
Questions?