What is it? How does it work? How does it relate to Ocean Technology? Examples.
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GEOGRAPHICal
Informations
System
GIS???
• What is it? • How does it work?
• How does it relate to Ocean Technology? • Examples
GIS IS....An organized collection of
Computer:
-hardware-software
-geographic data, -personnel
Designed to Efficiently: • Capture• Store• Update
• Manipulate, • Analyze • Display
Geographical informatins system
All forms of geographically referenced information in order to make find a solution to proposed questions
• GIS allows any spatial data to be added and visualized. Not just a regular map. “Smart Map” Has data base behind it that allows for easy interpretation.
• Raster and Vector Files• Data Types: Attribute, Feature,
Benefits of Utilizing GIS Unified Modeling Language-faster, easier to upload, don’t
have to make a new one from scratch each time
Produce, share, and exchange data in similar formats
Easily understoodRelate directly to mapCan turn layers on or off
Layers can be overlapped to see a combination of layers and how they interact.
Oil Spill Response in Australia (OSRA)
• GIS to assist in oil and chemical pollution response in marine environment.
-Quick and efficient to determine environmental, economic, and strategic sensitivities to utilize.
OSRA’s Goal: All encompassing data from all companies, organizations, etc.
• Habitats• High-definition coastlines• Bathymetry for all Australian
waters• Nautical charts • Topogaphical charts for all
Austriallia • Marine and national parks
and other reserves• Biological resources and
conservation status
• Fisheries and aquaculture• Coastal and marine wildlife
resources• Recreational resources• National Plan equipment
stockpiles• Aerial photography• Landmarks and features• Shoreline acess and boat
ramps• Emergancy logistic
Existing Layers
Detail of the SPOT Imaging Map utilized to map the spills
Austrilas Shipping Routes
Location of ship grounding in Great Barrier Reef overlayed on bathymetry and topogrphic data.
Orange Triangle represents spill
GIS
• GIS is a collection of data • very resourceful tool • Can be applied to any situation as long as
spatial data can be inputted.