Evan Leahy
GIS Project Proposal
Introduction: For
my GIS course project I plan on mapping out the Onteora Lake waterbody in
upstate New York. The waterbody located in Kingston, NY, is maintained and
operated by the Department of Environmental Conservation. I believe in creating
this map we can give the public a valuable resource in helping them get the
most out of the area around the lake and its trails.
Methods: Onteora
Lake itself has a surface area of 16.5 acres and a shoreline of 1.3 miles. I
plan on going out to the lake and using a handheld GPS to collect a significant
number of data points at campsites and also along trails around the lake. I
intend on using ArcGIS software at Siena College to input the latitude and longitude
of these collected points into the program to create a map. Using this
software, I will be able to show detailed features of Onteora Lake in an
interactive and helpful map.
Objectives: To
create a detailed map of Onteora Lake in Kingston, NY. My goal is to shows
different features of this lake that will be very beneficial for public use. My
hope is that it will aid in the publics understanding of the features of the
lake and also provide new detailed information to enhance their experience. I
hope it will make people more aware of local trails around the lake and
increase their participation in outdoor activities.
Schedule:
Date
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Description
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8-Oct
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Proposal
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15-Oct
|
Research/Contact
Onteora
|
22-Oct
|
Collecting GPS Points
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29-Oct
|
Interpreting Collected
Data
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5-Nov
|
Mapping Points
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12-Nov
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Adding Map Detail
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19-Nov
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Map review with Client
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26-Nov
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Final Revisions
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3-Dec
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Map completed and
delivered
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Deliverables: Upon
completion, I will have a finished map printed out of Onteora Lake and its
detailed features on display. This map may be used as a resource for the public
to use and help make the overall understanding and experience of Onteora Lake
better.
This is a great start, Evan. I have a few comments/suggestions:
ReplyDelete*Don't forget to include the data sources you will use. What data layers beside the GPS points will you map. Will waterbodies, roads, topography, etc. be used to provide geographic context?
*For the deliverables, try to be a little more specific. Will the final map be color or black and white? What size will it be?
*For the schedule, include preparation of a draft map with available data layers before you head into the field.
-Dr. M