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Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri Show-Me Ag Classic February 1, 2006 Columbia, MO. Chris Barnett Center for Agricultural, Resource and Environmental Systems (CARES) 130 Mumford Hall University of Missouri – Columbia BarnettC@missouri.edu. Objectives.
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Web-Based Planning Tools for MissouriShow-Me Ag ClassicFebruary 1, 2006Columbia, MO Chris Barnett Center for Agricultural, Resource and Environmental Systems (CARES) 130 Mumford Hall University of Missouri – Columbia BarnettC@missouri.edu
Objectives • Understand the basic concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Internet mapping • Become familiar with the resources available in the CARES Map Room • Learn about web mapping applications beyond basic interactive mapping Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006
GIS and Internet Mapping • A Geographic Information System (GIS) is “a computer-based system for capture, storage, retrieval, analysis and display of spatial (locationally-defined) data." (The National Science Foundation) • Internet Mapping is a web-based application allowing access to GIS data and tools using a web browser. • GIS data are • Organized into “layers”, or groupings of data of a common type (i.e. soils, roads, fire hydrants). • Typically include spatial (map) and tabular (text) data • Spatially referenced, allowing maps to overlay • Often require GIS-based software Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006
Map Room 1) CARES web site: http://cares.missouri.edu Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006
Map Room 2) CARES Map Room Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006
Map Room 3) Step 1 – Set the map area. Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006
Map Room 4) Step 2 - Select the data layers. Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006
Map Room 5) Step 3 – Make the map. Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006
Map Room 6) The map! Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006
Map Room Check your browser! Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006
Map Room Make sure it says YES! Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006
Map RoomViewer Layout Toolbar Locator Map Table of Contents Map Display • Toolbar:Controls for interacting with the map • Locator Map: Displays location within the state, provides quick pan functionality • Map Display: Data layer viewing and interaction area • Table of Contents: Shows the legend, controls for individual layers, and worksheets providing additional functionality Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006
Map RoomOverview Map and Table of Contents Locator Map: Can quickly zoom to a new location by clicking on the map. The map display will refresh centered on the location clicked. Table of Contents Legend: Describes the content of the map display. Also will indicate if a layer is not visible at the current scale. Table of Contents Layers: Provides control of the layer display and determines which layer is active for interaction. Table of Contents Worksheet: Many tools will display a worksheet. Worksheets can allow for user input, live interactive update, and directions for operation. Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006
Map RoomTools and Menus Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006
Map RoomTools and Menus Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006
Map RoomTools and Menus Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006
Missouri AFO Site Evaluation Report • Information and education tool • Provides boundary specific information • Learn potential impact of production • http://cares.missouri.edu/afosite Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006
Sample AFO Site Evaluation Report Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006
Sample AFO Site Evaluation Report (Map Page) Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006
Thank You • Copies available on the web at: • http://cares.missouri.edu/about/presentations • Chris Barnett • Center for Agricultural, Resource and • Environmental Systems • (CARES) • 130 Mumford Hall • University of Missouri – Columbia • BarnettC@missouri.edu Web-Based Planning Tools for Missouri, February 1, 2006