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							MapInfo/Forestry Users Group
          June 6, 2006


       What’s New?

      Tony Cooley
     Data Directions
   www.datadirections.biz
    MapInfo/Forestry Users Group

•   MapInfo Version 8.5.

• Techniques for Stream Analysis.

• www.weatherbank.com.

• PDA Mobile Mapping / Field data Collection.
MapInfo Version 8.5 - Highlights:      (Partial List)

 Begins shipping today.
 Windows NT & 98 no longer supported.
 GoogleEarth Link (.kmz & .kml format) included.
 Dynamic raster and grid re-projection.
 Raster and grid data rotation capability.
 Store default thematic presentations with table.
 Merge one map with another via drag and drop.
 Save column expressions with table browser.
 Enhanced support of Vertical Mapper Grids (3D).
 New printing engine. Better support for large maps,
hi-resolution raster.
MapInfo Version 8.5 - Highlights: (cont.)
  Save map window with coordinates.
  Print to PDF built in.
  Set specific default regional units (always acres, feet).
  Inherit unit settings for geo-functions in SQL dialogs.
  Sticky setting of preferred view in open table dialog.
  Find selection when performing Query/SQL Select.
  Larger dialogs & Status bars (less scrolling).
  MapBasic support for HTTP, FTP, & XML.
  Upgrade price increase (v8.0-v8.5, $655 (was $595); v7.8
 or less-v8.5, $875 (was $795). Old price offered to group thru 6/30/06.
  Software Maintenance unchanged (1 yr - $395, 2 yr -
 $695, 3yr $995). Includes MI Grande when released. (Questions)
Techniques for Stream Analysis.

 Project Summary:           Analyze existing stream data for
appropriate classifications in regards to fish usage. Evaluate stream
characteristics based on the Oregon Department of Forestry
requirements for Western Oregon. Identify stream networks
potentially misclassified and which may benefit from stream/fish
survey.

 Western Oregon - ODF Stream characteristics for Fish Usage:

  Channel Steepness Less than 20%.

  Drainage Basin greater then 90 acres.
Techniques for Stream Analysis. (cont.)

Data/Software Components:
 Stream data source: 1:12,000 scale BLM Stream data, USGS 10
Meter DEMs for modeling.

 SplitLines.mbx: Custom MapBasic Program used to Split
Streams into uniform/manageable segments.

 Vertical Mapper: Evaluate/Compute Stream Gradient.

 StreamBuilder (from Avantra Geosystems): Used to Evaluate
/Compute Drainage Basins.
Techniques for Stream Analysis. (cont.)
 Procedure Specifics: Stream Gradient.




 Process stream network with SplitLines creating 1000 foot segments which break at
 Stream intersections. Stream data must be clean, no duplicates or gaps.
Techniques for Stream Analysis. (cont.)
 Procedure Specifics: Stream Gradient.
                                Using Vertical Mapper,
                                perform a “Line
                                Inspection” on the 1000
                                foot segment data and
                                Update stream segments
                                with Min and Max
                                elevations. (Note:
                                Vertical Mapper Slope
                                data is unreliable for
                                stream analysis as slope
                                computation may be
                                influenced by grid cells
                                on the sides of the
                                stream segments.)
Techniques for Stream Analysis. (cont.)
 Procedure Specifics: Stream Gradient.
                                Once the Min/Max
                                elevation values have
                                been added to the 1000
                                foot segment data,
                                stream gradient can be
                                computed via the
                                formula:
                                (Elevation_Max -
                                Elevation_Min)
                                /ObjectLen(obj, "ft").

                                Use this to update a
                                gradient column.
Techniques for Stream Analysis. (cont.)
 Procedure Specifics: Stream Gradient.




                                    Finally a simple
                                    MapInfo Select
                                    statement can now
                                    be used to isolate
                                    the stream
                                    segments which
                                    have a gradient
                                    greater then 20%.
Techniques for Stream Analysis. (cont.)
 Procedure Specifics: Drainage Basins < 90 Acres.

                                        The StreamBuilder
                                        program can be used
                                        generate drainage basins
                                        for selected points. To
                                        determine specific
                                        drainage basin area for
                                        existing streams the
                                        SplitLines program was
                                        first used to generate a
                                        series of points at stream
                                        intersection locations.
Techniques for Stream Analysis. (cont.)
 Procedure Specifics: Drainage Basins < 90 Acres.
                                     StreamBuilder creates
                                     drainage basins, stream
                                     networks and flow paths
                                     directly from a digital
                                     elevation models. USGS
                                     DEMs, MapInfo or Vertical
                                     Mapper Grids may be used
                                     as source model data. Prior
                                     to building a model, the
                                     DEM must be „Pit Fill‟
                                     processed to fix anomalies
                                     in the DEM and smooth any
                                     natural drainage regions.
Techniques for Stream Analysis. (cont.)
 Procedure Specifics: Drainage Basins < 90 Acres.
                                     Using a “Pit Filled” DEM
                                     StreamBuilder can then
                                     generate drainage basins,
                                     from selected points.
                                     Applying a minimum Basin
                                     Area of 90 Acres limits the
                                     Basin creation process to
                                     only basins greater then 90
                                     acres. Attributes in the
                                     outlet Point table can be
                                     updated in the resulting
                                     Basins. Apply an „Outlet
                                     Detection Buffer‟ if Outlets
                                     do not match model.
Techniques for Stream Analysis. (cont.)
 Procedure Specifics: Drainage Basins < 90 Acres.


                                     Once the Drainage Basins
                                     have been created the outlet
                                     points can be analyzed to
                                     determine which points DID
                                     NOT result in a Basin.
                                     These points indicate
                                     locations above which drain
                                     less then 90 acres.
Techniques for Stream Analysis. (cont.)
 Procedure Specifics: Additional Analysis Tools.


                                    In addition to creating
                                    Drainage Basins,
                                    StreamBuilder can also be
                                    used to generate Stream
                                    paths and Outlet points.
                                    Depending on the accuracy
                                    and detail of the DEM these
                                    paths and outlets may differ
                                    from your existing Stream
                                    Network.
Techniques for Stream Analysis. (cont.)
 Procedure Specifics: Additional Analysis Tools.




                                    StreamBuilder can generate
                                    additional Analysis Grids
                                    such as a Flow Direction
                                    Grid where a value of 1 =
                                    East, to a value of 8 =
                                    South East.
Techniques for Stream Analysis. (cont.)
 Procedure Specifics: Additional Analysis Tools.

                                   An Upslope Area Grid is a
                                   grid where each cell
                                   contains a value based on
                                   the number of upslope cells
                                   which flow into it. This grid
                                   type will resemble the actual
                                   stream network generated
                                   by StreamBuilder.

                                   StreamBuilder supports
                                   batch grid processing and
                                   resulting grids can be
                                   further analyzed using
                                   Vertical Mapper.
Techniques for Stream Analysis. (cont.)
 Procedure Specifics: Closing Comments.

                                Stream modeling using
                                StreamBuilder will only
                                be as accurate as your
                                source DEM data
                                allows. Existing Stream
                                data may be more
                                precise. Apply
                                “detection buffers” to
                                adjust for differences in
                                precision when asking
                                questions. More
                                detailed data such as
                                LIDAR will increase
                                precision of model.
 Questions?
www.weatherbank.com
 Provides real time access to the UNITED STATES PRECISION
LIGHTNING NETWORK ("USPLN®”).

 Provides Lightning Strike data detailing date, time, location,
amperage, and number of strikes.

 Data is accessed via downloading .txt file of current activity or
real time XML format.

 Pricing starts at $49.00/month for single use 50 mile X 50 mile
area (25 mile radius).

 Data Archiving and Lightning prediction services also available.
 www.weatherbank.com




MapBasic program plots locations. Symbols reflect (+/-) amperage values of strike.
Mobile Mapping / Field Data Collection Software :
  New software review:

   - TierraMapper Ver. 2.0. Geo-Information Solutions,
   Tucson, AZ. www.tierramapper.com. Supports
   georeferenced imagery, ESRI Shape files (points &
   polylines); MS Access database (points).

   - GMB Mobile Ver 4.1. Exa-Min Technologies Pty Ltd,
   Brisbane, Australia. www.geobasemap.com. Supports
   all MapInfo tables and imagery.

   - ArcPad Ver. 7.0. ESRI, Redlands, CA.
   www.esri.com. Supports ESRI Shape files and
   compatible imagery.
Mobile Mapping / Field Data Collection Software :
  Tierra Mapper (ver. 2.0) - MapInfo Data Setup Procedures.
    - Add desired base map layers to Map Window, adjust displays,
    and “Save Window as TAB”.
    - Process base map image using TierraConverter to create
    “layerd” TierraMapper Map Image.
    -Export layers to edit as ESRI Shape files (Points or Polylines),
    or Save as MS Access Database (points, w/ X/Y Columns).
    - Copy TierraMapper Map Image and exported tables to PDA.
    - Edited files are copied back to PC and converted for use by
    MapInfo.
    - Note: optional product, Visual CE – Pocket Access
    development system can be used to create custom input forms for
    point data collection.
   Mobile Mapping Field Data Collection Demo.
Mobile Mapping / Field Data Collection Software :
  GBM Mobile (v4.0) - MapInfo Data Setup Procedures.
  -    Open any workspace/ MI Tables. Configure as desired in
       MapInfo Layer Control.
  -    Use Tool Manager and load MapX GeoSet Utility. Save
       MapX GeoSet (Mobile workspace).
  -    Use GBM – Administration functions to create custom input
       forms based on tables, create user profiles and establish edit
       tracking functionality.
  -    GMB program administrator controls set up of PDA files
       (GeoSets and Forms) and handles folder/ table location issues
       and the checking out/in of data. Multiple mobile PDA users
       can edit the same data in the field and GBM administrator
       functions handles the integration of the data back in to the
       primary files.
      Mobile Mapping Field Data Collection Demo.
Mobile Mapping / Field Data Collection Software :
  ArcPad (v7.0) - MapInfo Data Setup Procedures.
  -   Uses/requires ESRI Shape files and georeferenced imagery.
  -   New ships with and includes ability to create data input
      forms.
  -   Desktop Module offers ability to configure files and projects
      prior to transferring to PDA.
  -   Third party product MI2AP (by Avantra Geosystems) offers
      robust, 2 way setup of MapInfo tables for use by ArcPad.
      Includes full conversion of MapInfo workspace to an ArcPad
      map format. Maintains appearance of layers; converts
      complete workspace or can clip to a region. Also provides
      means to convert from ArcPad to MapInfo. Version to
      support ArcPad V7 is not yet completed.
Mobile Mapping / Data Collection Software :
  Tierra Mapper (v2)                        GBM Mobile (v4)                               ARCPad (v7)
•Raster Basemap layer, as well as        •Utilizes Standard MapInfo Tab files,     •Provides ability to create custom
shape files.                             no conversions.                           forms for each layer.
•Low cost, simple and easy to use data   •Supports Edit tracking and data          •Offers built in support for integrated
collection, field mapping system.        check in / out. Supports multiple field   camera or laser device
•Can collect Point objects (Shape file   operations editing the same data set.     •Offers support location offset
or Access Database), Tracks, or free     •Provides ability to create custom data   capabilities.
drawn Redlines.                          input forms.                              •Supports GPS point averaging.
•Provides for GPS Navigation             •Offers robust projection control and     •Optional software provides for full
capabilities.                            handling.                                 customization of program.
•Provides for the creation/design of     •Offers built in support for integrated   •Optional program MI2AP (MapInfo
Shape files from with in program on      camera.                                   to ArcPad) facilitates and streamlines
PDA.                                     •Supports GPS point averaging.            the integration of MapInfo data to and
•“Observation” Pocket Access             •Offers audible “Tracking Alert”          from ArcPad.
database provided and allows for         warning when the unit has moved           •Most “ArcView Like” system
customization of dropdown/pick lists.    more then a predefined distance.          available.
Limited database functionality also      •Optional utility provides for post       •Provides for controlling GPS location
available.                               processing of GPS data.                   information by setting of PDOP
•Offers rotating map support.            •PDA buttons may be programmed            masks.
•~ $150.00. (Optional Visual CE –        operations.                               •Oldest established product.
Pocket Access Development System ~       •Most “MapInfo Like” system.              •~ $500.00 (MI2AP ~$275).
$150.00)
                                         •~ $900.00.
MapInfo/Forestry Users Group

    Contact Info:


    Tony Cooley
    Data Directions
    (541) 345-4MAP
    Tony@DataDirections.biz
    www.DataDirections.biz