1	GIS for “Decision Makers” January 26, 2007
2	What is GIS? Basic Terms and Concepts
3	What is GIS? GIS is the hardware, software, and methods that allow people to create, store, analyze, output, and distribute spatial information. And... A GIS is a spatial data management tool made up of “intelligent” computer maps linked to databases that describe the map features.
4	GIS Functions Create/input data Modify data Store data Analyze data Output information Distribute data and information
5	"As one of the earliest..." As one of the earliest recorded uses of GIS techniques, in what decade did Dr. John Snow analyze geographic data to determine the source of an epidemic? -70’s -60’s -50’s -40’s -30’s -20’s -10’s
6	"Dr" Dr. John Snow analyzed geographic data to identify the source of a city-wide cholera epidemic. -70’s -60’s -50’s -40’s -30’s -20’s -10’s
7	GIS Components Basemap “Your data” Analysis Methods and Tools
8	BASEMAP
9	Map Layering Concept
10	Typical Basemap Features:
11	Map Projections
12	Digital Orthophotography Definition: A digital (electronic) aerial photograph that has been modified to remove artifacts from the camera & airplane and adjusted to fit the ground surface.
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14	Combination of Pictures and Linework
15	“YOUR” DATA
16	Your Data Can Be: Point data Anything that can be pin pointed on a map i.e. customers, community assets, REALTOR.® listings, etc. Aggregated data Point data can be aggregated by any geography i.e. census block, city boundary, MIBOR Service Area, etc.
17	Spatial Data Can Be Points, Lines and Areas
18	The Database And Graphics Are Linked By A Unique Number People can find target data with database queries such as “greater than”, “less than”, “sounds like”, “before”, etc.
19	Analysis Methods and Tools
20	Query By Geography Allows you to ask questions about how data relate to other data. What is the average distance of settlements from navigable rivers? What is the population density inside a boundary?
21	Simple GIS Analysis
22	"Local Examples of GIS Usage" Local Examples of GIS Usage
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24	The MIBOR MLS Is:
25	Summary MIBOR MLS contains most detailed local data for Central Indiana. Can this assimilation of information be leveraged? What data in addition to what you have seen are key for economic development? What applications in addition to what you have seen are key for economic development?
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27	G.I.S. in Public Safety Quickly Find Addresses Interface with your 911 or CAD Locate wireless callers Determine responding agency Longitude/Latitude coordinates Background aerial photography Find anything GPS Interface Automatic Vehicle Locating (AVL) Automatic Popup map in vehicle Fire Hydrants Secure Pre-planning Tactical Mapping Pin Mapping
28	Hazard Mitigation DMA 2000 requires every county in US to create a plan FEMA has developed HAZUS-MH (Disaster Modeling Tool) Polis has worked with half of Indiana’s Counties to develop their plans.
29	Model “The best model gives you an understanding of what you want to find out”
30	Indy Site Finder http://www6.indygov.org/gis/
31	Conclusions and Final Questions