* Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

So What is GIS ???

The simplest form of a GIS is a paper map !!!

 but what’s the difference …
A computer-based map (or GIS)
contains ‘dynamic’ or live data – ie
‘intelligent
intelligent data
data’ with many attributes
that are accessed by a number of
means
If you ‘double click’ on an airport
symbol in a GIS, you can view any
attributes associated with that feature
– eg when it was built
built, type of
construction, its elevation, runway
direction, pavement strength, what
type of aircraft can land there
there, the
operating authority and so on
A paper map contains ‘static’ data; what
you see on the map is the limit of The same applies to any feature
information available contained
t i d in
i a GIS database
d t b
It cannot be easily changed or modified It can be easily updated and the
y
A symbol on a p
paper
p map p can show you
y information transferred to other
where an airport is located but that is computer applications
about all
 What does GIS look like ?

Simply a graphical representation with associated attributes

What Can GIS Do ? GEO - GRAPHICS

Project planning & design *

* Conduct statistical analyses

Create reports & maps *

* Make accurate projections

Provide asset registry & control *

* Facilitate management decisions

GIS – a powerful tool for project planning
planning,
implementation and management
Could GIS Apply
pp y to You ?

Conservation Health Care Education Law & Order Defence Communications

Commerce Industry Real Estate Insurance Marketing & Promotion Tourism & Travel

Forestry Exploration / Mining Oil & Gas Agriculture Transport & Shipping Eng’g / Construction

The applications of GIS are only limited by imagination GEO - GRAPHICS

 Software Not A Problem …
All ‘attributes’
attached to
l
locations
ti or
features in a GIS
table or
information layer
can be displayed
and used through
commonly
available
il bl
computer
programs
… or you can
use GIS
professional
software
ft t
to
prepare and
present the data
‘Screen Grab’ above is a GIS Table displayed in Excel – there
are 687 rows x 127 columns = 87,249 items of information !!!
Getting your digital data into a GIS …
MapInfo works on a system
of tables (or information
layers),
y ) and these are used
to compile and present the
required information. The
design and structure of these
tables gives “depth and
breadth” to a GIS database.
MapInfo Professional is a GIS software
program commonly used to create GIS
databases
It has become the ‘de facto’ standard for
GIS database work in the South Pacific
region
Its strengths lay in …
• its ease of use
use, and
• superior map presentation
Its main competitor is ArcGIS – preferred
by some GIS professionals due to its
‘user friendly’ ability when creating
statistical analysis queries
Both programs have a place in the
development of GIS databases and
transfer of data between the two systems
is relatively ‘seamless’
* GIS Database Establishment
We have a large range of stock digital datasets that can
quickly
q y establish a new GIS database for your
y needs
Alternatively, we can develop GIS databases to suit your
specific requirements. Recent projects and initiatives
include …
¾ Milne Bay Community
Community-Based
Based Coastal and Marine Conservation Project
¾ Konebada Petroleum Park Project – all development stages
¾ Training Component – PNG GMRIS Project (DoM)
¾ PNG nationwide GIS database established for the Department of
National Planning and PNG Sustainable Development Project Ltd
¾ Provincial GIS database setup for Eastern Highlands
¾ Provincial GIS database setup for Milne Bay
¾ Mapping and GIS database setup for the Cloudy Bay FMA
¾ Provision of consultant database services to D.I.G.O., Canberra
* GIS Training
g
Our Training Programs are designed and structured to meet
i di id l or corporate
individual t / department
d t t type
t needs
d – they
th can also
l beb
tailored to suit specific requirements
Wherever possible you train with the actual data you will be
working with
Basic and Advanced MapInfo
p Trainingg is available. The Basic
Course averages 15 hours “hands-on / one-on-one” tuition
Advanced MapInfo Training can be at the participant’s initiative or
we can provide
id specialist
i li t personalized
li d tuition
t iti
We also offer a ‘Stand Alone’ MapInfo Training Course
* Certification awarded for course attendance

It’s the ‘warm-ware’

‘ that really makes the
software work !!!
* Specialized GIS Training
Specialized GIS training is
prepared on an ‘as required’
basis
Here a specific set of training
notes were written applying to
the use of GIS and MapInfo for
the administration and running
of Forestry Management Area
(FMA) projects
Emphasis
p was stressed in
complying with the
requirements of the PNG
National Forest Authority
Specialized software is also
provided if required
* GPS / GIS Fieldwork
Nuakata PSM set-
set-up
Star picket position plumbed
from reference stn antenna

Plumbed position of
survey grade antenna
Offset 65mm brg 140 deg

GPS data-
data-logging systems can be upgraded to include survey
grade
d antennas
t with
ith all
ll the
th associated
i t d accessories.
i
Positional results when establishing permanent survey marks
by differential GPS are in the order of +/-
+/- 16mm (horizontal) !!!
 Any
y Other Services ? GEO - GRAPHICS
Via Joint Venture Partners & Associated Companies …
ARMAN LARMER SURVEYS, Port Moresby
Providing total surveying solutions for engineering, topographic,
mining, geodetic, cadastral, and hydrographic purposes. Town
planning, GPS control positioning and GIS data collection services.

CARSON PRATT SERVICES & SOUTHWEST Air, Mendi

Civil engineering and construction services for resource development
projects aerial survey operations,
projects, operations exploration support & logistics,
logistics
fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft charters

SCHLENCKER MAPPING,
MAPPING Brisbane
Analytical, digital and soft-copy photogrammetric mapping solutions
and associated systems. Project work experience in Australia, USA,
Canada, Hong Kong, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Vanuatu & PNG.

UNITED PHOTO & GRAPHICS, Melbourne

Real-time airborne differential GPS coupled to a gyro stabilized survey
camera system ensures fully metric and controlled aerial photography.
Experience in Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Fiji and Vanuatu
 Quality Assurance GEO - GRAPHICS

Under our Quality Assurance Program – all data is

fully edited and checked prior to release.
release We
believe it to be the best available value for money.
Australian sub-contractors are registered and
certified under various quality assurance
programs…
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