Topographic Mapping Plans

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The Evolution of Geomatics in NBWhere weve
been!Where were headed?
Dave FinleyNB Lung Assoc. Nov. 2005
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Discussion Points

• The evolution of Geomatics
• System life cycles
• Web mapping
• Concluding thoughts

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GIS Evolution / Growth Overcoming Barriers
Web-Based Services
Ubiquitous GIS
Application-Specific End-User
2000s
Internet
Application-Specific Professional
GIS/IS Technology
1990s
PC Desktop
Time
Dedicated GIS Expert
1980s
Workstation
Dedicated CS Professional
Mainframe
1970s
of Users
GIS Explosion
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EvolutionTechnology

• Computer evolution
• Cost
• Software complexity
• User friendly interface
• Customized applications
• Technical resources
• ..

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EvolutionCost of Data
5-7 / map (Paper)
1980
100 / 10k window (digital)
1990
10 / 10k window (Internet)
2000
2005
0 (Internet)
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EvolutionAvailability of Data
On-line Access
Electronic
Paper
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EvolutionDistribution Media
On-line Distribution
Diskette Tape
Fax
Microfiche
Paper
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EvolutionLicensing / Restrictions
Unrestricted Use
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EvolutionTechnical Issues

• Data formats
• Coordinate reference system projections
• File size
• File management strategies
• Bandwidth
• ..

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EvolutionStakeholder Base
1970
2005
2000
1990
Environment Emergency
Surveying Mapping
Business Geographics
Socio-Economic
Resource Based
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EvolutionUser Base
1970
2005
2000
1990
Professionals
Computer Specialists
Application Specialists
GIS Technical Specialists
Citizens
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EvolutionOrganizational Focus
1980
2005
2000
1990
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All that to say Were operating in a rapidly
changing environmentandit will only
continueso get used to it.
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The System Lifecycle Graph
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The Lifecycle Graphand the S curve
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Where Are We?On the geomatics lifecycle curve
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Where Were We?On the geomatics lifecycle curve
1995 - 1997
1990s
1980s
1970s
1960s
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Where Were At?
2004 ?
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What changes can we introduce to extend life
cycle positively?
2004 ?
NB Geomatics review !
Web mapping?
WMS / WFS? XML / GML?
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Technology AdoptionLife Cycle
Timing is everything.
.From Moore Crossing the Chasm
RISK
Innovators
Laggards
Late Majority
Early Adopters
Early Majority
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EvolutionWeb Mapping
1996
2006
2001
97
98
99
00
02
03
04
05
Technology
GML XML
Spatial Fusion
Open Cite
WMS
Google
WFS
Arc/IMS
Systems
RPIIS PLANET Enhanced Browser
Proof of concept
Test Server
Coord WM
?????
DNR
ELG
GNB
DPS
CIPA
Other..
Fton
NB Lung
S J
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Technology AdoptionLife Cycle
RISK
PLANET
ELG / DNR DPS
Fton / SJ
Coordinated Web Mapping
Coord PoC WM - Server
Cipa / NB Lung
?
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EvolutionCoordinated Web Mapping

• CIG forum - WMS identified as issue
• GIMAC web mapping workshop
• Define coordinated web mapping
• Determine what is required in GNB
• Determine cost to implement maintain
• Alternatives ..

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EvolutionCoordinated Web Mapping

• Pre-requisites
• Champion
• Top level commitment
• Business case
• Formal agreements
• Roles responsibilities, funding, etc..
• Components
• Data
• Functionality
• Security / administration
• Charge model ?

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Food for Thought
Where does Web Mapping fit in ? Time will
tell..

• Evolution will continue
• Geomatics review
• Identify issues
• Develop 5 year vision
• Prioritize issues
• Balance with environmental realities
• Fiscal realities
• Organizational will
• Develop action plan
• Implement