North Slope Decision Support SystemRequirements & Specifications

November 9, 2009Fairbanks, Alaska

Notes from Day 1

Data Layers• Add connection to ADF&G – Anadromous Waters Catalog

Databases – Online GIS system

• NHD

• Lakes (better than current layer)

• Rivers (better detail)

• Vegetation layer from Jess @ GINA

More to be covered by Amy Tidwell in Data Plan Discussion

Notes from Day 1

Data Explorer• More Ways to Query

• Multiple variables

• “Blank” call – show all data in window

• Google-like Phrase Parsing

• More Explanation if Data is not accessible:

• Feedback on how data call is progressing

• Internet Connection

• Web Service Problems

• Export to Excel/Txt file should include metadata or citation data

• Cache for local data

• Additional Data Analysis Capabilities

Notes from Day 1

Ice Road Planning – Interface & Data• Remove/Clear for GIS Layers

• DEM – higher detail

• Higher Detail Lakes – from NHD

• Vegetation Layer

• Manually Draw Route to Assess Efficiency

Notes from Day 1

Ice Road Planning - Algorithm• Allow range of start points (e.g. along a stretch of Dalton Hwy)

• Use Past Crossing Locations

• Assessment of Efficiency of Historic Routes

• Synthetic River Cross Section

• Work with Finer Detail Features (eg. Lakes)

• If Algorithm can’t proceed, provide explanation

• Grid too coarse

• No valid routes

Notes from Day 1

Ice Road Planning – Usage•Arrange meeting with Industry

•Other industry contacts?

Notes from Day 1

Tool Distribution• Make tool available for testing and feedback

• Licensing

• NSDSS Central Website