Class Plan (09/14/09)

Plan for Today's Class

1. Explore datasets for Coast Guard site selection project.
- Texas General Land Office: GIS (source) (backup)
- A good background map (base map) is: Geography Network/Census 2000 ArcIMS layer

2. Class Exercize:
We are the xSkaters and need to find a cool place in Tarrant County to practice our downhill skateboarding.

Criteria:

1. Steep slope as possible
2. Far from major roads
3. Low number of households
4. Prefer not to be within .5 KM of schools

Data:

1. Elevation (prepared NED)
2. Major Roads (Texas GLO)
3. Number of households (prepared households)
4. Schools (TEA)

To convert a file's coordinate system, use ArcToolbox/Data Management Tools/Projections & Transformations/