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2014 West Virginia GIS Conference

Charleston, West Virginia

PAPER AND POSTER ABSTRACTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH, 2014

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Table of Contents

Paper Abstracts............................................................................................................... 4 Arshat, Brad.................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Arshat, Brad.................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Beck, Josh ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 *Brewer, Jessica............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Del Greco, Gene.............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Chen, Xiannian ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 Deng, Jinyang ................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Duminiak, Michael ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 Duminiak, Michael ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 Ellis, Stephen .................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Ferdorko, Evan .............................................................................................................................................................. 7 Ferdorko, Evan .............................................................................................................................................................. 7 Grow, York ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Grow, York ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Harouff, Steve................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Hammond, Rick .............................................................................................................................................................. 8 Hickey, Robert................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Hickey, Robert................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Hopkins, Eric .................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Hopkins, Eric .................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Iksic, Christina ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 Jeffers, Anne .................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Jones, Brent ................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Klingensmith, Patrick ............................................................................................................................................... 11 Korzekwa, Steve .......................................................................................................................................................... 11 Lafone, Frank ............................................................................................................................................................... 12 Lovin, Jeff ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12 McCoy, Cynthia ............................................................................................................................................................ 12 MacLennan, Barbara................................................................................................................................................ 13 Moffat, Sam ................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Neidig, Craig ................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Obusek, Frank .............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Robinson, Craig ........................................................................................................................................................... 14 Scott, Mark .................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Simental, Tony ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 *Stanley, Ryan .............................................................................................................................................................. 15 *Stanley, Ryan, ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 Strager, Michael ......................................................................................................................................................... 16 Valcik, Nicolas.............................................................................................................................................................. 16 Wu, Yueming ................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Yuill, Charlie ................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Poster Abstracts............................................................................................................ 19 *Brewer, Jessica........................................................................................................................................................... 19


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*Davis, Marvin ............................................................................................................................................................. 19 Duminiak, Michael ..................................................................................................................................................... 19 Duminiak, Michael ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 Graefe, David ................................................................................................................................................................ 20 *Kaufman, Andrew .................................................................................................................................................... 21 Kim, Min Kook .............................................................................................................................................................. 21 Rose, Levi ........................................................................................................................................................................ 22

* Student Photo of Capital provided by Richie Diesterheft under Creative Commons Licensing. Photo altered for use in abstract cover page & name badge.


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Paper Abstracts

Presenter: Arshat, Brad Director of Strategic Accounts, Sanborn, [email protected]

Title & Abstract: Organizational Aspects of Multi-Agency Imagery and LiDAR Programs Imagery and LiDAR programs are complex and costly undertakings. While the technical facets of these projects often receive a large amount of focus, the organizational aspects of organizing and managing statewide and multi-agency consortiums, which bring many challenges, often receive less scrutiny. This presentation will focus on the issues and considerations involved with creating and managing an imagery or LiDAR program involving multiple agency participants.

Presenter: Arshat, Brad Director of Strategic Accounts, Sanborn, [email protected]

Title & Abstract: Technical Considerations and Best Practices in Imagery and LiDAR Project Procurement Imagery and LiDAR projects have a high degree of technical complexity. Procuring a project involves many important decisions and considerations for a program manager. This workshop will provide a basic overview of imagery and LiDAR projects and technology, and the technical issues, data products, standards, and specifications to consider when designing a project.

Presenter: Beck, Josh Sr. Software Consultant, Merrick & Company, GeoSpatial Solutions, [email protected]

Title & Abstract: Real-Time 3D Data Visualization and Analysis of Unlimited Detail 3D point cloud software has been steadily improving as LiDAR and 3D imaging technologies have rapidly evolved. New innovative breakthroughs have now made it possible to move from traditional limiting data management techniques to instantaneous data access and visualization. Recent technological developments such as Semi-Global Matching and Structure From Motion are creating enormously dense and massive 3D point clouds. These technologies along with hardware advancements of terrestrial, mobile, and aerial LiDAR scanners are generating huge datasets that contain an enormous amount of exploitable detail. End users are often not able to take advantage of all the data. A new approach offers a solution to access and visualize unlimited amounts of data density and size in real-time on a typical workstation or laptop. By providing real-time visualization and 3D data retrieval, decision makers are afforded unbounded access to all full resolution data for rapid decision making. This solution now provides the ability to host 3D point cloud data in a central repository for enterprise dissemination. Fast and usable internet streaming of dense 3D data is also now available. As this technology matures, industry specific data analysis tools will be developed providing instant data access and manipulation allowing for improved data quality and more efficient project turnaround. The grey line between real world and virtual world is rapidly becoming smaller

Presenter: *Brewer, Jessica Graduate Student, Department of Geology and Geography, West Virginia University, [email protected]

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Co-Author(s): Xiannian Chen, GIS Programmer, WV GIS Technical Center GIS, WVU, [email protected] & Frank Lafone, Lead Technician Lead, WV GIS Technical Center, WVU, [email protected]

Title & Abstract: *Web Map Application Competition Submission

SHPO Web App (www.mapwv.gov/shpo) The WVSHPO GIS web application is an online portal to National Register Nominations, Architectural Inventory Reports, Archaeology Site and Survey Reports, and Civil War battle site information. The site is hosted by the West Virginia GIS Technical Center and the State Historic Preservation Office for the purpose of providing professional consultants, state representatives and private citizens with not only the locations of various types of documented cultural resources, but links to downloadable reports in PDF form where available. New features that have been added in the past year are links to jpeg images of each National Register property and the addition of several hundred reports.

Presenter: Chen, Xiannian GIS Programmer, WV GIS Technical Center, WVU, [email protected]

Co-Author(s): Dr. Grey Elmes, WVU

Title & Abstract: Online real-time tweets extraction, mapping and dissemination VGI (Volunteered Geographic Information) or crowdsourcing data has gained great attentions from academia researchers and industrial practitioners. As user-generated-content, VGI provides real-information by volunteers from a local perspective. It has been used in national security, disaster management, social/crisis event, and other fields. In the case of tweets from Twitter, this presentation majorly introduces an online platform for real time tweets collection and live mapping of the geo-tagged tweets. By using Twitter's Search API, the web platform provides an interface for users to specify corresponding search parameters, including search keywords, search location, and other parameters, to retrieve subjects related and location related VGI. Most importantly, it presents a way to save the real-time collected VGI into a distributed geodatabase, and disseminate the saved VGI lively.

Presenter: Del Greco, Gene GIS Manager, KE McCartney & Associates, [email protected]

Co-Author(s): Todd Tucky, GISP, Senior Consultant Heartland GIS, [email protected]

Title & Abstract: History of the GIS-World, Part I: A look at the history of GIS in Film and Television Where was the first place you saw GIS or GPS? Was it in high school or college, or maybe in a newscast? Think harder. Chances are that you might have caught your first glimpse of these technologies in movies and on television, perhaps even before they were invented. Since the early 20th century movies and television have been portraying GIS and geospatial systems. From map tracking devices in James Bond, to police station maps plotting criminal activity to sci-fi futurescapes were every piece of information is spatially modeled (and available by talking to a voice-enabled computer). This presentation will provide a historical look at how GIS technologies have been presented in the past in film and television and how today's seemingly farfetched technological scenarios actually point to genuine and practical developments in the future. Extensive research was done by screening science fiction, spy movies and other genres for representations of geospatial technology. Each of the 30+ clips represent a case study of the relationship between past videos and future developments.



http://www.mapwv.gov/shpo




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Presenter: Deng, Jinyang Associate Professor, West Virginia University, Division of Forestry and Natural Resources, [email protected]

Co-author(s): Dhami, Ishwar, Research Assistant, Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, West Virginia University

Title & Abstract:

Recreation Opportunity Spectrum Classes and Travel/Tourism Generated Revenues: A Case of West Virginia The Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (ROS) is a conceptual and organizational framework that classifies recreation opportunities into six classes ranging from Primitive (P) to Urban (U) based on attributes of the physical, social, and managerial settings. Previous studies have found that rural areas with higher level of natural and artificial amenities such as scenic beauty, recreational sites, and tourism resources experience higher rates of economic growth. Thus, the objective of this essay is to assess ROS classes and to examine the relationship between different ROS classes and travel spending in West Virginia. Geographic Information System (GIS) and Geographic Data Analysis (GeoDa) software were used to analyze and visualize the results of the study. It was found that most of the areas in West Virginia were Rural (R) followed by Semiprimitive Nonmotorized (SPNM) and Roaded Natural (RN). Cluster analysis showed that counties with more ROS classes (SPNM, SPM and RN) were largely concentrated in the eastern or central eastern part of the state. Regression analysis showed that visitors’ travel spending was significantly associated with the urban class. Results of the study would be helpful in providing recommendations to the visitors on the type of sites they should target based on their preferences. The results would also benefit agencies responsible for resource planning and management to assess activities that can be conducted within the context of overall setting and available resources. Finally, the ROS map prepared for this study would help future researchers evaluate the changes in the ROS map over time.

Presenter: Duminiak, Michael GIS Manager, West Virginia Water Development Authority [email protected]

Co-author: Maria Simental, GIS Analyst, West Virginia Water Development Authority

[email protected] & Nathan Matney, GIS Specialist, West Virginia Water Development Authority, [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

Integrating ESRI Products Efficiently Across Multiple Audiences

The WVWDA has successfully integrated ArcGIS for Desktop, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS for Server, Operations Dashboard, Workflow Manager and Tablet/Smartphone Apps to accomplish disparate data needs across multiple audiences. From spatial analysis to support internal planning through regulator review processes to public data access, the WVWDA has maximized the value of large datasets to meet multiple internal and external needs.

Presenter: Duminiak, Michael GIS Manager, West Virginia Water Development Authority [email protected]

Co-author: Maria Simental, [email protected] & Nathan Matney, [email protected]

Title & Abstract: *Web Map Application

West Virginia Infrastructure & Jobs Development Council (http://gis.wvinfrastructure.com)









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Competition Submission

The WVIJDC provides grant and loan funding to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This interactive map tracks current projects, provides analysis tools, mark-up tools and the ability to generate pdf output of user edited maps. These functions integrate it into the WVIJDC project submission system allowing sponsors to provide required map data without owning GIS software or contracting out GIS work, saving the customers and the state money.

Presenter: Ellis, Stephen Vice President, Quantum Spatial, Inc [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

Using Geospatial Cloud Technology for Multi-modal Imagery Management and Distribution This presentation will focus on the architecture and methodology of geospatial cloud-based solutions for multi-modal imagery management and distribution. The cloud-based solutions are based on Esri's ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Online platform and can be quickly put in operation. In addition to dedicated portals, the cloud-based solutions support standards-based geospatial web services that enables users to manage and access geospatial information on their own terms with their own tools.

Presenter: Ferdorko, Evan GIS Analyst, West Virginia GIS Technical Center, WVU, [email protected]

Co-author(s): Frank LaFone & Alicia R. Mien


The West Virginia Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Tool Outdoor recreation, including hunting, trapping and fishing, is an area of high interest among not just West Virginians, but also the many tourists who visit the Mountain State. In order to better serve the sportsmen and women of West Virginia, the WVGISTC and WVDNR partnered to build an internet mapping tool that both quickly and simply highlights public resources and allows for deeper research and planning. The design utilizes classic web mapping techniques as well as several new ideas, such as iconography and dynamic narrative, to empower users to discover new places to hunt, trap and fish.

Presenter: Ferdorko, Evan GIS Analyst, West Virginia GIS Technical Center, WVU, [email protected]

Co-author(s): Annie Stroud, Ryan Stanley, Frank Lafone, Fritz Boettner

Title & Abstract:

The West Virginia Food Mapper In furtherance of their primary mission of supporting West Virginia agriculture, the West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition worked with the West Virginia GIS Technical Center and Downstream Strategies to create a web based mapping tool detailing the many farms, food based businesses and related entities and resources in the State of West Virginia. This application maps and provides detailed information about various local food outlets, meat processors, and displays key statewide agricultural information. The web-mapper will allow West Virginia consumers and local-food businesses to easily connect and show where the West Virginia agricultural “Hot Spots” are located. Each location is a clickable feature that provides additional information, such as products offered, summary of services, location, contact information, and operating hours.

Presenter: Grow, York Duncan-Parnell, [email protected]

Title & Abstract: GPS with Integrated Laser – Tips & Tricks for the Trimble Geo 7X with Rangefinder






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Trimble’s latest handheld mapping unit, the Geo 7X series has the option for an integrated laser rangefinder. This tool provides the ability to easily offset your position to the desire target such as a manhole in the middle of the street, a well head beyond a fence or a tree trunk with poor satellite coverage. In addition, the laser can be used to independently measure heights or distances. However, with any tool, there are field “best practices” to ensure the results are accurate and increase productivity. This session will review these best practices including field operations, measurement accuracies, calibrations, and data collection templates.

Presenter: Grow, York Duncan-Parnell, [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

TerraFlex App from Trimble – Replace Pen & Paper (IGNITE presentation) Trimble’s new TerraFlex App allows for detailed creation and management of field data collection forms deployable on Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile platforms. The App supports both connected and disconnected work flows and links to a back-end server with outputs to Esri, Google Earth and database. This presentation will review both the field and web server components of this solution.

Presenter: Harouff, Steve GIS Specialist, West Virginia Division of Forestry, [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

The West Virginia Logging Operation Notification, Inspection, and Enforcement System The new WV Logging Operation Notification, Inspection, and Enforcement System (LONIE) system provides the WV Division of Forestry (WVDOF) a state of the art system to manage the thousands of active logging operations throughout the state. The web-based online database and simple mapping API allows users to submit, track, and enforce logging operation notifications and activities. The new streamlined system facilitates accurate data entry, improves the allocation of limited resources, facilitates the timeliness and accuracy of reporting activities, and provides real time spatial data detailing harvesting activities occurring in the state. Each of these benefits help the WVDOF improve their ability to implement and enforce the Logging Sediment Control Act (LSCA) and minimize nonpoint source pollution from logging and other silvicultural activities. Additionally, the LONIE system provides improved service to landowners, forest operators who can access notifications, inspection reports, and enforcement actions at any time, as well as have improved contact with the state foresters who visit active jobs. Centralized, uniform, and organized data provide the WVDOF new opportunities to analyze harvesting and enforcement data to improve service, identify potential issues, and support departmental programming.

Presenter: Hammond, Rick Geospatial Business Development Lead, Woolpert, [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

LEVERAGE GOOGLE'S TECHNOLOGY TO SOLVE YOUR CRITICAL BUSINESS NEEDS How can your organization leverage Google’s cloud-based and on-premise geospatial technology to bring your data to an ever increasing user base? In this presentation we will discuss the specifics of Google’s geospatial technology offerings highlighting specific examples of how Google’s technology can scale-up to handle growing demand for your geospatial data and how it can be easily deployed to mobile platforms. In addition to the discussing the technology, we will introduce the audience to the Google’s many imagery offerings. This segment of the presentation will focus on exactly what the Google imagery is and how it can be used in day-to-day operations to solve critical business needs.





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Presenter: Hickey, Robert Chief Business Development Officer, Quantum Spatial, [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

LiDAR Derived Terrain Failure Analysis – Landslide Mitigation Awareness of geologic processes that result in hazardous conditions is a concern to many industries. Industries such as infrastructure planning, energy distribution, forestry management, and emergency response rely on accurate data to mitigate risk to people, infrastructure, and the environment. Utilizing an automated approach, Quantum Spatial has developed an accurate and efficient methodology that detects areas of failed terrain using high resolution LiDAR data. The result is a robust, efficient, cost-effective data set that indicates the presence of landslides, fault lines, and other forms of failed terrain.

Presenter: Hickey, Robert Chief Business Development Officer, Quantum Spatial [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

Statewide LiDAR and Imagery Programs A high-level discussion of organizational and technical issues involving the statewide acquisition of LiDAR and imagery.

Presenter: Hopkins, Eric GIS Analyst West Virginia University GIS Technical Center, WVU, [email protected]

Co-author(s): Kurt Donaldson & Xiannian Chen

Title & Abstract:

Interactive Web and Mobil Solutions for Communicating Flood Risk, HAZUS Data and NFIP Information The West Virginia Flood Tool DFIRM-based interactive web map application has achieved widespread usage while serving West Virginia National Flood Insurance Program stakeholders since 2006. The application has evolved over the years in response to user input, and requirements of the digital environment, to its current Flex API/ArcGIS for Server form. Users can make an initial determination of whether or not a property is in the regulatory floodplain; Floodplain managers can utilize new advisory floodplains as the best available data for informing safe and sensible development; Engineers can download advisory HEC-RAS models for creating local floodplains; Planners can estimate the impact on resources and people using RiskMAP information; all by accessing a single web resource: http://MapWV.gov/flood. A prototype mobile version of the basic Flood Tool was developed in 2013 and will continue to be refined with a projected release in summer or fall of 2014. The mobile app will be available for demonstration during the conference. This presentation will provide others involved with or considering similar projects with insight into the process and potential of developing web tools for accessing DFIRM, HAZUS and NFIP information.

Presenter: Hopkins, Eric GIS Specialist West Virginia University GIS Technical Center, WVU, [email protected]

Co-author(s): Maneesh Sharma, Tim Carr, Corey Schafer, Xiannian Chen, Evan Fedorko, Kurt Donaldson, Joseph Filchock, & Ryan Stanley

Title & Abstract: Online viewer for unconventional hydrocarbon energy resources and production




http://mapwv.gov/flood



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The production of oil and gas from shale formations in North America and worldwide has increased dramatically in recent years, with significant support from U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Unconventional Gas Research (UGR) programs. As part of the ongoing effort to support and document unconventional production, the West Virginia GIS Technical Center, in partnership with the DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), developed the Unconventional Energy Resources Atlas of Unconventional Hydrocarbon Resources. This presentation focuses on the current version of the web application and the information that can be derived therefrom, including well locations and oil & gas production information.

Presenter: Iksic, Christina Precision Laser and Instruments, [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

Understanding the North American Datum; NAD 83 CONUS, NAD 83 HARN, NAD 83 CORS 96, and NAD 83 2011 - when to use which, what they mean, and how they affect your data in Trimble and ESRI software. Deciding which datum and projection to select is an often overlooked but a key component to building and maintaining high quality GIS. There has been an ongoing misconception that is widely used in both the GIS and Surveying community where the term “NAD 83” is used to describe the horizontal datum of a coordinate system. The question we should all be asking is NAD 83 what? What version of NAD 83 do you want to be using and why. This presentation will address the differences between all of the NAD 83 realizations (CONUS, HARN, CORS 96, 2007, and 2011), the difference between NAD 83 and WGS 84 then and now, and look at how to properly select the appropriate datum in Trimble TerraSync and Pathfinder Office software. We will then look at proper projection file and transformation selection when bringing GPS data in ESRI ArcGIS. With the release of ESRI 10.1 new datum projection files and transformations have become available to define NAD 83 201. Learn how to properly use these new datum definitions. If you have access to a laptop with Trimble software and/or a GPS receiver please feel free to bring it along and we can review the proper settings during or after the session.

Presenter: Jeffers, Anne Geographer, US Census Bureau, Philadelphia Regional Office, [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

Census Geography As the United State Census Bureau looks toward the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau is actively exploring the continuous update of the MAF/TIGER system through the Geographic Support System Initiative (GSS-I). The GSS-I works through local government partners to improve address coverage, to continually update the MTDB spatial features. As part of this program, the Census Bureau is implementing improved quality assessment and measurement. One goal of the GSS-I is better quality throughout the decade, and aligns with the Census Bureau’s commitment to efficiently provide high quality geographic products to the public. This session discuss the GSS-I program and the Census Bureau's progress on the GSS-I.

Presenter: Jones, Brent ESRI Global Manager, Cadastre/Land Records, [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

New GIS Technologies for Land Records Many new technologies that extend the GIS platform are available for the practicing GIS professional including disconnected mobile editing, geotrigger services, and cloud mapping capabilities. These capabilities enable the organization to deliver mapping and GIS capabilities outside the traditional





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GIS department to the rest of the organization. Additionally, new GIS technology is available for land records and property assessment systems. The advancement of COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) responds to common challenges in the assessor’s office – more efficient work delivery, reducing appeals, finding new revenue, and modernizing the office. This presentation will cover what is new in GIS, trends in the industry, and how to take advantage of the new apps, templates and data available.

Presenter: Klingensmith, Patrick HERE.com, [email protected]

Co-author(s): John Rhinerson, HERE.com, [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

HERE.com Web based interactive mapping can connect the professional community to commercial maps that are used to locate businesses and services in their area and navigate to them. Location-based devices are all around us—they’ve become a vital part of our culture. From smart phones to navigation devices to enterprise applications, all are likely powered by a commercial map. When people search for businesses, recreation and public services, they’re relying on the accuracy and validity of these maps. As a result, communities and government entities at state, county and city levels are sharing their local knowledge and geographic data to help make publicly available commercial maps as accurate as possible. GIS professionals have come to know that accurate commercial maps allow more business and tourist destinations to be reached and more deliveries to promptly arrive at their destinations. Business owners, consumers and government entities have all been getting involved. Perhaps the most well-known and trusted commercial map vendor today is HERE, formerly known as NAVTEQ. The HERE Map is found in a wide array of places, including online map applications, in-dash and personal navigation systems and is used by companies in all walks of life, ranging from transportation fleet operations to emergency management. It includes public transit, and walkways in neighborhoods, parks and campuses. In this session Patrick Klingensmith and John Rhinerson from HERE will discuss their map and how edits can be made by the public via their community program and local GIS data acquisition channels.

Presenter: Korzekwa, Steve Technical Program Manager, Transcend Spatial Solutions, [email protected]

Co-author(s): Hussein Elkhansa, GIS Manager, West Virginia Department of Transportation, [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

Visualizing Assets Through Straight Line Diagramming Transcend Spatial Solutions (Transcend) worked with West Virginia DOT (WVDOT) to implement a new Straight-Line Diagram (SLD) application using Transcend’s Road Analyzer product. Road Analyzer contains a database driven, interactive straight-line diagramming environment, with an integrated location map and video log display. All data displayed on the screen is placed using basic linear referencing methods from a relational database. Road Analyzer uses HTML5 and Angular JS technology. HTML5, specifically the canvas API, is becoming a common standard for Web-based applications that include significant amounts of interactive graphics such as SLD solutions. The Video Log integration provides access to WVDOT’s existing viewer application, iVision from Fugro Roadware. Road Analyzer and the Video Log Viewer complement each other, and allow users to switch back and forth between viewing SLD displays and videolog, or view them together in the same display. In addition, these linked applications comprise an important initial part of WVDOT’s growing Web portal environment, with other applications to follow.






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Presenter: Lafone, Frank Lead Technical Lead WV GIS Technical Center, WVU, [email protected]

Co-author(s): Maneesh Sharma, Tim Carr, Corey Schafer, Xiannian Chen, Evan Fedorko Kurt Donaldson, & Ryan Stanley

Title & Abstract:

National Carbon Sequestration Program Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a topic of great interest in today’s energy climate. Broadly speaking, CCS refers to a range of processes which capture and long-term storage of anthropogenic CO2 in order to limit its emission to the atmosphere. It is expected that large numbers of new power plants and fuel processing facilities will be built in the coming decades in both the developed and the developing world. It is critical to understand geologic storage potential before these facilities are built so they can be developed with CCS already in mind. The National Carbon Sequestration Atlas (NatCarb) has been developed to identify different geologic target formations as an option to geologically store CO2 in the United States and Canada. The Atlas continues to be published in traditional paper form. Although the need for paper atlases will continue for the foreseeable future, the mapping industry has wholly embraced the adoption of interactive distributed digital products. The National Carbon Sequestration Interactive Atlas uses the power of interactive mapping and digital publishing to combine the best cartographic and usability features of the paper atlas with the manipulability and analytical ability of digital geospatial data. Furthermore, the project has started its first tentative steps into moving into the three dimensional world.

Presenter:

Lovin, Jeff Senior Vice President and Managing Principal of the Geospatial Division of Woolpert, Woolpert, [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

UTILIZING THE MOBILE MAPPING SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE In 2013, ASCE gave America’s infrastructure an overall grade of D+ and they estimated $3.6 trillion dollars would need to be spent by 2020 to improve it. Unfortunately federal and state funding resources continue to dwindle leaving state budgets at a fraction of where they need to be. While new funding resources are sought, technology provides opportunities to help reduce overall cost of regular maintenance and repairs. Technology such as the Mobile Mapping System (MMS) can assist in identifying various transportation infrastructure issues simultaneously. Using multiple high-density LiDAR systems with four adjustable cameras, the MMS system can help locate, identify, and rate condition issues for various surfaces and features. In addition the MMS system can collect the data at highway speeds covering larger areas faster than conventional surveying or observation techniques while maintaining survey grade accuracies. This presentation will discuss how MMS technology can provide additional infrastructure information for use by public agency managers, engineers, and contractors by identifying problems and prioritize needs.

Presenter: McCoy, Cynthia Risk Analysis GIS/ Hazus, FEMA Region III, [email protected]

Title & Abstract: FEMA Geospatial Initiatives in West Virginia





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Throughout FEMA Region III we are coordinating with each State and the District to assess the quality of geospatial data is where it is maintained. This assessment will help to determine the current geospatial capabilities at the State and local level. Additionally, it will identify data gaps to inform needs for data development. This effort is currently underway at the State level, including WVDHS, WVU and WV DoE. The next step will be to perform a local level assessment to determine which datasets are maintained at the County and Planning District level. Another FEMA organized geospatial initiative occurring in WV is a HAZUS for Flood course, which will take place July 28-31, 2014, intended for our Federal, State, County, Municipal and University partners. This is a four day training that will take place onsite. The first three days of the training will be a State focused, advanced HAZUS for Flood course. This will be an official E172 HAZUS for Flood course. The fourth and final day of the training will be an interactive session with dynamic discussion, highlighting the intersections between HAZUS for Flood and Mitigation Planning. We will discuss the State’s specific challenges related to flooding, analyzing that risk and informing mitigation strategies. This training will be an opportunity for the participants to increase their HAZUS network and connect them with (professional and data) resources to ease the process of developing their risk assessments and enhance the quality of their results. A larger goal of the training is to develop partnerships among the participants, to encourage statewide and regional geospatial coordination. Finally, several West Virginia counties are involved in Risk MAP projects. A status report will be provided, with a brief explanation of the Risk MAP program and it’s goals.

Presenter: MacLennan, Barbara West Virginia University, [email protected]

Co-author(s):

Bobbi Benson, Executive Director, Marion County Solid Waste Authority; Gabby Lively, Program Assistant ,Marion County Solid Waste Authority; Bridget Benson,

Program Manager Marion County Solid Waste Authority ; Terry Ryan, engineering research associate WVU

Title & Abstract:

Spatial Dimensions of Trash: "Call Your Local Solid Waste Authority” This paper explores the spatial dimensions of trash through Project A.L.E.R.T. (Assistance Lowering Environmental Rural Toxins), a pilot project through the USDA to provide the public with specific locations for household hazardous waste (HHW) disposal on an item-by-item basis in two WV Counties in several formats including geospatial maps, Google Maps, and a working handbook. Proper HHW disposal is a major challenge in the United States and worldwide. Using roundtables, waste audits, and other methods, the Marion County SWA found that solid waste disposal is one of the fundamental building blocks of sustainable society, yet it is rife with latent scale issues. Trash is physically and metaphorically messy - it is multi-scalar, multi-faceted, and multi-jurisdictional. This project found that rural HHW disposal in WV intersects with a multitude of issues from water, sewage, elderly populations, aging infrastructures, drug diversion, transportation, development, and the act of physically mapping locations themselves, among others. The Marion SWA found that methods for dealing with waste and the public knowledge have not changed since early civilization - bury it, burn it, or find a way to reuse it, while types of HHW items have increased exponentially. These actions present long term scalar and temporal challenges to the environment, development, and communities. Invariably, the first indicator of the spatial problems of HHW begins with the seemingly simplest of answers – "Call your local solid waste authority".

Presenter: Moffat, Sam Geospatial Project Director, Woolpert, [email protected]




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Title & Abstract:

Practical Applications For Remote Sensing Technologies In this session, we will go over some of the uses of imagery and LiDAR. We will discuss mapping solar potential, impervious surfaces, land cover and change detection. We will also look forward to the exciting future of remote sensing that includes rapid automated feature extraction techniques that is used in various emerging technologies such as augmented reality and self-driving vehicles.

Presenter: Neidig, Craig NGP Liaison to West Virginia, New York, and Western Pennsylvania National Geospatial Program, U.S. Geological Survey, [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

An Update on USGS National Geospatial Program Activities The presentation will provide an overview of recent USGS National Geospatial Program (NGP) activities, services and products that are of potential value to GIS users in West Virginia, including: 1) the 3DEP national elevation program, 2) the Geologic Hazards, Water, and Natural Resources Communities of Use (COUs), 3) the National Map viewer and online geospatial resources, 4) USTopo product enhancements, and 5) the Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) network. Several USGS projects in West Virginia will be highlighted.

Presenter: Obusek, Frank Applications Engineer, Hexagon Geospatial, [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

Better Urban Change Detection Performing the seemingly simple “change detection” is rarely simple, largely due to a poor understanding of the problem and non-realistic result expectations derived from available geospatial data and the multiple software applications required to process the data. The solution to this problem is to provide a flexible environment in which a geospatial applications expert can author standardized solutions to general types of geospatial problems and then provide those solutions to a broader audience who can utilize them in a simplified environment. Meaningful answers to better urban change detection is enabled through the utilization of geospatial info-stacks consisting of 4-band airborne imagery and Semi-Global Matching derived elevation data. Authorizing and processing those data through web-enabled technology services enables project managers and end-users to obtain answers to complex geospatial problems more easily and quickly.

Presenter: Robinson, Craig Latitude Geographics Group, [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

Harnessing Configuration for Web GIS Application Development Web GIS application development is fraught with many pitfalls that can leave GIS professionals struggling through technology shifts and custom development challenges. IT Managers also struggle with managing the high costs of custom projects and the inherent risks associated with maintaining the skills to build and manage complex applications. Building meaningful and powerful web-based applications for end users can be expensive, challenging, and increasingly complex. Configurable software now provides the ability to build sophisticated, well-integrated and flexible applications, without the risk and expense of custom development. In this presentation, we’ll explore how GIS professionals can leverage configuration to create powerful and elegant applications across the enterprise and the esri ArcGIS platform. This will include a live demonstration of web-based GIS applications.

Presenter: Scott, Mark Solutions Engineer, ESRI, [email protected]






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Title & Abstract:

Simplified Field Data Collection using ArcGIS Whether it’s building an asset inventory, creating service requests or reporting damages, GIS projects often start with collecting data in the field. More commonplace is the need to have these workflows available on smartphones and tablets; the ArcGIS platform makes this possible. This presentation will walk the audience through a simple method for using the Collector for ArcGIS app to access maps, collect data and photos, all using free configurable solution templates. It will also cover the newest enhancements at the latest version of Collector for ArcGIS.

Presenter: Simental, Tony WV State GIS Coordinator, WV Office of GIS Coordination, WV Geological and Economic Survey

Title & Abstract:

Development of a Business Plan to Acquire Statewide LiDAR and Imagery This next year the WV Office of GIS Coordination will be sponsoring the development of a business plan for acquiring statewide LiDAR and imagery. The business plan will focus on organizational and technical issues as well as funding scenarios to implement a successful statewide program for West Virginia.

Presenter: *Stanley, Ryan Graduate Student, Department of Geology and Geography, West Virginia University, [email protected]

Co-author(s): Kurt Donaldson, Daniel Stephen, & Evan Fedorko


West Virginia Trail Inventory The West Virginia Trail Inventory (http://mapwv.gov/trails/) is a web-based application that allows users to search for and explore all recreational trails in West Virginia. Clicking a trail will show information such as the trail length, trail managing organization, surface type, length, and trail use. The application is built with the ArcGIS JavaScript API, ArcGIS Server, jQuery, PHP, and Python. Python is used to format labels in published map services, automate the publishing of new trail data, and dynamically generate KML or GPX files from selected trail geometries. If a user visits the trail inventory application website from a smartphone, they will be forwarded to the mobile trail inventory application, which is optimized for mobile devices and allows users to track their position on the map. The mobile application interface is built with jQuery Mobile. The WV GIS Technical Center at West Virginia University and Rahall Transportation Institute at Marshall University are being funded by the WV Division of Highways to inventory, collect, attribute, and integrate all publicly accessible recreational trails in West Virginia.

Presenter: *Stanley, Ryan, Graduate Student, Department of Geology and Geography, West Virginia University, [email protected]

Co-author(s): Kurt Donaldson & Frank LaFone


Boy Scouts Jamboree Injury Map In 2013, the Boy Scouts of America hosted their National Scout Jamboree from July 15-24 at Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. A web-based application was created for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR) to track injuries of attendees. The application allows users to filter injuries by date and type (e.g. musculoskeletal, dermatological, etc.). A pie chart dynamically updates as the map is filtered by date or injury type. The application was designed such that WVDHHR employees entered the date, injury type, and injury location into a shared Google




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spreadsheet. Spreadsheet validation was used to ensure users entered correct data. When users visit the application, custom JavaScript code aggregates spreadsheet injury data for each basecamp.

Presenter: Strager, Michael Associate Professor, Division of Resource Management, West Virginia University, [email protected]

Co-author(s):

Jacquelyn M. Strager, Research Coordinator, WVU, [email protected] &

Aaron E. Maxwell, Lab Manager, WVU, [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

Development of a Spatially Explicit Surface Coal Mining Predictive Model The Appalachian region of the eastern United States continues to be an important source of fossil fuel for energy demands within the region and beyond. Despite the volatile nature of the coal industry sector, Appalachian coal mining remains an important factor in the regional economy. The overall future of Appalachian coal resource extraction is increasingly uncertain. There is a complex, dynamic relationship between the price of coal, the price of competing resources (in particular natural gas), and potential greenhouse gas emission reduction policies which may reduce the demand for coal. The goal of this study was to combine varying future estimates of surface coal mine production with a spatially explicit predictive model to map potential future surface mining footprints on the landscape through the year 2035. To accomplish this goal we combined GIS spatial analysis, a Random Forest predictive model, and future mining buildout scenarios. The extent of future surface mining was modeled to vary regionally, with highest probability areas concentrated in the mountaintop removal/valley fill mining region of central Appalachia. We feel the best use of our predicted cell locations would be summarization at the county or larger HUC 8 watershed extent. We encourage caution with any site-specific application of model results. However, we feel the correlation between our identified areas and actual planned surface mine permits indicates the value of our modeled results.

Presenter: Valcik, Nicolas Director of Institutional Research, West Virginia University, [email protected]

Co-author(s): Dan Servian, Information Specialist, WVU, [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

University Proximity Analysis We will discuss West Virginia University’s (WVU) use of GIS to visualize its impact on the surrounding area and for building its future. The projects discussed will demonstrate that GIS is an invaluable planning tool for examining current concerns, as well as, anticipate future ones, both for the university and surrounding communities. For instance, the distribution of WVU’s population, both student and employee, have impacts beyond the university’s core area. Applying vector spatial and choropleth proximity analysis, trends appear in populations associated with the university. Comparing and contrasting the distribution with a similar analysis performed by The University of Texas at Dallas, will demonstrate the value of this type of analysis. In conjunction with the proximity analysis, the research will illustrates that utilizing traffic counts, spatial statistics, student schedule patterns, employee commuting patterns, future campus construction, and various other layers will assist planning for the future, as well as, contribute to an enhanced understand of present conditions. Additionally, we will discuss other examples of how GIS increases the understanding of WVU’s facilities such as: roads and grounds estimations, university







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utilities, real estate, and illegal logging activities on University owned property. Future plans will include, analysis for the Cleary Act, as well as a student retention study.

Presenter: Wu, Yueming Ph.D., GISP, wvOASIS GIS Team LeadGIS Manager, West Virginia Department of Transportation, [email protected]

Title & Abstract:

Setting up GIS & LRS in wvOASIS for Transportation Asset Management wvOASIS, Our Advanced Solution with Integrated Systems, is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System being deployed throughout West Virginia government. The scope of ERP includes core capabilities for transportation operations and transportation asset management, along with systems for statewide budgeting, procurement, human resource management, fleet, facilities and real estate. wvOASIS’s goals include 1) Replacing multiple outdated, stand-alone systems with a single, integrated ERP system; 2) Standardizing business processes and practices across the state through business process improvements; and 3) Facilitating timely access to information via the necessary technology, tools, and training to enable end users to extract information for their daily business. wvOASIS is a multiple phase project. Phase B of wvOASIS includes the deployment of functionality to the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) for Safety Management, Right-of-Way, and Transportation Asset Inventory in January 2014. Phase E follows 20 months later to deploy full-functionality of Transportation Operations Management (Work Orders), Transportation Asset Inventory, and other modules such as Capital Planning, Fleet, Facilities, and Real Estate. The WVDOT GIS team has been working since March 2012 on project activities related to research, discovery, data cleansing, prototyping, configuration/validation, and conversion of GIS and Linear Referencing System (LRS) data that support transportation asset management. This presentation will briefly introduce the ongoing wvOASIS project, and then address the goals, challenges, and lessons learned by the WVDOT GIS team from laying out GIS and LRS as a foundation in wvOASIS and making them seamlessly interfacing WVDOT Enterprise GIS and LRS.

Presenter: Yuill, Charlie Associate Professor, WVU, [email protected]

Co-author(s): Peter M. Butler and Adam Rielly

Title & Abstract:

Integrating Airborne and Terrestrial Laser Scanning with GPS for Heritage Site and Structure Documentation in the Appalachians This presentation will focus on the background technologies of laser scanning, a methods discussion, and case studies illustrating the potential utility of integrating airborne and terrestrial laser scanning for heritage and cultural resource site documentation and management. We will trace the development of methods to integrate these two discrete technologies for highly precise geographic context and location documentation utilizing extended and short-term gps occupancy methods to tie the resulting laser scanning data together and then with other existing or co-collected geographic data such as aerial photography. Various visualization methods and software / hardware options will also be reviewed and illustrated. A number of case studies will be presented including Fallingwater, the Arthurdale Historic District, the Virginia Iron Furnace, and Henderson Hall / Blennerhasset Island. In addition, the discussion will also summarize currently under development methods to integrate laser derived point cloud data with other point cloud data that can be derived using methods such as structure from motion (SFM) ground and airborne photography such as can be captured with drones.




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Poster Abstracts

Presenter: *Brewer, Jessica Graduate Student, Department of Geology and Geography, West Virginia University, [email protected]

Title & Abstract: Building a Deep Map: Stage 1, Historical GIS of Monongalia County, West Virginia The purpose of this poster is to present research that has been completed to build a Historical GIS of Monongalia County, West Virginia as it was formed and developed from the late 18th to early 19th century. The GIS is centered on Morgantown, West Virginia as it evolved from a series of forts to a borough. The GIS contains early maps of the area, land grants, place names and census statistics where available. The GIS is a conceptual foundation for the building of a Deep Map for the same area, which will ultimately incorporate a number of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) into an online interactive web application. This is the proposed first step in developing a Deep Map.

Presenter:

*Davis, Marvin Graduate Student, Department of Geology and Geography, West Virginia University [email protected]

Title & Abstract: Immersive GeoDesign: Exploring the built environment through the coupling of GeoDesign, 3D modeling and immersive geography GeoDesign is a relatively new field that encourages a re-examination and repurposing of a number of related disciplines including geography, landscape architecture, planning, and GIS toward design issues. GeoDesign integrates geography with the concepts and design decision making in the planning process that is especially tailored to the built environment. GeoDesign draws heavily on both geography and the powerful tools and analytical components of GIS with the principles of urban and regional planning to address current and possible future issues. Currently, GeoDesign resides predominantly in the two-dimensional mapping world, however, as this presentation proposes, there exists opportunities to move GeoDesign into the world of three-dimensional modeling. This presentation proposes a tighter coupling of GeoDesign with 3D GIS and, in particular, immersive environments to provide for an integrated analytical environment better suited to the demands and needs of GeoDesign.

Presenter: Duminiak, Michael GIS Manager, WV Water Development Authority, [email protected]


Title & Abstract: Limitations of Utilizing SAMB Structure Points to Determine the Customer Base Unserved by Water Utilities The WVWDA seeks to ensure that all West Virginians have access safe drinking water. The effort to determine how many potential customers are without access to a water utility is challenging. SAMB structure data is one dataset used in that analysis, but it has limitations for this specific application. These include, but are not limited to: continued development making data quickly obsolete, lack of proper feature coding, multi-use facilities shown as single points and general errors.







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Presenter: Duminiak, Michael GIS Manager, WV Water Development Authority, [email protected]


Title & Abstract: Allocation of WVIJDC Funding for Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Projects from 1995-2009 The WVIJDC provides grant and loan funding to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects. From 1995-2009, WVIJDC provided approximately $215 million towards projects with a cumulative budgeted cost of $753.4 million. This poster shows how that money was allocated across the state.

Presenter: Graefe, David Assistant Professor, Natural Resources/Recreation Management Program, Dept. of Integrated Science and Technology, Marshall University, [email protected]

Co-author(s): Min Kook Kim Natural Resources/Recreation Management Program, Dept. of Integrated Science and Technology, Marshall University [email protected]

Title & Abstract: Using Spatial Analyses to Inform Natural Resource Management: A Case Study of Primitive Roadside Campsites in the Adirondack Park New York State’s Adirondack Park Forest Preserve (APFP) provides the public with numerous opportunities for dispersed primitive camping. Primitive campsites within the APFP can be categorized into two opportunity classes. Primitive tent sites can be described as those which are located within the forest interior and are primarily used by long-distance hikers / backpackers. Roadside campsites are similar to primitive tent sites in that they are dispersed and contain few amenities. However, unlike primitive tent sites, roadside campsites are located on or near forest roads and, therefore, are more easily accessed by recreationists. The APFP contains approximately 531 primitive roadside campsites (Graefe, Dawson, & Gerstenberger, 2010). However, these camping opportunities are surrounded by recent controversy, partially due to an increasing concern regarding the impacts that roadside campsites have on the natural environment. This study explored the relationships between geospatial variables and the condition of naturalness (as indicated by soil compaction and vegetation health) for primitive roadside campsites within the APFP. The identification of such relationships will provide natural resource and outdoor recreation managers with valuable knowledge about how physical design considerations (slope, elevation, site size, proximity to roads and water resources, etc.) may affect roadside campsite deterioration and durability, and will advance the state of knowledge regarding recreational impacts on the natural environment. Data used for this analysis were drawn from two sources. The first source is a data set summarizing an inventory of primitive roadside campsites existing within the approximate 2.4 million acres of Forest Preserve lands within the Adirondack Park (Graefe, Dawson, & Gerstenberger, 2010). Variables collected during the inventory include campsite location (GPS coordinates), size, distance from forest preserve roads, and environmental condition (soil and vegetation). Additional geospatial data such as elevation and slope were obtained from the Adirondack Park Agency







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(http://apa.ny.gov/gis/). Finally, spatial analyses were conducted to estimate campsite distances from water resources, major roads, and recreational trails. A multiple linear regression model was used to predict the condition of primitive roadside campsites based on the geospatial variables described above. Independent variables influencing campsite condition included site size, distance from forest preserve roads, distance from major roads, distance from water resources, and slope (p < .001 for each, adjusted R2 = .22). In general, sites located at greater distances from major roads and water resources were less impacted than sites that were located in close proximity to such facilities. As expected, slope and campsite area (size) were positively related to campsite impacts (i.e., larger and steeper sites were associated with higher levels of impact). Such predictive models are useful to managers wishing to improve the design and placement of dispersed, primitive campsites within natural resource areas. Improved or ideal placement of such camping resources would likely result in decreased costs associated with campsite maintenance, re-vegetation, or relocations.

Presenter:

*Kaufman, Andrew Graduate Student, Department of Geology and Geography, West Virginia University, [email protected]

Title & Abstract: Shedding Light on GIS: A 3D immersive approach to urban lightscape integration into GIS Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have the ability to map, model, and analyze real world data, and phenomena, and yet lighting conditions are rarely considered or researched in Geographic Information Science. Lighting technologies have been created and implemented to overcome the darkness of night and issues of visibility, and in no place is that more evident than urban areas. It is now possible to model and analyze lighting of the urban built environment using GIS, 3D modeling, and rendering environment software. This study demonstrates the utility of an ArcGIS, CityEngine, and LumenRT 4 GeoDesign (LRT 4) workflow to analyze current lighting conditions as well as use procedural modeling for immersive visualization of lighting for urban design and planning by rendering 3D models of the built environment at night, when the landscape transitions into the urban lightscape.

Presenter:

Kim, Min Kook Assistant Professor, Natural Resources/Recreation Management Program, Dept. of Integrated Science and Technology, Marshall University, [email protected]

Co-author(s): Dr. David Graefe, Marshal University, [email protected]

Title & Abstract: Examining Spatial Patterns and Interactions of Human-induced Vegetation Impacts at Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park Acadia National Park (ANP) is part of the U.S. National Park System, which has the dual mission to conserve biological and cultural resources as well as to provide for public enjoyment of such resources (Daigle & Zimmerman 2004). Visitation rate is similar to many other national parks in that it has been relatively stable over the past two decades. For example, ANP received an estimated 2.4 million visitors in 2012 and 2.3 million in 1990. However, the small areas of the park coupled with concentrated visitation during the summer makes Acadia among the most densely populated National Parks (Manning et al. 2006). Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the U.S.

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Eastern Seaboard and one of the most popular visitor destinations in the Park. Managing vegetation impacts is extremely challenging given the amount of visitor use and fragile environmental conditions. Since 2000, a number of spatial containment management strategies (physical barriers & signs with emphasis on Leave No Trace) have been employed to help to reduce the amount vegetation impacts on Cadillac Mountain. This study presents a novel method for verifying the effect of those spatial containment management strategies, where visitors are asked to use established or designated sites to reduce the amount of vegetation impact and enhance vegetation recovery. Vegetation recovery and impact data between 2001 and 2007 were obtained from a previous study focusing on remote sensing analysis (Kim & Daigle 2012). In addition, the locations of the physical barriers and Leave No Trace signposts were measured by a Trimble GeoXT (handheld GPS). A bivariate point pattern analysis based on cross K-function (expected number of points of type j within a given distance of a point of type i) was utilized to identify spatial interactions between the locations of the management practices and the vegetation cover changes. The results of the function represent one of three possible relationships between two types of point patterns: repulsion, attraction, and complete spatial randomness (CSR). The study results suggest that the management practices have been validated to spatially repulse the creation of the impacted vegetation points around the locations of the management practices, but indicated ineffectiveness to spatially attract vegetation regeneration points by showing the same repulsive relationship within the defined study area. While the applied spatial statistics analysis technique would be useful to identify overall spatial point patterns and spatial interactions between the two types of point events, site characteristics such as the bare-rock dominant landscape and low resilience vegetation should be considered to effectively discover the degree of vegetation cover changes influenced by the spatial containment management strategies for a future spatial interaction analysis

Presenter: Rose, Levi Appalachian State University, [email protected]

Title & Abstract: Using GIS To Improve Wastewater Data Collection and Infrastructure Analysis in Fayette County, West Virginia. In the aftermath of the 2001 summer floods, a diverse group of businesses, government, and local organizations in Fayette County, WV formed the Fayette County Water Quality Coalition (FCWQC).Through exhaustive collaboration, the FCWQC obtained a $405,000 federal appropriation to perform studies and develop a county wide wastewater management plan. In 2005, The Fayette County Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (FCCWMP) was successfully completed and adopted. Within this plan the existing wastewater infrastructure and future wastewater needs were documented. The goal of Fayette County’s Wastewater Management Plan is to develop an approach to wastewater management that eliminates public health threats and improves water quality. A key element to the FCCWMP’s onsite component is proper management and oversight. At a minimum, all onsite systems in the County should be brought up to level 1 management, which requires an inventory of all systems. However, the inventory of existing onsite systems in the County is virtually nonexistent and needs to be created for any responsible management entity (RME) to be successful. The RME needs to know how many systems there are, where they are located and what condition they are in. Starting in 2009, the Plateau Action Network (PAN)



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started meeting with government agencies and county officials to discuss the development of an onsite septic system database. After three years of effort, a plan was finally adopted by the Fayette County Health Department, Fayette County Commission, and Fayette County Tax Assessor’s Office. An onsite septic system database is being implemented to track and inventory all onsite septic systems in Fayette County. Learn about how our group is collaborating with different entities to leverage data across local and state platforms to improve water quality.

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