ocean101 u diary autumn1997（ocean101 u日记autumn1997）.docVIP

In the computer lab preceding this field trip, we studied the ArcIMS interface for viewing geographic data. Among these data was a layer called “Land Cover - Land Use”. The purpose of this field trip is to look at a real watershed and see first-hand the challenges involved in mapping the properties of a landscape over a wide area. Land use planners use these kinds of data layers. We will also see later in the lab how mathematical modelers use them in attempting to simulate a large, complex environment with sets of equations. We will visit Piper’s creek in Carkeek Park (northwest Seattle) as a substitute for Big Beef Creek, which we will study later in the course. A thumbnail map of the creek park location is shown on the Seattle Public Utilities Creek restoration page: /util/About_SPU/Drainage__Sewer_System/Projects/Creek_Restoration/PIPERSCRE_200312031206095.asp We are visiting Piper’s Creek to observe the methodology for collecting data used as input to GIS mapping layers, and to assess the limitations of that methodology. We will focus on the type of vegetation, as visualized in the land cover land use data layers we have examined on ArcIMS. Part I Seattle Public Utilities—“Natural Drainage Systems” We will first meet with Craig Chatburn from SPU. He will discuss the SPU’s effort to reduce runoff by implementing Natural Drainage Systems (NDS). To find out more about this project, visit the SPU links on the Lab 2 Materials webpage. (1.5 pts) Explain the problems that prompted the development of natural drainage systems, and how NDS mitigates these problems. (1 pts) What characteristics of Piper’s Creek make it a good test bed for Natural Drainage Systems (i.e. why did SPU choose Piper’s Creek for the pilot project)? 3) (0.5 pt) What is the proposed total project cost of the Pinehurst Natural Drainage system? What is the projected cost of a traditional drainage design? (Can be found by following the links to “SPU info” on Lab 2 Materials website) P