Technologies for Dynamic Adaptive Multiple-Use Land Management: GIS Alone and Integration Within an Object-Oriented Suite of Tools

Author: Kimberly A Majerus
Organization: U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (USACERL)

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Using a case study for integrated, dynamic spatial and temporal analysis, this project developed prototype GIS (e.g., Esri) modules to support wildlife habitat management and integrated natural resource management at Fort Riley, Kansas. The goal is to advance technology to represent the real-world dynamics of ecosystem science, land uses, and multiple objectives toward conservation goals. Prototype modules were developed both to be used alone to support a single wildlife objective and to be integrated with a suite of predictive models and simulations running across a network through a dynamic GUI within OOIDLAMS. Prototypes incorporate Esri GIS software and representative real-world objects within an object-oriented (e.g., DIAS) approach and framework, allowing for integration, dynamic interoperability, reusability of components, and flexibility in support of adaptive land management and to provide recommendations for LMS. Technical work conducted as a partnership between USACERL, ANL, and University of Illinois, with sponsorship by SERDP.