Abstract
 A Proposed Intelligent GIS Protocol for the Revisions of Floodplain Maps Track: Water Resources Author(s): Abdul Ahmed, Adnan Saad, PhD, P.E. The sequential nature of the process used in floodplain map revisions including technical reviews, "regulation specific" reviews and map re-delineations is examined in the light of efficiency and quality control. The current process is in contradiction to long term objectives of map modernization and automation. The paper will identify common and relatable characteristics of the floodplain regulations to modeling data and mapping. These characteristics were then structured to formulate an automated map review protocol in the form of an extendable GIS System that ensures quality and efficiency of map revision. This is an intelligent, GIS enabled protocol that substantially improves efficiency of processing, improves requester understanding of NFIP process and thereby abridges the progression of revision process from request to approval. The System also eliminates or minimizes erroneous interpretation while maintaining sound engineering judgment through interactive tools that enable the reviewer and requester to directly work out specific revision. Abdul Ahmed Arizona State University Graduate Research Fellow 950 S Terrace Rd ## 101 Tempe , AZ 85281 US Phone: 623-202-4530 Fax: 602-285-1010 E-mail: abdul.ahmed@asu.edu Adnan Saad, PhD, P.E. Saad Consultants Water Resources 8647 Oak Chase Circle, Suite 100 Fairfax Station, Virginia 22039 Fairfax Station , VA 22039 US Phone: 703-690-6736 Fax: 703-690-6736 E-mail: adnan.saad@saadconsultants.com |
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