Abstract
 Enhanced GIS Presentation with Flash--GIS integration for Harris County Track: New Technology and System Integration Author(s): Todd Thompson, Todd Buehlman, Wanjoo Choi Harris County Flood Control District wanted to generate an effective method of storing, reviewing and disseminating the collateral for their Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects internally and externally. The primary goal is to educate Harris County citizens about the current and future projects that will improve the infrastructure that they use throughout the County. In order to maximize the site usability and thereby public acceptance, Flash technology was utilized to generate a dynamic, truly GIS-enabled interface through a powerful and engaging interface design and a breakthrough "Flash-GIS" engine. To meet the usability goals, an engine was built that creates Flash output from GIS data, allowing fast, smooth user interaction; custom animated features; and real-time retrieval of up-to-date project information without redrawing maps. The primary benefits to the user are speed, responsiveness, panning and zooming control, and supreme usability. Todd Thompson Harris County Flood Control Communications Division 9900 Northwest Freeway houston , TX 77092 US Phone: 713-684-4000 E-mail: todd.thompson@hcfcd.org Todd Buehlman Idea Integration GIS Practice 3200 Southwest Freeway ####2900 Houston , TX 77027 US Phone: 713-626-5242 E-mail: todd.buehlman@idea.com Wanjoo Choi Idea Integration GIS 3200 Southwest Freeway Suite ##2900 Houston , TX 77027 US Phone: 713.353.6722 E-mail: Wanjoo.Choi@idea.com |
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