Abstract
Modeling Boundaries and Terrain for Improved Border Managment Track: Defense and Intelligence Author(s): Cheryl Hedgman International boundary management will be more effective when all parties involved have a clear understanding of where the boundary is on the ground relative to other local features. It is easy enough to have high-level discussions regarding "notional" boundaries; however, to effectively manage people, goods and natural resources in border regions, you must be able to evaluate, analyze and discuss issues with the relevant parties. Using GIS and legal treaty materials, trained analysts can create a border/terrain model or common view for policy makers. While this can be time consuming, once this work is completed, decision makers will have a tool for rapidly viewing various sections of the boundary. Proposed boundary changes can be evaluated to determine possible negative/positive impacts resulting from those proposed changes. A model of digital boundary data and local terrain can be a critical tool for supplying decision makers with better information. Cheryl Hedgman National Geospatial Intelligence Agency 4600 Sangamore Rd MS D-61 Bethesda , MD 20816 US Phone: 301-227-2110 E-mail: Cheryl.A.Hedgman@nga.mil |
|||||
