Abstract
 ArcIMS in Conjunction with Oracle Expedites Decisions in Environmental Investigations Track: Benefit of GIS Author(s): Linda Hughes, D. Holtzclaw During an environmental investigation, a number of samples were to be collected using direct push equipment and analyzed immediately at an on-site laboratory. Using ArcIMS in conjunction with an Oracle database, the resulting data were displayed in "near real-time", symbolizing sample locations based on analytes detected within a particular analyte group. This presentation of data allowed the entire project team to view the sampling results spatially, via the internet, and to plan the next round of sampling locations within hours of the receipt of laboratory data. Prior to the development of this procedure, an effort such as this would have been prolonged by days or even weeks. Using this method, decisions could be made and implemented daily, demonstrating a cost savings of thousands of dollars. Linda Hughes Shaw Environmental GIS Research and Business Development 312 Directors Drive Knoxville , TN 37923 US Phone: 865-690-3211 E-mail: LindaHughes60@aol.com D. Holtzclaw Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure Geospatial Information Technology 312 Directors Drive Knoxville , TN 37923 US Phone: 865.690.3211 E-mail: Randal.Holtzclaw@shawgrp.com |
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