Abstract

ArcObjects-Based Species Risk Assessment Using National Hydrography/Land Cover Datasets
Track: Modeling
Author(s): David Howes, Jeffrey Giddings

Definition of the spatial extent of possible exposure is a key requirement in the assessment of potential risk to species due to the use of a pesticide product, necessitating the development of approaches to facilitate analysis at both the local and national level. This need may be served by coupling new and existing modeling techniques with ArcGIS capabilities through the use of ArcObjects-based procedures in a .NET framework. Application of this type of approach to identify and focus on areas of interest may be supported by large datasets such as the U.S. Geological Survey 2001 National Land Cover Dataset and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Hydrography Dataset Plus. Interesting challenges emerge with respect to conceptual options, data management, and the control of computational processes. Responses to these challenges may yield benefits for many other types of environmental modeling work.

David Howes
Compliance Services International
7501 Bridegport Way W
Lakewood , Washington 98499
United States
Phone: 253-473-9007
E-mail: dhowes@complianceservices.com

Jeffrey Giddings
Compliance Services International
7501 Bridgeport Way W
Lakewood , Washington 98499
United States
Phone: 253 473 9007
E-mail: jgiddings@complianceservices.com