ARD Query Manager & MARPLOT Tools

 

GIS Tools

GIS Tools represents a collection of scripts and extensions used by the Assessment and Restoration Division (ARD) GIS Team and our Partners.  These tools were either developed by ARD or collected by ARD for use in Watershed Database and Mapping Projects. 

These tools aid in analysis and mapping spatial data by simplifying or automating tasks and providing functionality to accomplish complex tasks.  These GIS scripts and extensions include:

  • Import, projection and symbolizing ARD Query Manager Data
  • Facilitating the use of OR&R Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) data
  • Calculating Area/Length/Perimeter
  • Labeling multiple co-located points (Cores)
  • Index maps creation for printing map series
  • Image catalog (boundaries) creation
  • Adding X/Y coordinates to a table
  • Import hazardous material potential footprint output from OR&R ALOHA® software
  • Import NOAA raster and electronic navigation charts
  • Creation of metadata files

Most of these GIS Tools are written for either ArcView 3.x or ArcGIS 9.x.  Some tools, such as Xtools and the Query Manager Import Utility are written for use in both ArcView 3.x and ArcGIS 9.x. The tools for ArcView 3.x were created when our group was named the Coastal Protection and Restoration Division (CPRD).  ArcGIS 9.x tools will be the focus of ongoing development for ARD.  
Page Updated 3/5/2007