Winter User Group Meeting
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Edmon Low Library-OSU
216 Athletic Ave, Stillwater, OK 74078
Suggested Parking is at the Student Union Garage or 4th Ave Garage for $2/hr
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Welcome
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Presenters: Hongbo Yu OSU Geography Department
Title: Development of a Web GIS Application for Calculating Livestock Populations in the U.S.
Abstract:
During a contagious animal disease outbreak, obtaining a quick estimation on the size of susceptible livestock population around an infected site can be crucial for animal health officials to develop and implement effective strategies to contain the disease. The livestock inventory data published by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) can serve as a valuable data source. However, its original format is not configured to readily support such a task. In this study, a web GIS platform was developed to enable an easy exploration of livestock population in the United States. This web GIS platform is composed of a series of ArcGIS Dashboards, which support a map-based interactive visualization of county-level livestock population data derived from the recent USDA-NASS census and survey data. A web GIS application is also included to provide a quick estimation of livestock population around a defined proximity of a point of interest (e.g., a disease infected site). The easy access to the livestock population data and estimation tool supported by the web GIS platform can help animal health officials better comprehend the livestock distribution around an infected site and make timely decisions to fight an animal disease outbreak.
10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Presenters: Sunita Khanal, GISP Business Operations Department for Facilities Management at Oklahoma State University
Title: GIS In Action: A Look at GIS Solutions, Challenges, and Best Practices
Abstract: The Business Operations GIS team at Oklahoma State University offers geospatial solutions to multiple university departments, with a primary focus on Facilities Management. This presentation will provide an insight into the department's existing GIS infrastructure and showcase how workflow automation has improved the data quality and operational efficiency. It will also spotlight practical applications where GIS has greatly benefited field users. Furthermore, the presentation will address the challenges of introducing new technology and conclude with the best practices adopted by the team.
10:45 - 11:00 a.m.
Break
11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Presenter: Brian Mitchell, Esri
Title: Living Atlas: Live Feed Maps and Workflows for Disaster Response
Abstract: Learn how disaster response data can support natural hazard mitigation planning and impact assessment. Best practices for utilizing live feed layers in workflows will be presented, including combining them with other data sources to publish maps and apps. At the end of the session, we will share a collection of resources, tools, and examples you can use to build live feed services to support many map types and use cases.
11:45 a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Closing Remarks & Door Prizes
Attendees GISP Credits: 4 hours - EDU
Presenters GISP Credits: 1 hour - CON
