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In my Raster class we have been tasked to come up with a project that incorporates various raster manipulation techniques to produce a informative output.  I have been brainstorming for several days and have come up with the following topic area:

  • Airport Site Suitability
  • Power Line Least Cost Path
  • Reservoir Site Suitability
  • Highway Bypass Route Suitability
  • Population Density Study

I could easily pick the easiest one and get a good grade; however, I like to challenge myself beyond the minimum  requirements.  The one that seems to jump out at me as challenging is the Reservoir Site Suitability.  I am not even sure how to go about it and I am already developing additional tasks to carry out with this project.  Additions such as locating access roads, boat ramps, hiking trails, camp site, ball fields, etc. are bringing further challenges.  Before I can begin on these additional areas I need to consider my main topic.  Some things I need to consider are:

  • Required Data
  • Analysis Techniques
  • Suitability Classes
  • End Goals

So now I plan to take these in consideration.  Hopefully I will be able to find the necessay data and figure out how to carry out the analysis tasks.