presentation to the inaugural mapinfo user group - ireland meeting 22nd may 2002 finbarr tumelty -...
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Presentation to the
Inaugural MapInfo User Group - Ireland Meeting
22nd May 2002
Finbarr Tumelty - Forfás
Introduction
Internet-based databank of tables/maps of:physical infrastructures
social infrastructuresagency-supported enterprise base
in 123 locations around Ireland, for enterprise development/promotion.
Government decisionInformation required for input into the
National Spatial Strategy and assist distribution of economic performance
throughout the country
Forfás Regional Database
Physical Infrastructure Social InfrastructureElectricity Population
Gas Demographics
Telecommunications Education
Roads Training
Rail Community facilities
Air Cultural facilities
Sea Company Support Agencies
Water/Waste Water Guest Accommodation/Restaurants
Waste Disposal
Zoned & Serviced land Enterprise BaseIndustrial/Office Facilities
Local Authority Housing
Forfás Infrastructure Data
Main Drivers - business
• Promote use of Infrastructure data on the Web
• Balance simple public & complex agency needs
• Aid maintenance of changing data
Main Drivers - technical• Provide intuitive interface to complex data• Access large Oracle database yet be fast
• Expandable solution - e.g. add more maps/data
Forfás - Business & Technical Drivers
Main Features (some)
Based on GeoXplorer® system!
• Powerful Map & Data query & display functions
• Intuitive yet not over simplistic
• Fast! - both mapping & database
• Customised Reporting output capabilities
• Detailed Help - tips and full help
• Fully supported by ESBI
Forfás Regional Database Main Features
What you will see - Forfas Regional Database
Full details on www.infrastructure.ie
• Overview of site
• Overview of ‘Maps & Data’ page (what a name!)
• Map Window & Tools - Go on the Town!
• Data Display & Query
• Generate your Report
• No need to worry - Help!
Government solution Forfás
www.infrastructure.ie Overview of site
maps & data - core of site
www.Infrastructure.ie Maps & Data Overview
main pages
map window & tools
query results
query types
map layers
www.infrastructure.ie Menus
infrastructure layers & sub-layers
Geography map layers dynamically created
from GeoSets
www.infrastructure.ie Map tools
active tool highlighted
tool name
go to town
map legend
www.infrastructure.ie Legend & Info tool
info tool
info browser
info browser
map legend
www.infrastructure.ie Go To a town
go to town
selected town centred
town results
www.infrastructure.ie Spatial Query Results
buffer select
towns selected
layer to buffer from
Shannon airport
www.infrastructure.ieQuickfind Query
quick find
www.infrastructure.ieDatabase Query
SQL select
www.infrastructure.ie Database Results
results for
towns selected
towns selected
www.infrastructure.ie Report from database
report from results
www.infrastructure.ie Detailed Help
www.infrastructure.ie Glossary
topic
Conclusion
• Improved communications
• Providing better understanding to Infrastructural needs & developments.
• Satisfied customers
• Informative