Geodatabase Design

Question 1

Information Products

Answer 1

Step One: Identify the Information Products
Reflect the work of your organization & include:
Map products, analytic models, web mapping, data flows, database reports, key responsibilities, 3D Views, List data sources, Define essential 2D & 3D basemaps.

Question 2

Data Themes

Answer 2

Step Two: Identify the Key Data Themes:
How each data set will be used for editing, GIS modeling and analysis, representing business workflows, mapping & 3D display.
Consider the relationships between datasets.

Question 3

Scale Ranges & Spatial Representations

Answer 3

Step Three: Determine representations at each scale. Will it need to be generalized at smaller scales?

Question 4

Determine Feature Datasets

Answer 4

Step Four: Determine points, lines, polygons and advanced types such as topologies, networks, & terrains.

Question 5

Database Structure

Answer 5

Step Five: Define the tabular database structure, attribute domains, subtypes, and relationships.

Question 6

Finalize a Geodatabase Design

Answer 6

Step Six. Reference ArcGIS Data Models.

Question 7

Design Editing Workflows & Map Display Properties

Answer 7

Step Seven. Including editing procedures and integrity rules.

Question 8

Assign Responsibilities

Answer 8

Step Eight. Assign responsibilities for building and maintaining each data layer.

Question 9

Build a Working Prototype

Answer 9

Step Nine. Build a prototype, test results, and refine before populating the geodatabase.

Question 10

Document your Geodatabase Design

Answer 10

Step Ten. Use schema diagrams, metadata documents, Use Geodatabase Diagrammer Tool.