GIS Flashcards
What is the difference between Raster Data & Vector Data?
Raster Data -
Geographic data represented as a matrix of cells, each with an attribute.
e.g. Pixels on an Ariel photo
Not scalable
Vector Data -
Geographic data symbolised as points, lines, or polygons.
e.g. Fence lines, ownership titles
Scalable
What are the Land Registry compliance standards for plans?
Plans require:
- Appropriate scale (1:1250, 1:2500)
- Orientation (North Arrow)
- Sufficient OS mapping background
- Identifying location features (e.g. road name)
- Scale Bar
- Whole property
- accesses
- Property clearly defined by edging, colouring or hatching
If your measurements were challenged, what could you do?
- Meet with the client to understand concerns and explain methodology
- Offer to remeasure with them
- Ask if they had a preferred alternative method
What makes reliable data?
- Reliable, reputable source
- able to cross-check
- up-to-date
- Peer reviewed
What does GIS stand for?
Geographic Information System