course | Applied GIS & Mapping in Water Sector

Module (01) Introduction to GIS Functionality in Water Network (Transmission and Distribution)

• 1.1 What is GIS?
• 1.2 GIS Components
• 1.3 GIS in Water Network (Transmission and Distribution)
• 1.4 Characteristics of Spatial Data
• 1.5 Water Network (Transmission and Distribution) Data Modelling
• 1.6 Different Modelling Algorithms of the Water Network
• 1.7 Different Techniques of Manipulation and Analysis
• 1.8 Water Network (Transmission and Distribution) Databases & Attributes
• 1.9 Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) for Water Network (Transmission and Distribution)
• 1.10 GIS Application Areas for Water Network (Transmission and Distribution) 

Module (02) Introduction to GPS Application in Water Network (Transmission and Distribution)

• 2.1 What is the Global Positioning System (GPS)?
• 2.2 How GPS Works?
• 2.3 Different Types and Accuracy Levels of Receiver(s)
• 2.4 User Segment
• 2.5 Sources of GPS Errors
• 2.6 Sources of Signal Interference
• 2.7 Good Satellite Geometry
• 2.8 Map Datum
• 2.9 Real Real-Time Differential GPS
• 2.10 GPS Wide Area Augmentation System (WWAS)
• 2.11 GPS/GIS Functionality in Water Network (Transmission and Distribution)

Module (03) Geographic Coordinate System & Scale

• 3.1 Working with Data in Different Geographic Coordinate Systems
• 3.2 Choose an Appropriate Geographic Transformation
• 3.3 Map Projections and Scale Proper for Water Network (Transmission and Distribution) 

Module (04) Projected Coordinate Systems

• 4.1 Types of Map Projections
• 4.2 Projecting Coordinates for Water Network (Transmission and Distribution)
• 4.3 Projections and Distortion in Water Network (Transmission and Distribution)
• 4.4 Classifying Projections According to the Properties They Preserve
• 4.5 Reasons for Using a Specific Projected Coordinate System
• 4.6 Choose an Appropriate Projection for Water Network (Transmission and Distribution)

Module (05) Geodatabase of Water Network (Transmission and Distribution)

• 5.1 Spatial Data Formats of Water Network (Transmission and Distribution)
• 5.2 Geodatabase Data Structure of Water Network (Transmission and Distribution)
• 5.3 Personal Vs. Enterprise Geodatabase
• 5.4 Components of Geodatabase
• 5.5 Building a Geodatabase of Water Network (Transmission and Distribution)
• 5.6 Specific Scheme and Attributes for Water Network (Transmission and Distribution) 

Module (06) Acquiring Data & Data Collection of Water Network (Transmission and Distribution)

• 6.1 Different Types of Data Collection Methodology
• 6.2 Different Types of Data Sources
• 6.3 Different Types of Data Format of Water Network (Transmission and Distribution)
• 6.4 Data considerations in Water Network (Transmission and Distribution)
• 6.5 Data Collection Instrumentation & Various Techniques
• 6.6 Data Collection Verification
• 6.7 Data Collection Quality Control (QC) & Quality Assurance (QA)
• 6.8 Best Practice in Data Collection of Water Network (Transmission and Distribution

Module (07) Water Network (Transmission and Distribution) Mapping Methodology

• 7.1 How to Prepare an Image Map
• 7.2 Data Types and Data Conversions
• 7.3 Raster Formats & Vector Format
• 7.4 Vector Feature Types & Classification
• 7.5 Spatial Data Criteria of Water Network (Transmission and Distribution)
• 7.6 Feasibility Checking
• 7.7 Real-Time Mapping in Integration with Collection of Data & Surveying Techniques and Advanced Methodology
• 7.8 Real-Time GPS and Handhelds, Different Techniques of Data Collection in Relation to GIS Mapping
• 7.9 Mapping QS & QA and Field Verification Survey by GPS
• 7.10 Prepare Database & Multiuser Geodatabase
• 7.11 Water Network (Transmission and Distribution) & Fitting Schemas 

Module (08) The Role of the GIS/Mapping in Optimizing the Operation and Maintenance of the Water Network (Transmission and Distribution)

• 8.1 Role of the GIS in Optimizing the Operation
• 8.2 Role of the GIS in Optimizing Control & Inspection
• 8.3 Maintenance According to GIS Map/System
• 8.4 Role of the GIS in Predictive, Proactive, and Regular Maintenance
• 8.5 Role of the GIS in Network Spatial Asset Inventories & Management
• 8.6 Enterprise Geo-Database of "As Built Drawing" for Water Network.
• 8.7 International Case study: Preparation of Base-map & As Built Drawing & Survey and Investigation of Water Network & Collect GPS data of Transmission and Distribution Network.
• 8.8 International Case Study: GIS Role in Water Network Project Implementation & Supervision & Generation of as Built Drawing & QC/QA of Drawings.
• 8.9 International Case Study: Water Network GIS Data Development (Converting Hardcopy/CAD Plans/As Built Drawings) into GIS database & ArcGIS Shape Files into a Geodatabase
• 8.10 International Case Study: Provide Full Functionality of your Water Network GPS/GIS tools. Asset Management and Environmental Monitoring
• 8.11 Generation of Water Network (Transmission and Distribution) Map-Books (Generation of Water Network System Maps in Hard Copy and Digital Format Viewable on Web-Based System)