Table of contents
5.1 Project definition
• Define problem related to spatial planning of a case
5.2 Project Design
• Conceptual Design
• Logical design
• Physical design
Design data models required for the project
List the resources required for the project
Discuss the possible problems
List out the expected project out comes
5.3 Project Implementation
• Prepare the project implementation schedule
5.4 Project Evaluation
• Define project Evaluation
• Setting evaluation criteria 2
Project definition
Project
• A project is a sequence of unique, complex and connected activities having one goal or purpose that must be
completed by a specific time, within budget and according to specification.
• Project is temporary and has a definite beginning and end. End is reached when the projects objectives have
been achieved or because its objectives will not or cannot met.
• The project is bounded by three constraints: Time, Scope and Cost (Resources).
GIS Project
• The GIS project is the project that is done by using GIS.
• The components of GIS such as Data, Users, Hardware, Software and Methods are used for successful
completion of project.
Some of the examples of GIS project are: Preparation of Topographical Map, Suitability Analysis, Network
Analysis, Selection of Suitable site for waste disposal, Fixing Transmission line alignments and so on.
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GIS Project Development
Stages of GIS Project Development
1. Project Conception and Initiation
• It is the start of the project and the goal of this phase is to define the project at a broad level.
• This is when you will research whether the project is feasible and if it should be undertaken or not.
• If the project is a “go” then the project charter is created, that outlines the purpose and requirements of the
project.
2. Project Planning
• In this phase planning is done. Planning a GIS requires a commitment of resources and people.
• Project planning is developing a road map that everyone will follow.
• Typically begins with setting goals. Goals should be SMART (Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic and
Timely).
• Scope of the project is defined and a project management plan is developed in this phase of project
development.
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GIS Project Development
Stages of GIS Project Development
3. Project Execution and Implementation
• Execution of the project basically involves the activity of the GIS team. This refers to the application
development/customization, database creation, data encoding, data modelling and so on.
• This is the phase where all the activities are carried out in order to achieve the specific goal defined while
creating the project.
• In this stage team is developed and different resources are assigned.
• Real implementation of project is done in this stage of the project.
4. Project Evaluation
• In this phase output are tested and evaluated to see if the GIS project meets its goals or not.
• This stage is done so as to control and check quality. Quality control involves agreement upon the quality
standards that are applicable to project and then determining how to satisfy them.
• Quality checking involves the monitoring of the project results to determine whether they comply with
quality standards.
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Project Design
Project design is generally done in three stages; Conceptual Design, Logical design, Physical design
1. Conceptual Design
• Conceptual design defines the overall picture of the project.
• General work flow of the project is defined. The general steps needed to complete the project are defined in
this phase.
2. Logical design
• Logical design is the detailed version of conceptual design phase.
• In this phase each and every steps and methods are defined in details. How each step is carried out is
defined in this phase.
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Project Design
Project design is generally done in three stages; Conceptual Design, Logical design, Physical design
3. Physical design
• Physical design is the implementation phase of the logical design phase.
• In physical design phase data models are designed that are required for the completion of the project.
• The resources required for the project are listed, possible problems that might be raised while carrying out
the project is listed and possible solution is discussed.
• List of possible outcomes is also defined in this phase.
• Physical design phase generally contains following:
i. Design data models required for the project.
ii. List the resources required for the project.
iii. Discuss the possible problems.
iv. List out the expected project out comes.
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