ESM 263 GIS Assignments

This class was intended to build a working knowledge of GIS theory and practice in a single quarter. GIS, or Geographic Information Systems, are used to visualize, analyze, and interpret geographic data. Three of my assignments for this class are displayed below.

This map reveals how sea-level rise will impact downtown Santa Barbara spatially and financially. Created with QGIS.

This map highlights the top ten potential sites for wind turbines in Santa Barbara County, based on a multi-criteria analysis. The ten sites listed meet all criteria and are ranked by area, with larger sites receiving higher ranking. Created with QGIS.

This map displays highest priority watersheds for conservation in Santa Barbara County based on these factors: cost, visibility, NDVI, land ownership, slope, and distance from a stream. Created with QGIS.

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