Parks Canada s Geomatics Infrastructure Esri Canada User Conference Ottawa, Canada -- October 15, 2014 Presented By: Brock Fraser National Geomatics Coordinator, Parks Canada.
Parks Canada Protects and presents nationally significant examples of: Natural heritage Cultural heritage Fosters: understanding, appreciation, enjoyment
Parks Canada 44 National Parks
Parks Canada 167 National Historic Sites
Parks Canada 4 National Marine Conservation Areas
Parks Canada - Organization Minister of Environment C.E.O. VP West National Office VP East Gwaii Haanas Field Unit Coastal BC Field Unit Jasper Field Unit S.W. Ontario Field Unit Cape Breton Field Unit Ontario Waterways Field Unit n = 15 n = 18
National Park National Office Superintendent Asset Manager Visitor Experience Manager Resource Conservation Manager National Lead Species at Risk General Works Interpreters Ecologist National Lead Search and Rescue Roads Crew Campground Attendants Search & Rescue National Geomatics Coordinator Trail Crew GIS Specialist National Lead Trails
Corporate GIS Applications Realty System
Corporate GIS Applications Realty System
Corporate GIS Applications Incident and Event Management System
Corporate GIS Applications Asset Management Emergency Dispatch Cultural Resources / Archaeology Parks Canada Reservation Service Maps Parks Canada Atlas
Corporate GIS Applications Strategic Importance:
Why a Geomatics Infrastructure?
Jasper NP
Jasper NP Other NPs & NHSs
Jasper NP National Database Other NPs & NHSs
Jasper NP Realty System National Database Other NPs & NHSs
Jasper NP Realty System National Database Law Enforcement Other NPs & NHSs
Jasper NP Realty System National Database Law Enforcement Other NPs & NHSs Other Systems
Parks Canada s Geomatics Infrastructure Jasper NP Realty System National Database Law Enforcement Other NPs & NHSs Other Systems
Parks Canada & The FGP Parks Canada Geomatics Infrastructure
Parks Canada & The FGP Parks Canada Geomatics Infrastructure Federal Geospatial Platform (FGP)
Parks Canada & The FGP Parks Canada Geomatics Infrastructure Other Government Depts. Federal Geospatial Platform (FGP)... n = 22
Parks Canada & The FGP Parks Canada Geomatics Infrastructure Other Government Depts. Federal Geospatial Platform (FGP) FGP Apps... n = 22
Parks Canada & The FGP Parks Canada Geomatics Infrastructure Other Government Depts. Federal Geospatial Platform (FGP) FGP Apps... n = 22 Esri Community Maps Google Maps Others
Why Build Our Own Map-Cache? Parks Canada Map-cache Google Maps
Map-Cache: Variable Resolution Across Canada 1 : 20 k
Map-Cache: Variable Resolution National Parks 1 : 5 k
Map-Cache: Variable Resolution National Historic Sites 1:500
Really Technical Stuff
Benefits of the Geomatics Infrastructure: Counteracts some of the negative effects of a flat org-chart. Promotes consistency through standards Allows us to develop more advanced functionality Reduces repetitive GIS tasks. Gives us the ability to share our data externally through FGP
Challenges: Data centre capacity. Project interruptions & delays Air photos volume, conversions, etc. Map-Cache challenges Choosing a strategy Trouble-shooting, crashes, etc. A multi-year project in a changing world.
Lessons Learned Plan comprehensively Implement Incrementally (Roger Tomlinson) helped us develop a vision that is still relevant. Good system planning (Dave Peters methodology) paid off in working with SSC. A pilot project with ESRI Canada helped us resolve technical questions before we began. Build in time for SSC growing pains. Internal communications were important. Be patient, somewhat stubborn, and keep at it.
Questions? Contact Information: Brock Fraser National Geomatics Coordinator Parks Canada brock.fraser@pc.gc.ca (613) 762-0683