Urban Information Systems and GIS

Introduction to GIS

A Geographic Information System(GIS) is a multi-component environment used to create, manage, visualize and analyze map data and its spatiality. We were introduced to QGIS, an open-source GIS software that helped us map, and do an extensive analysis of our site in Aarey Milk Colony. We extracted contours, located streams and basins, calculated slopes, etc. We were able to geolocate our pictures taken on site to the digital map, with directions. On site, we collected ODK data of all trees, including their names in regional and scientific languages, their height, girth and foilage. We even included pictures of the bark, leaves and overall tree for our surveying. To understand the overall context, site visits helped us a lot. The site visits aided us in analysis of the topography, ground conditions and slopes. Thus, letting us know the potential spaces where we can intervene considering the context. 

Overall Plan