Good evening readers! This weeks lab focused on creating vector buffers using a couple of tools within ArcGIS. We even got to learn a very small bit of Python using the AcrPy toolset. First we started off conducting a buffer analysis on a couple different layers, those being roads and water features. We did this using the buffer tool in ArcGIS. After we did this we got an additional lesson on how using Python can help expedite these types of functions when you have to repetitively do the same thing over and over and only one variable changes...HUGE time saver for sure.
Next we learned how to combine our different buffer outputs using the overlay functions. Primarily we focused on using the union overlay to join our water and road buffers, but guess what, the intersect overlay achieved the same results. Then we learned how the erase overlay can help delete some features as well. When all was said and done, I had enough data to develop the map below. So if you find yourself looking for a camping spot in the Desoto Forest in Mississippi, this just might help!
Next we learned how to combine our different buffer outputs using the overlay functions. Primarily we focused on using the union overlay to join our water and road buffers, but guess what, the intersect overlay achieved the same results. Then we learned how the erase overlay can help delete some features as well. When all was said and done, I had enough data to develop the map below. So if you find yourself looking for a camping spot in the Desoto Forest in Mississippi, this just might help!
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