Conversion to Digital
Panda Consulting is the leader in conversion of hard copy maps to geodatabases. Prior to any conversion project, Panda representatives meet with the client and review existing workflows to ensure that the new technology will cause minimal disruptions while providing maximum benefits.
Geodatabase Design
During the initial meeting, a discussion regarding the design of the geodatabase is initiated. The geodatabase serves three purposes within the organization; storage of the data, means to maintain and edit the data, and creation of maps, reports and other publications. These three modes often have conflicting design needs and the final geodatabase design is a compromize between the three needs.Once the prototype database design is complete, existing dataset, if available are converted and testing is begun to ensure the database works as envisioned.
Development of Source Documents Checklist
When contracted for conversion from hard copy to digital data, a checklist of available source documentation is developed to ensure that all resources are utilized. Possible source documents include: copies of deeds, subdivision plats, unrecorded or assessor maps, Department of Transportation R/W surveys, private surveys, GLO township plats, certified corner records for the Public Land Survey System, CAMA extracts, aerial photography and any other records that may help the mapping effort.
Pilot Project & Conversion
A small pilot project area is agreed upon and initial mapping begins. It is during this initial stage that initial parcel creation and conversion occurs. It is important that during this phase in the conversion, problems in source documentation, CAMA conversion, insufficient ground control and methodology are identified and solutions developed to remedy these problem areas.
Deliverables
Finally, a schedule of deliverables and quaity control procdures are agreed to and full production begins.
