Mobile NFIP Inspection Tool

Hawaii Pacific GIS Conference

March 6, 2012

Steve Lettau, Onyx Group

Carol Tyau-Beam, DLNR

Discussion Topics

Background

Application Development

ArcGIS for iOS Development

BACKGROUND Region IX Mobile NFIP Inspection Tool

Goal…

Desire to improve processes.

Automate the inspection process.

Allow for consistent evaluations.

Ability to use the DFIRMs in the field.

Take advantage of the technology available.

Reduce the amount of

time transferring my written

field notes into an

electronic document.

How it All Started …

Initial mobile device was developed in 2008.

SQL Server 2005 backend database

Mobile application developed in VS2005

Windows Mobile 6 Device

GPS capabilities were not

incorporated

Limited reporting capabilities

Where it’s headed …

Develop an application that would be

generic and have the ability to be used by

any State with DFIRM data.

Continue development, but “dumb it

down”.

Build on existing database.

Develop an application that does not

require specialized hardware or software.

“How do I get it on my phone?”

Integration with ArcGIS Online

Operational Layers

Base Maps

FHAT “mash-up”

APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT Region IX Mobile NFIP Inspection Tool

Project Requirements

Development of the application for use on industry standard mobile

devices running the Windows Mobile, Android or iOS operating

systems, with the ability to integrate other devices such as

rangefinders, GPS units and GPS-enabled cameras.

Development of the application using commercial, off-the-shelf

software (Microsoft Windows, Android or Apple iOS operating

systems with ESRI suite of GIS software) on common device.

Establishment of a standard backend database structure that will

serve as the baseline data repository for state-wide NFIP data.

Development of the application in a “tiered” fashion, so the tool can

be deployed at locations with varying level of software requirements

and expertise.

Enable overlay of FEMA’s DFIRM mapping layer onto TMK/street

map on GIS-enabled mobile device to determine flood hazard while

on site.

Design Concept

The key design concept is the development of the system

in a “tiered” or modular fashion. This will allow for users of

varying hardware and software capabilities and expertise to

use the application at their level. It is anticipated that three

tiers of development will be designed and developed for:

Desktop (or laptop)

Non-GPS-enabled mobile device

GPS-enabled mobile device

Tier 1

Desktop tool utilizing

DFIRM data.

No special hardware or

software.

Simple dashboard.

Scalable data behind.

Standalone Tool (Desktop/Laptop Application)

Tier 1 Demonstration

Tier 1 Demo…

Tier 1 Summary

No special hardware or software required.

Reads FEMA DFIRM data directly.

Based on standard backend database

(SQL Server Express).

Reports generated to PDF on the fly.

Standalone Tool Summary

Tier 2

Database with server

replication.

Requires mobile device.

Inspection forms

customized for data

collection.

Deployed to Non GPS-Enabled Mobile Device

Tier 2 Summary

Developed in truly mobile environment (Windows Mobile 6

and ArcPad.

Based on standard backend database

(SQL Server).

Requires mobile device.

Mobile Device Summary

Tier 3 on Trimble Nomad

Includes custom ArcPad

application.

Data read from DFIRM

attributes.

GPS capability enables

location finding.

Tool Deployed to GPS-Enabled Mobile Device

ARCGIS FOR IOS DEVELOPMENT Region IX Mobile NFIP Inspection Tool

Tier 3 on iOS

Integration of ArcGIS for iOS SDK

Tier 3 on iOS

Based on standard backend database (ArcSDE on SQL

Server).

Requires ArcGIS Server 10 (min. Enterprise/Standard)

Development in Xcode.

Requires iPad 2.

Cloud-based.

Deployed to iPad using ArcGIS for iOS SDK

Tier 3 on iOS

iPad Demo…

Summary

Establish backend database structure.

Develop in tiered fashion to maximize usability.

Scalable environment allows for easy migration/upgrade.

Take advantage of off-the-shelf and online data sources.

Focus on business processes.

BACKUP SLIDES Region IX Mobile NFIP Inspection Tool

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