GIS Spatial Analyzer Skill
Purpose
The GIS Spatial Analyzer Skill performs spatial analysis including watershed delineation, floodplain mapping, buffer analysis, and land use classification.
Capabilities
- Watershed delineation
- Floodplain mapping
- Buffer analysis
- Slope analysis
- Land use classification
- Right-of-way analysis
- Viewshed analysis
- Proximity analysis
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- Analyzing site constraints
- Delineating watersheds
- Mapping flood zones
- Evaluating land use
Prerequisites
- GIS data available
- DEM for terrain analysis
- Boundary data defined
- Analysis criteria established
Best Practices
- Use appropriate resolution
- Verify data sources
- Document methodology
- Validate results
Process Integration
This skill integrates with:
- Flood Analysis and Mitigation
- Stormwater Management Design
- Highway Geometric Design
Configuration
gis-spatial-analyzer:
analysis-types:
- watershed
- flood
- buffer
- slope
- land-use
data-sources:
- DEM
- parcel
- FEMA
- NLCD
Output Artifacts
- Watershed maps
- Floodplain delineations
- Buffer zones
- Analysis reports