Friday, October 13, 2023

Intro to GIS - Final Project - FPL Bobwhite-Manatee Transmission Line Project

Our final project involved analyzing a proposed transmission line corridor by Florida Power and Light (FPL) in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. This initiative was known as the Bobwhite-Manatee Project.

Following data analysis and consideration of public input, a proposed route corridor was identified for the project. What is often overlooked, however, is the crucial role that GIS played in decision-making for the proposed line placement. GIS technology enables projects like this to be executed with confidence, ensuring that required standards and objectives are thoroughly addressed.


Our project analysis consisted of four objectives that could be achieved using the GIS tools that we learned throughout the course. These four objectives were:

Objective #1: Define and quantify the environmentally sensitive lands imposed by the transmission line.

Objective #2: Quantify homes and parcels within proximity of the transmission line.

Objective #3: Define schools within proximity of the transmission line.

Objective #4: Quantify length and cost of the transmission line.

 

To view my Power Point presentation click here.

To view a transcript of the presentation click here.

 












 

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