Four major deliverables were used to outline the scope of the project. Planning for successful and timely completion of each deliverable was essential since the product produced from each deliverable was essential for the completion of the next.

First, field work was conducted using hand-held GPS mapping units. Various datasets were collected in this manner in accordance with pre-determined accuracy standards. The raw data collected in the field would later be organized and compiled in a database.

The second major component was database design and development. During this stage, team members organized collected data into a usable format. Each feature dataset was stored in a separate table with location information and non-spatial attribute data.

Once data was organized, it was used in conjunction with other web development techniques in the production of an informative website built to showcase the project, team members, and various web-based mapping applications created with the data.

Finally, geographic information that was collected in the field, and acquired from various other resources was used in the production of a large-scale wall map, which was printed on a high quality, durable vinyl material for promotional purposes.

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