Esriuk_track3_esri - answering complex questions with spatial analysis

Esri UK Annual Conference 2015

Answering Complex Questions with ArcGISRobin Appleby & Alicia VazCustomer Success Consultants

• To introduce a methodology for solving complex problems using ArcGIS

• To highlight the tools and techniques throughout the ArcGIS Platform

• To inspire YOU to take your own analysis to the next level

• To help you provide business advantage to your organisation

Session Aims

• Spatial analysis is how we understand our world - mapping where things are, how they relate, what it all means, and what actions to take

What is Spatial Analysis?

7 steps to successful Spatial Analysis

Frame your question

Break the problem down

Explore input datasets

Perform analysis

Review your results

Share your results

Repeat as necessary

Demo 1 – Store Location

High Population Density

Away from Existing Stores

Land Use is Suitable

Ideal Site

In an Affluent Area

Where is the best location to site a new supermarket store in Nottingham?

Click HERE to access the Story Map

Demo 2 – Access to A&EHow many extra A&E hospitals do we need to meet government targets - 90% of the population must be within 20mins?

Click HERE to access the Story Map

7 steps to successful Spatial Analysis

Frame your question

Break the problem down

Explore input datasets

Perform analysis

Review your results

Share your results

Repeat as necessary

• Mistakes happen!• If you’re unsure of a tool, test it out first on a smaller dataset.• Use our online resources to create a suitability map.• Don’t forget to use our online tutorials.• Check your results – just because the model runs, the answer may be wrong• Make sure you read the tool description beforehand.

Lessons Learned

Robin [email protected]

Alicia [email protected]

Questions?