Project Description:

RMTC created a GIS database of the biological resources of seven U.S. Naval installations on Guam. The final ArcView GIS project file included digital links to a variety of document formats. The Guam Geodetic Datum of 1945 was used as the coordinate system. Imported and new GIS mapping conformed to the latest version of the Tri-Service Spatial Data Standards.

RMTC's work to create the GIS database included:

• coordination and research
• development of ArcView GIS format and software integration
• digitizing and fitting delineation of features
• scanning hardcopy maps and photos
• conversion of maps to coordinate systems
• development of GIS links, fields, database, and base maps
• preparation of metadata files

RMTC was also responsible for developing GIS user manuals and training U.S. Navy users to use the newly-developed GIS database of biological resources.