The handbooks published by the SCO offer in-depth introductions and analyses of different subjects in the mapping sciences. These handbooks represent the skills and expertise of not only the SCO staff, but also the faculty and staff of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
• Introduction to Local Land Information
Systems for Wisconsin's Future
• Implementation of Land Information Systems
in Local Government - Steps Towards Land Records Modernization in Wisconsin
• Wisconsin Coordinate Systems
• National Geodetic Survey Handbooks
Introduction to Local Land Information Systems
for Wisconsin's Future
The concept of modern multipurpose Land
Information Systems (LIS) is a relatively new, broad, and complex field.
A thorough knowledge and understanding of LIS concepts and principles is
difficult to find from any one source. This guidebook, which is introductory
in nature, provides an overview on core LIS concepts, methods, technologies,
problems and solutions. It is intended for technical and management staff
of Wisconsin local government, as well as others who deal with LIS issues
in state and federal government, the utility industry and the private sector.
80 Pages Covering:
• LIS concepts, terms, definitions and issues
• Datums, Geodetic Control, the Public Land Survey System, and the Global Positioning System
• Maps, Mapping Methods, and Textual Data
• Automation of Spatial and Textual Data
• Implementation Processes and Issues
• Guide to further information, including appendices covering organizations, videos, textbooks, periodicals, and more
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Implementation of Land Information Systems in
Local Government -- Steps Toward Land Records Modernization in Wisconsin
Understanding and implementing a successful countywide Land
Information System (LIS) plan can be a confusing and complex process.
This manual provides guidelines for gathering the information necessary
to deal with the technical issues involved in establishing a local LIS.
The guidebook is intended for government staff and officials who are interested
in developing countywide land records modernization plans and those who
may be involved in the design, purchasing, or management of automated land
information systems.
83 Pages Covering:
• Technical issues in successful LIS implementation
• Learning about LIS -- design, organization, and participation
• LIS needs assessment and surveys
• System (hardware/software) requirements
• Database design
• Requests for proposals
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Wisconsin Coordinate Systems
This 91-page reference handbook, published by the SCO in 1995, documents
commonly used coordinate systems in Wisconsin and includes background information
on datums and coordinate systems in general. Copies of this handbook are
available for $10 plus postage from the SCO. See our order
form.
You can also access the handbook's full contents online.
Individual county coordinate system parameters
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National Geodetic Survey Handbooks
The SCO offers five handbooks published by the National Geodetic Survey
which address geodetic control standards and accuracy, State Plane Coordinate
Systems, the North American Datum of 1983, and geodetic terms. More
details are given in our Surveying section.
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