Quick Links

• Phase 1
• Phase 2
• Phase 3
• Final Report, Phases 1-3 (2002)
• Phase 4 Goals
• Phase 4 Methods
• Phase 4 Modeling Schedule
• Phase 4 Results
• Glossary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phase 4 Data

 

Since Phase 3 of Mn/Model was completed, SSURGO soils data have become available from NRCS for most counties in Minnesota. MnDOT has been acquiring these data as they become available and making them available for all internal GIS users.

 

Other examples of improved data that are already contributing to better planning and environmental reviews and are expected to improve Phase 4 model accuracy are the completion of 30 meter digital elevation models for the entire state, completion of statewide geomorphic mapping and landtype associations, landscape suitability models for parts of the state, statewide landuse and land cover data, and enhanced lakes and streams data.

 

In addition, MnDOT has worked since 2000 with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to improve the spatial accuracy of their GIS data. For Phase 4, archaeological site and survey boundaries will be digitized. More accurate locations for archaeological sites improve the accuracy of Cultural Resource statewide and will contribute to better predictive models. More complete and accurate survey mapping will help reduce the area of uncertainty in the models.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acknowledgements

Mn/Model was financed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation using funds set aside by the Federal Highway Administration's Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act.

 

Copyright Notice

The Mn/Model process and the predictive models it produced are copyrighted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), 2000. They may not be used without MnDOT's Consent.