Final Project

2009 Mean ACT Scores and Participation Rates
I had fun with the final project and utilized both what I have learned in Arcview as well as Adobe Illustrator.

Caption:

The figure above utilizes cholopleth and proportional mapping to illustrate the 2009 US mean ACT scores as well as participation rates.

I chose an area in the northern tip of Huron County in Michigan. The location is just between Port Austin and Port Hope. I focused on finding areas based on the following criteria:

1) Greatest average wind speeds

2) Available land facing water than can be developed with minimal cost

3) Proximity to dwellings and residential areas

Wind Speed: 7.5 m/s at 80 m above ground. 7.5 m/s seemed to be the max amount in this area with the majority falling more between 6 m/s and 7 m/s. Source: AWS Truewind, LLC

Orithology: Should not affect bird migration patterns but futher research is needed.

Noise: This area is away from developed regions of the County. It is within close proximity (618 ft) however there is plenty of land to situate the turbines in such a way to minimize noise impact.

Shadow Flicker: Shadow flicker effect will occur along the minor road but the flicker effect will be reduced based on the distance buffer with the major road.

Shipping Impact: Should not affect shipping, while positioned between two ports, the trade between those two ports should be minimized since they are within such close proximity.

Landscape and Visual Impact: Region is undeveloped with mostly farm land. The impact on landscape will be minimal.

Isarithmic Lab

Here is my map for the isarithmic mapping lab. This lab was difficult. I had a hard time creating the contour lines and deciding where to place them. There is a lot I wanted to do with this map in terms of color, labels etc. but my AI skills are lacking. I keep saying I will improve but I have not had a chance to do some self study on AI.

Flow Map Lab

Here is my flow map lab. The flow of the arrows was a little hard for me to get the hang of but I eventually did. I am still feeling my way around with using AI. Hopefully I will get better sooner than later.

Module 8

Here is my map for housing densisty by County in Florida. This lab was a beast to do. It was not so much hard aas very tedious. Using Adobe Illustrator via Argus can be very slow at time. Nevertheless I finsihed and I am happy with my work.

Module 7 - Wine Consumption in Europe

Here is my lab for module 7. I had some issues trying to display all the Country names and proportional circles. I am still having a hard time adapting quickly to AI but feel like I am starting to get the hang of using the program.

Module 6 Lab

Here is my first map of Percentage change of population by State. This lab was very hard. I am having a difficult time learning to use Adobe Illustrator. This lab was educational but it took me a while to figure everything out.

Here is my second map which is broken down by Census divisions. I had a lot of trouble with my labels or states moving around unlocked to each other. I need to better learn how to use the group and lock features of AI.