OR/16/009 Quick start guide

Dearden, R. 2016. User guide for the infiltration SuDS map: detailed. British Geological Survey Internal Report, OR/16/009.

Overview

This section is aimed at those users who are familiar with GIS software and wish to rapidly start using the dataset. More detailed explanations of how the dataset should be set up and used are presented in Sections 5 and 6.

GIS Set-up

Load the layer files/shape files into the GIS software. The GIS should appear as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3    Infiltration SuDS Map: Detailed loaded into ESRI ArcGIS.

Pan to a location of interest and view each dataset sequentially, following the flow charts shown in Figures 4, 5 and 6. The flow chart in Figure 4 shows how to use the summary layers to support strategic planning. Figures 5 and 6 show how to use the summary and property-specific layers when making preliminary assessments of ground suitability at the local level.

Figure 4    Quick start flow chart: A rapid guide to using the Infiltration SuDS Map: Summary layers.

Figure 5    Quick start flow chart I: A rapid guide to using the infiltration constraints and drainage sections of the Infiltration SuDS Map: Detailed.

Figure 6    Quick start flow chart II: A rapid guide to using the ground stability and groundwater quality protection sections of the Infiltration SuDS Map: Detailed.