Methodology & Technology

The project first involved a training program for the batch of 30 CAD operators to teach them the basics of contour mapping along with USGS code specifications. The work involved attention to considerable details like the smoothness of contour lines, differentiating between the various types of contours, spot elevations, etc. The project was done using Microstation along with Intergraph's imaging modules. A quality checking program developed by USGS called PROSIX which would run on a SUN SOLARIS operating system was used to check the quality of the work generated. The completed maps after being run successfully through the PROSIX program with no errors were submitted as USGS DLG files. Over a period of 8 months, over 250 quads were completed and submitted to the customer.

Key Success Factors

Stringent Quality control measures adopted during the project, training imparted to the batch of CAD operators