Boylegraphics: An application of a graphics data base management system

Abstract

A Graphics Data Base Management System is developed for use with computerized Master Plans of Drainage and Storm Water Plans. The Storm Water Plans are prepared according to particular governing agency specifications involving multiple hydrologic and hydraulic modeling options, integrated into a single software package. Data bases are prepared for graphical representation of streets, land uses, hydrologic soil groups, rainfall, master plan system elements, topographic, and other data, as well as computational results developed from the Master Plan of Drainage computer model. Two applications are available; an integrated package enabling editing and upgrading of the Master Plan, and another package designed to publish and distribute the Graphics and the Master Plan of Drainage data bases to the public in an access-only data base retrieval environment. The opportunities provided by such public information programs are significant, in that the entire Master Plan becomes available to the public in an easy-to-read and easy-to-use environment. The public therefore becomes an integral and important member of the Master Plan team, exchanging input and easing the way for acceptance of the project.