Our client is a National Mapping Agency of the Middle East region, offering the production and dissemination of surveys, mapping, charting, geographical information, and geo-surveys in the country.
Elevate the geospatial database by creating unparalleled topographical datasets
The project had some key objectives, including:
Lack of accuracy in the existing GIS data preventing integration with various enterprise systems
The client wanted to elevate its geospatial database by re-structuring and re-engineering its topographical data model. The restructuring would produce high-quality geospatial data and include cleaning and migration to form topologically correct data into the ESRI database that complies with a newly designed Digital Feature Data Dictionary (DFDD).
A full-scale data updation, migration & cleaning, and on-the-job-training
RMSI implemented a two-phased solution for data updation, migration, cleaning, and training, using a hybrid model for maximum client data security. In Phase I, the teams upgraded and standardized GIS datasets across key regions of Saudi Arabia, ensuring alignment with the new Digital Feature Data Dictionary (DFDD) and a customized Data Model. This resulted in seamless, standardized GIS data in vector and raster formats. In Phase II, our experts provided technical support to the departments, focusing on field editing, photogrammetry, and data analysis for critical infrastructure like wells and dams.
A hybrid model was proposed with a two-phased strategy:
RMSI processed approximately 85 GIS layers in each map sheet, categorized under dataset heads such as boundaries, elevation, hydrography, industry, physiography, population, transportation, utility, and vegetation.
The project covered 336 map sheets at a 1:25k scale, encompassing the populated areas of Damman, Jeddah, Abha, Alhasa, Tabuk, Al Qassim, Al-Medina, Hael, Hafar Al-Batin, Makkah, and Taif, significantly enhancing the management of these urban regions.
