A Geographic Information System (GIS) for Explosives Facility Sitting Analysis

Barricades, related facilities, segmented clear zones, waivers, and exemptions are just some of the problems faced daily by explosives siting analysts. The number of explosives locations in close proximity to operational and support facilities makes site selection one of the most critical issues relating to I explosives safety. Yet, there is seldom time using conventional methods to examine all of the relevant options. The use of Geographic Information Systems (GIs) has grown substantially in the last several years as the technology has matured to the point where it is relatively user-friendly, affordable, and accessible. The application of a GIS to the problem of explosives facility siting analysis has resulted in increased productivity, decreased errors, and the ability to detect problems that humans alone might overlook. See also ADA260985, Presented at the Explosives Safety Seminar (25th) Held in Anaheim, CA on 18-20 August 1992. Published in the Explosives Safety Seminar Proceedings, v2 p107-122, August 1992.