Project #UR120

Project Number: UR120

Project Title: How Weather Affects Transportation Choices

Faculty Sponsor: Greg Rybarczyk

Department: Earth and Resource Sciences

Telephone: 810.762.3355

E-Mail: grybar@umflint.edu

Proposed Starting Date: 12/01/2011

Proposed Ending Date: 04/19/2012

Student in mind: Yes

Number of hours to work per week: 1-6 hours

Project Description: The project will involve managing, mapping, and manipulation of climate and transportation data.  Subsequent tasks may involve mapping, modeling, and spatial analysis of transportation choices as it relates to daily weather conditions using Geographic Information Systems and Statistical Softwares.

Student Tasks & Responsibilities:  Database management, spatial analysis, mapping, and statistics

Minimum Student Qualifications: Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel.  Familiarity with ArcGIS Software.  Attention to detail and strong work ethic.