Project Conclusion

As a conclusion to my project I have come up with a list of strengths and weaknesses for the application of topology to solve a forestry database accuracy problem.

Strengths of Topology

• Uses file geodatabases which are easier to edit and take up less space than other systems
• Allows you to easily set out constants of how features share their geometry
• Allows you to easily enforce the integrity of the data
• Allows quicker identification and editing of errors

Weaknesses of Topology

• Expensive and tiem consuming to convert and entire database from shapefiles into file geodatabase
• Lost time creating topology rules and finding rule which fit your exact situation
• Not all rule are perfect for forestry applications and may need exceptions and manual editing