FORS 7690 Lab Exam – Question 2

 

 

2.  (24 points) Two days later, you hear back from the client. He has decided to convert some of the area to Irrigated Cropland. The WGS84 LONG/LAT center pivot coordinates and pivot arm radii are listed in Appendix 3. For this scenario, the client needs to know

  • how many acres would there be in previously clearcut,
  • how many acres in hardwood, and
  • how many acres in irrigated cropland.

Appendix 3. Center pivot X,Y coordinates (Decimal degree coordinates, WGS 1984)

Id LONG_X LAT_Y Pivot_Radius (meters)
1 -82.8253021 33.4556007 170
2 -82.8203964 33.4528008 170
3 -82.8263016 33.4515991 170
6 -82.8201981 33.4560013 100
7 -82.8303986 33.4509010 100
8 -82.8312988 33.4491997 100