Fields are often the land unit most associated with claims, and by using ArcIMS technologies, farmers will be able to locate their field on a map service and fill in the details directly to a server. The mechanism of data transfer means that data entered by the farmer via the online claim form is automatically written to the database. This eliminates the need for data entry at the processing institution, thereby reducing costs and potential errors in data input. This would indicate to the farmer when it was known that the claim in its current form would be inadmissible, thereby reducing the need to send the information back to the farmer for correction and allowing immediate correction. Although satellite imagery is used more frequently in the verification process, portable GIS technology is invaluable for field scouts.
Information exchange is always a challenge throughout such a complex procedure.
Using ArcIMS means that once claims have been submitted, farmers could check online using digital maps of their farmland to see what stage the process has reached. Such an enterprise GIS solution requires research, investment, and maintenance, but potential financial benefits and process efficiency would prove significant. ESRI Web Site Privacy Policy .