GIS-based rapid population assessment tool
First Claim
1. A method of rapidly assessing population with a spatially-stratified random sample, the method comprising:
- creating a systematic grid on a study area, the systematic grid being defined by a given number of target grid points so as to form grid cells;
dividing each one of the grid cells into a series of sub-grid cells, each one of the series of sub-grid cells being identified from left to right and from bottom to top within each one of the grid cells;
identifying each one of the sub-grid cells that intersect the study area;
listing each one of the sub-grid cells that intersect the study area, the list of sub-grid cells being sequences in the same order as the grid cells and the sub-grid cells;
dividing the sub-grid list into a given number of sections, each of the given number of sections being configured to have substantially equal numbers of sub-grid cells, and the given number of sections being equal to the given number of targeted grid points; and
selecting a random sub-grid cell from each section of sub-grid cells so as to obtain the spatially-stratified random sample.
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Abstract
Method of assessing population with a spatially-stratified random sample comprising creating a grid on a study area, the grid being defined by target grid points to form grid cell, dividing each grid cell into a series of sub-grid cells, each of the series of sub-grid cells being identified from left to right and bottom to top within each of the grid cells, identifying and listing each sub-grid cell that intersects the study area, the list of sub-grid cells being sequences in the same order as the grid cells and the sub-grid cells, dividing the sub-grid list into sections, each of the sections being configured to have substantially equal numbers of sub-grid cells, and the number of sections being equal to the number of targeted grid points, and selecting a random sub-grid cell from each section of sub-grid cells to obtain the spatially-stratified random sample.
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40 Claims
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1. A method of rapidly assessing population with a spatially-stratified random sample, the method comprising:
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creating a systematic grid on a study area, the systematic grid being defined by a given number of target grid points so as to form grid cells;
dividing each one of the grid cells into a series of sub-grid cells, each one of the series of sub-grid cells being identified from left to right and from bottom to top within each one of the grid cells;
identifying each one of the sub-grid cells that intersect the study area;
listing each one of the sub-grid cells that intersect the study area, the list of sub-grid cells being sequences in the same order as the grid cells and the sub-grid cells;
dividing the sub-grid list into a given number of sections, each of the given number of sections being configured to have substantially equal numbers of sub-grid cells, and the given number of sections being equal to the given number of targeted grid points; and
selecting a random sub-grid cell from each section of sub-grid cells so as to obtain the spatially-stratified random sample. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for rapidly assessing population with a spatially-stratified random sample, the system comprising:
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a systematic grid created on a study area, the systematic grid being defined by a given number of target grid points so as to form grid cells;
first division means for dividing each one of the grid cells into a series of sub-grid cells, each one of the series of sub-grid cells being identified from left to right and bottom to top within each one of the grid cells;
identification means for identifying each one of the sub-grid cells that intersect the study area;
a list generator for listing each one of the sub-grid cells that intersect the study area, the list of sub-grid cells being sequenced in order of the grid cells and the sub-grid cells;
second division means for dividing the sub-grid list into a given number of sections, each of the given number of sections being configured to have a substantially equal number of sub-grid cells, and the given number of sections being equal to the given number of targeted grid points; and
selection means for selecting a random sub-grid cell from each section of sub-grid cells so as to obtain the spatially-stratified random sample. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method of rapidly assessing a population, the method comprising:
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determining a boundary of a study area;
selecting a population estimation methodology for use on the study area;
assigning locations within the study area to field data collectors;
collecting data with the field data collectors;
uploading the collected data to a computer;
preparing a dynamic population estimation/prediction using the computer;
using the dynamic population estimation/prediction to make resource analysis calculations and geographic assignments;
uploading the resource analysis calculations and geographic assignments to the Internet for review by relief organizations throughout the world; and
distributing supplies based on the uploaded resource analysis calculations and geographic assignments. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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27. A system for rapidly assessing population, the system comprising:
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first determination means for determining a boundary of a study area having the population;
selection means for selecting a population estimation methodology for use on the study area;
assignment means for assigning locations within the study area to field data collectors;
collection means for collecting data with the field data collectors;
first transfer means for transferring the collected data to a computer;
second determination means for determining a dynamic population estimation/prediction using the computer;
third determination means for determining resource analysis calculations and geographic assignments based on the dynamic population estimation/prediction;
second transfer means for transferring the resource analysis calculations and geographic assignments to the Internet for review by organizations throughout the world; and
distribution means for distributing supplies based on the resource analysis calculations and geographic assignments. - View Dependent Claims (28)
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29. A method of rapidly assessing population within a study area using an integration of geographic information system (GIS), at least one of satellite imagery and aerial imagery, and a selected population method, the method comprising:
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loading the at least one satellite imagery and aerial imagery corresponding to the study area into the GIS;
demarcating dwellings on the satellite imagery loaded into the GIS;
applying a spatially-stratified sampling procedure with a predefined estimate;
simulating a distance measurement procedure based on the selected population estimation method on top of the at least one satellite imagery and aerial imagery;
guiding a user to determine mouse insertion points by display reference lines and points based on the selected population estimation method;
computing distance measurements for the selected population estimation method from the mouse input points;
prompting the user to enter other related information during the procedure to increase productivity for distance measurements and data collection; and
ascertaining an overall population in the study area based on the spatially-stratified sampling procedure. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32)
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33. A system for rapidly assessing population within a study area, the system comprising:
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a geographic information system (GIS) on a computer;
input means for inputting satellite imagery corresponding with the study area into the GIS;
demarcation means for demarcating dwellings on the satellite imagery loaded into the GIS;
application means for applying a spatially-stratified sampling procedure with a predefined estimate; and
computation means for computing an overall population in the study area based on the spatially-stratified sampling procedure. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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40. A method of rapidly assessing population within a study area using a geographic information system (GIS), the method comprising:
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loading at least one from a group consisting of satellite imagery and aerial imagery corresponding to the study area into the GIS;
demarcating dwellings on the satellite imagery loaded into the GIS;
applying a spatially-stratifies sampling procedure with a predefined estimate; and
ascertaining an overall population in the study area based on the spatially-stratified sampling procedure.
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