ISIS Mapping will use the GeoEye map, ArcGIS, and associated GPS devices to collect and display demographic information to be used to analyze the spread of AIDS and Malaria as well as to better inform local decision makers.

The collection of information will first begin at Duke. Upon receiving the GeoEye map, ISIS Mapping will analyze the area and geotag all distinguishable residences as well as places of interest (hospitals, food sources, high traffic areas etc). ISIS Mapping will then select a sample of the residencies and transfer the information to GPS enabled devices (Android or N95). These devices will be taken into the field and used to record survey information relating to the geotagged residency. After the survey results have been collected they will be analyzed in the ArcGIS program and the data will be transferred onto maps to be distributed to community leaders and Global Health workers.

The demographic maps can be used in conjunction with the Day in the Life data to mitigate the spread of AIDS and Malaria as well as to provide decision makers with better information.

For more information regarding how ArcGIS will be used to analyze this information please click here.