Sample GIS Analysis

The following flow chart shows the logic for an analysis to estimate the extent of saturated tailings, given a topographic map of an area, a map of thickness of tailings deposits, and a map of the groundwater surface.

Click on one of the profiles (other than "Tailings Bottom Surface") or on one of the titles below to see a corresponding map example.



Topographic Land Surface (19Kb)
Tailings Thickness Map (12Kb)
Groundwater Elevation Map (8Kb)
Estimated Saturated Tailings Thickness (12Kb)