Cost Distance Analysis
Executed a Cost Distance Analysis using ArcGIS Pro to determine the optimal path for a new pipeline.
Year
2026
Scope
GIS Analysis
Client
SAIT Assignment
Used Cost Distance Analysis across a variety of criteria to determine an optimal path for a new pipeline.
Criteria
Slope / DEM
Land Cover
Proximity to Rivers / Other Waterbodies
Proximity to Roads
Critical Wildlife Habitat
Exploration Restricted Areas
Tools
The analysis was executed using ArcGIS Pro, and the workflow was fully automated using the built in Model Builder tools.



