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.