FLIR Project AreaCopy.prj

This is a project file containing geospatial coordinate system information for an aerial thermal survey project in Illinois. The file defines a projection coordinate system using NAD 1983 State Plane Illinois East (FIPS 1201) in US feet, which is the standard coordinate system for surveying and mapping work in eastern Illinois. The projection parameters include a central meridian of -88.33 degrees, a scale factor of 0.999975, and a latitude of origin at 36.67 degrees, establishing the precise geographic framework necessary for accurate thermal imaging survey work across multiple forest preserve locations.

The FLIR Project Area file serves as the geospatial foundation for Quote-FP-04-2526, an aerial thermal survey contract issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources or a related state forest preserve district. The project involves conducting unmanned aircraft system (UAS)-based thermal imaging surveys to detect and count white-tailed deer across four forest preserve locations. The coordinate system definition ensures that all thermal survey data collected via FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) equipment will be accurately georeferenced and integrated into the district's geographic information systems. Award will be made to the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specified technical and operational requirements for conducting comprehensive thermal wildlife surveys.