Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Vector Analysis 2 - Possible Campsite Locations
This week we were instructed to create a map depicting the use of buffering and overlay procedures. In this lesson, we learned to use ArcPy, creating buffers around various features using the simple or various distance parameters, and working with attribute tables to add features. We utilized the various tools in the Overlay toolset which allowed the creation of my map below. This map shows various possible campsites with buffer zone at different distances from other features such as roads, lakes and rivers.
This lesson was a bit difficult when it came time to use ArcPy. I had issues getting the proper script to apply but can certainly see how this tool can make doing several processes more efficient versus using the ArcToolbox interface for each action that needs to be completed.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Week 7-8 Data Search Maps
Over the last several weeks we learned how to search for and download datasets from various online loctions. For this mid-term project, I created 3 seperate maps by using FGDL and LABINS primarily as my data source. I was assigned Lee County, FL for my project and I was able to find various natural resource data depicting invasive species plants, hydrography, major roads, parks, cities and public lands. My first map below rerpresents these map and data elements with a smaller inset showing the location of Lee County relative to the state of Florida.
My second and third maps to follow show a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) of Lee County and an aerial photograph of a USGS NE quadrangle - Captiva in Lee County. I was not able to put all three maps together this time around but felt I learned a great deal. It feels as if all the topics are starting to come together and make some sense. I need and want more time to become more familiar with how to create better, more comprehenisve maps but am pleased I was at least able to produce this on time.
My second and third maps to follow show a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) of Lee County and an aerial photograph of a USGS NE quadrangle - Captiva in Lee County. I was not able to put all three maps together this time around but felt I learned a great deal. It feels as if all the topics are starting to come together and make some sense. I need and want more time to become more familiar with how to create better, more comprehenisve maps but am pleased I was at least able to produce this on time.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
UNESCO World Heritage Map Group Assignment #1
Over the past three weeks, we as a group of 10 students worked together to complete a series of maps while working on the ArcGIS Online mapping site. We were each assigned a UNESCO World Heritage site and given an image as a clue. We had to research this image and determine where it was located in the world and provide the appropriate coordinates. We then each created individual maps and completed various tasks such as writing an introduction, group process summary or creating a resource list. Once maps, images and descriptions were created using the online system, we submitted these to the group leader who then compiled all of them in an online gallery. In order to be successful, we had to communicate often through a specific group communication board. Although this felt a bit rushed and somewhat of an after thought because of the complexity of our week 6 lab, it was still fun and interesting to do. It was a pleasure working with my group because everyone seemed to step up and take individual responsibility which I believe allowed us to be successful.
My map was of The Temple at Angkor Wat located in Cambodia. It is the first map listed in the gallery which can be accessed by clicking on this link: http://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=ae489b7aa4a44ed2bb27fe95f6addbe5
Brief description: Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 km2, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire.
This map depicts the temple remains within the protected archaeological park. There is an attached image of these ruins when you click on the red flag.Group Summary:
World Heritage Sites
As a part of our first Participation assignment in GIS4043, Team 4 was asked to work as a group in order to locate select UNESCO cultural, natural and historic sites within Asia. Our group was comprised of 10 people. Each student was tasked with creating an individual map utilizing the ArcGIS Online system. ArcGIS Online makes it possible for people in varying locations to work seamlessly together to complete mapping projects. Each student was assigned a designated World Heritage site which they then used to create a map online and submit to the Team Leader. All our maps were compiled in a gallery and can be viewed online here. In this map gallery, you will be able to view maps, descriptions, and image links of the heritage sites in Asia.
ArcGIS Online Group #4 Map Gallery
Can be accessed at this page http://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=ae489b7aa4a44ed2bb27fe95f6addbe5All and all the group of 10 enjoyed participating in this assignment. Though overwhelming at points everyone was able to help each other and pull this project together utilizing the group discussion and email. Organizations and constant contact with the group are keys to success when working strictly online. It was exciting to the maps come together and see ArcGIS online being used by more than just one individual. ArcGIS online is a great method of sharing maps, no matter your location; all you need is the internet. We all look forward to working on the next group assignments.
Group 4 Resource List
"Angkor." - UNESCO World Heritage Centre. UNESCO, n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2013.
http://globe-tourism.com/ha_long_bay.html
"Interactive Maps." UNESCO World Heritage Centre -. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2013.
Limbu, Srijana. "Glaciers, Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal (50,000)." GeoNetwork- Geoportal De Búsqueda, Visualización Y Descarga De Información Y Datos Espaciales. MENRIS-ICIMOD, n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2013.
"Mapping World Heritage." - National Geographic Education. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2013.
"Mount Huangshan." - UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Unesco, n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2013.
New7Wonders. "Ha Long Bay". Photo. Nature.New7Wonders.com (n.d).
http://d30mmglg94tqnw.cloudfont.net/uploads/2011/02/haling1.jpg
"Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet." TravelChinaGuide. Xian Marco Polo Int'l Travel Service, 30 Dec. 2012. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/tibet/lhasa/potala.htm
"Sagarmatha National Park." UNESCO World Heritage Centre. UNESCO, n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013
"Sagarmatha National Park." , Nepal. SAARC Toursim, 2009. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.
http://nepal.saarctourism.org/sagarmatha-national-park.html
Wikipedia. "List of World Heritage Sites in Southeast Asia." Rice Terraces of the Phillipine Cordilleras. 1995. Web. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice_Terraces_of_the_Philippine_Cordilleras
"Saryarka — Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 02 June 2013. Web. 20 Feb. 2013.
"Borobudur" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BorobudurBorobudur Temple Compounds 1991 "Borobudur Temple Compounds" http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/592 1991
My map was of The Temple at Angkor Wat located in Cambodia. It is the first map listed in the gallery which can be accessed by clicking on this link: http://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=ae489b7aa4a44ed2bb27fe95f6addbe5
Brief description: Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 km2, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire.
This map depicts the temple remains within the protected archaeological park. There is an attached image of these ruins when you click on the red flag.Group Summary:
World Heritage Sites
As a part of our first Participation assignment in GIS4043, Team 4 was asked to work as a group in order to locate select UNESCO cultural, natural and historic sites within Asia. Our group was comprised of 10 people. Each student was tasked with creating an individual map utilizing the ArcGIS Online system. ArcGIS Online makes it possible for people in varying locations to work seamlessly together to complete mapping projects. Each student was assigned a designated World Heritage site which they then used to create a map online and submit to the Team Leader. All our maps were compiled in a gallery and can be viewed online here. In this map gallery, you will be able to view maps, descriptions, and image links of the heritage sites in Asia.
ArcGIS Online Group #4 Map Gallery
Can be accessed at this page http://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=ae489b7aa4a44ed2bb27fe95f6addbe5All and all the group of 10 enjoyed participating in this assignment. Though overwhelming at points everyone was able to help each other and pull this project together utilizing the group discussion and email. Organizations and constant contact with the group are keys to success when working strictly online. It was exciting to the maps come together and see ArcGIS online being used by more than just one individual. ArcGIS online is a great method of sharing maps, no matter your location; all you need is the internet. We all look forward to working on the next group assignments.
Group 4 Resource List
"Angkor." - UNESCO World Heritage Centre. UNESCO, n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2013.
http://globe-tourism.com/ha_long_bay.html
"Interactive Maps." UNESCO World Heritage Centre -. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2013.
Limbu, Srijana. "Glaciers, Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal (50,000)." GeoNetwork- Geoportal De Búsqueda, Visualización Y Descarga De Información Y Datos Espaciales. MENRIS-ICIMOD, n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2013.
"Mapping World Heritage." - National Geographic Education. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2013.
"Mount Huangshan." - UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Unesco, n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2013.
New7Wonders. "Ha Long Bay". Photo. Nature.New7Wonders.com (n.d).
http://d30mmglg94tqnw.cloudfont.net/uploads/2011/02/haling1.jpg
"Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet." TravelChinaGuide. Xian Marco Polo Int'l Travel Service, 30 Dec. 2012. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/tibet/lhasa/potala.htm
"Sagarmatha National Park." UNESCO World Heritage Centre. UNESCO, n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013
"Sagarmatha National Park." , Nepal. SAARC Toursim, 2009. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.
http://nepal.saarctourism.org/sagarmatha-national-park.html
Wikipedia. "List of World Heritage Sites in Southeast Asia." Rice Terraces of the Phillipine Cordilleras. 1995. Web. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice_Terraces_of_the_Philippine_Cordilleras
"Saryarka — Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 02 June 2013. Web. 20 Feb. 2013.
"Borobudur" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BorobudurBorobudur Temple Compounds 1991 "Borobudur Temple Compounds" http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/592 1991
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