Module 10 - GPS with Trimble: Getting started

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Utilize Trimble software and hardware to collect GPS data
2. Discuss GPS Pathfinder Office utilities
3. Build a Data Dictionary in GPS Pathfinder Office
4. Perform mission planning for GPS data collection
5. Describe the rigorous data collection parameters utilized in TerraSync to ensure sub-meter (sub-foot) accuracy.
6. Set up data collection parameters in TerraSync
7. Differentially correct GPS data using Pathfinder Office
8. Convert GPS data to shapefile format

TERMS TO KNOW

• MS Active Sync
• .ssf
• .cor
• Differential Correction
• WAAS
• Post-process
• TerraSync
• GPS Pathfinder Office
• Multipath
• PDOP
• SNR
• Elevation mask

DISCUSSION

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

STEPS TO A TRIMBLE GPS FIELD SURVEY PROJECT

1. Project setup (Pathfinder Office)
2. Database design / Field Reconnaissance (Pathfinder Office)
3. Project / Database transfer to TerraSync
4. TerraSync settings and set-up
5. Field data collection
6. Post-process differential correction
7. Export to GIS

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Steps 1 and 2 - Project set-up, designing your database, and buidling a data dictionary

• http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddh8bbwd_652gtttttgv

Steps 3, 4 and 5 - Tranfering Data, Mission Planning and more ...

• http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddh8bbwd_654fm9927dj
• connect GPS
• conduct mission planning
• explore GPS Pathinder Office utilities

• Collect GPS data using TerraSync
• Transfer and differentially correct GPS data
• GeoXT (TerraSync) QuickStart Guide

SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES

• Trimble TerraSync Getting Started Guide
  
• GeoXH Handheld
• GeoXT Handheld
• http://www.trimble.com/support.shtml
  

HOMEWORK

TerraSync Evaluation Demo for your desktop PC

Follow this Evaluation Guide using the Demo above loaded on your desktop

Module 9: GPS: The Global Positioning System

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Identify the 3 segments of GPS
2. List the acceptable number of satellites (SV's - space vehicles) for an accurate 3D position
3. List and explain sources of error in the GPS system
4. Explain why satellites are provide a good system for located positions on the earth
5. Define trilateration
6. Discuss how the distance from the satellite to the GPS receiver is determined.
7. Describe the almanac and what it is used for
8. Define ephemeris information and what it is used for
9. Define autonomous GPS
10. Describe differential GPS (SBAS, Post-processing)
11. Describe the critical software settings in Trimble TerraSync

GENERAL GPS TERMS TO KNOW

• GPS - Global Positioning System
• NAVSTAR - Navigation Satellite Timing and Ranging
• Almanc
• Ephemeris
• Accuracy
• DGPS - Differential GPS
• SBAS - Satellite Based Augmentation System
• WAAS - Wide Area Augmentation System
• Selective availability
• Mulitpath
• Obstructions
• Atmospheric Delay

RECREATION GRADE GPS TERMS TO KNOW

• tracks
• waypoints
• gpx
• kml
• Garmin MapSource
• GPSUtility
• GPS Babel
• GPS Visualizer - website based on GPS Babel
• DNR Garmin
  

DISCUSSION

GPS PowerPoint Supplement

- refresh the page if the file does not download

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Utilize Garmin recreation grade GPS to collect waypoints and tracks around campus. Incorporate this data into Google Earth (KML) and ArcGIS (shapefile).

more ...

• Get photos and topos on to your Garmin
• GPS Utility
• GPS Babel

more Module 9 - GPS - Recreation Grade Lab

INTRODUCTION

'Recreation grade' GPS receivers provide accurate data collection tools for a fraction of the cost of 'Professional grade' GPS tools. We will look at several Garmin GPS receivers during this class. There are many other manufacturers of recreation grade GPS units like Magellan that have similar functionality but we will stick to Garmins since that is what we have a school.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Describe the GPX format
   
2. Utilize the main pages on a 'recreation' grade GPS unit (one of the school Garmins or your own)
   
• Satellite page
• Map page
• Compass page
• Main menu
  
3. Define waypoint
4. Define track
5. Modify GPS settings through setup menu
   
• Set coordinate system
• Activate WAAS
  
6. Create waypoints
7. Save tracks
8. View map
9. View satellites
10. Navigate to waypoint
    
11. Connect to GPS using several FREE utitities
12. Utilize GPSUtility and Garmin MapSource to transfer GPS data to desktop computer
13. Display GPS data in Google Earth and ArcMap

LEARNING RESOURCES

GENERAL GPS

About GPX

About KML

DNR Garmin

GARMIN RESOURCES
Garmin 60cs on Garmin website
Garmin 60cs 60c review - great screen shots
Garmin 60cs manual
Garmin MapSource

Recreation Grade GPS vs Professional Grade GPS

HOMEWORK

Recreation-grade GPS assignment

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=ddh8bbwd_651d6b77kzr&hl=en

Module 8 - Database design and Final Project

Review this supplemental document on geodatabase design as well as looking back over your lecture notes and the PowerPoint from our geodatabase design discussion.

Begin to explore this Final Project for this class.

Module 7 - LiDAR

Lidar 101


Another Lidar 101


ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

LiDAR in ArcMap - http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddh8bbwd_925h6bz6chc&hl=en


LIDAR RESOURCES

• CLICK -Center for LIDAR Information Coordination and Knowledge
• http://lidar.cr.usgs.gov/
  

Back to the Campus Geodatabase Project

Continue with steps 6-9 of the Campus Geodatabase Project.

http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddh8bbwd_673hqvjnbg4

Topology in ArcGIS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Define topology
2. Describe map topology
3. Describe geodatabase topology
4. Describe coincidence
5. Explain how topology helps with analysis and data integrity
6. Define cluster tolerance
7. Define ranks in a topology
8. List several topology rules
9. Describe topology validation
10. List several types of topology errors
11. Discuss 2 ways topology errors may be fixed.

TERMS TO KNOW

• topology
• map topology
  
• geodatabase topology
• connectivity
• adjacency
• containment
• validation
• topology errors
• data integrity
• coincidence
• cluster tolerance
• ranks
  

CLASS DISCUSSION

In ArcGIS there are 2 types of topology.

• Map Topology: Available at the ArcView license. Used during an edit session to ensure coincident features maintain coincidence while editing.

• Geodatabase Topology: Available only with ArcEditor and ArcInfo licenses. Powerful rule based topology that help with data validation.

** See supplement resources below for more information on both these topics.

Working with Geodatabase Topology - ESRI LIVE Training Seminar (recorded at an earlier date)

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Creating and Editing Geodatabase Topology with ArcGIS Desktop (for ArcEditor and ArcInfo)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES

fom the ESRI WebHelp
About Topology
Basics of Map Topology
Topology in ArcGIS - Geodatabase Topology
Geodatabase Topology Rules

Module 5 - The geodatabase lecture - Part 2

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Describe how relationships work in the geodatabase
• Describe the different ways information is validated in the geodatabase
• Describe topology
• Describe map topology
• Describe geodatabase topology

DISCUSSION

Class discussion (slides 44 -61) - Advanced Functions of the Geodatabase - PowerPoint Supplement

Class Discussion - Topology

ESRI Webhelp:

• Relationships in ArcGIS
• About relationship classes
• About topology in ArcGIS

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Module 4: Creating, Editing and Managing Geodatabases for ArcGIS Desktop

Virtual Campus Course is due before class next week.

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. What are the 3 types of relationships that can exist in the geodatabase?
2. What are the 4 types of cardinality that can exist in the geodatabase?
3. Describe relationship classes.
4. List and describe the 4 types of validation rules.

Module 4 - The Geodatabase

INTRODUCTION

We will be introducing the Geodatabase, what they are comprised of and the different types of geodatabases available at 9.3

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Define the geodatabase
2. List the elements of the geodatabase
3. Describe how the geodatabase is different that other spatial data formats in it's handling of 'real-world' behaviors
4. What is an 'object' in a geodatabse?
5. Describe a domain in depth
6. Describe what domain split and merge policies are
7. Describe a subtype
8. Describe a feature class
9. Describe an object class
10. describe a feature dataset

TERMS TO KNOW

• Geographic database
• Geodatabase
• object-relational
• object
• File Geodatabse
• Personal geodatabase
• Scalable or ArcSDE geodatabase
• Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)
• domains
• subtypes
• feature class
• feature dataset
  

READING ASSIGNMENT

Class discussion (slides 1 - 43) - Introduction to the Geodatabase - PowerPoint Supplement

ESRI Webhelp:

• An overview of the geodatabase
  

• An overview of the spatial reference

• An overview of working with feature datasets

• An overview of attribute domains

• An overview of subtypes

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Module 2&3: Creating, Editing and Managing Geodatabases for ArcGIS Desktop

Virtual Campus Module 1: Creating, Editing and Managing Geodatabase

Due next week:

Module 1: Creating, Editing and Managing Geodatabases.

Instructions:

1. Go to http://training.esri.com
2. Login (create an account if you do not have one)
3. Go to My Training
4. Go to My Virtual Campus Courses
5. Start a New Course
6. Enter the code you got in class
7. Complete Module 1
8. I will look at it next week at the beginning of class.

Lab Test: Working with CAD data

Follow the instructions below to complete the lab test.

Get the test and files here

Module 3 - CAD data in ArcGIS | Campus Mapping Project

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Describe CAD data
2. Discuss the differences in GIS and CAD data
3. Define CAD dataset layer
4. Define CAD drawing layer
5. List the 3 most commonly used CAD formats
6. Describe the contents of a CAD drawing
7. Define world files and describe how they work
8. Georeference CAD data

TERMS TO KNOW

• CAD
• CAD feature datasets
• CAD drawing datasets
• world file
• projection file
• georeferencing
• transformation
• control points
• link table

DISCUSSION

Introduction to CAD data in ArcGIS

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

A-B Tech Asheville Campus Geodatabase Project

Module 2 - Introduction to data models / data types / the geodatabase

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Describe the Coverage data format
2. Describe the Shapefile data format
3. Describe the Geodatabase data format
4. Describe the CAD data format
5. Compare and conrast each of the above data formats
6. List several other data formats used for storing geographic information

TERMS TO KNOW

• Describe the raster data model
• Describe the vector data model
• Define data format
• Coverage
• Shapefile
• Geodatabase
• CAD
• feature class
• feature dataset
• stored / shared topology
• coincident features

READING ASSIGNMENT

Modeling Our World - Chapter 4 and the ESRI support pages below

PowerPoint Supplement

From the ESRI support pages:

• What is a Coverage?
• Learn more about shapefiles
• Working with CAD data in ArcGIS
• Data formats supported in ArcGIS
  
• GIS Layer Field Names and Standard Fields

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Working with different data formats exercise

The data for this exercise can be found on the server: H:\GIS\GIS_classes\GIS215\SpatialDataFormats

Copy it to your flash drive to complete this exercise.

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. List 4 disadvantages of the CAD data format
2. What is a geo-relational data model?
3. What are 3 disadvantages to the ArcInfo Coverage?
4. Describe the shapefile
5. How many files must be present for a shapefile to be considered whole?
6. What are 3 disadvantages to the shapefile?
7. Describe the geodatabase in 1 sentence.
8. List the geodatabase types.
9. What type of information is modeled well using raster data?
10. What type of information is modeled well using vector data?

HOMEWORK ... YES HOMEWORK

Working with CAD data in ArcGIS 9.2

Module 1: Class Introduction / Review ArcGIS / Data Models / Project 1

COURSE INTRODUCTION

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Review of ArcGIS and GIS 111 (follow the link)
2. Define data model
3. Define data format
4. Describe the differences and similarities of the data models and data formats
5. List 2 data formats

TERMS TO KNOW

• Data model
• Coverage
• Shapefile
• Geodatabase
• CAD
• Raster
• Vector

READING ASSIGNMENT

Modeling Our World - Preface and Chapter 1 (for next week)

PowerPoint Supplemements (refresh page if download does not begin)

• Lecture 1 - Data Models and Data Formats (see video of lecture/PPT here)

ACTIVE LEARNING EXERCISE

Project 1: Building a Buncombe County Geodatabase

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1Du6NsWvB_BfCdI-kSRHapy9hj9Sa_OBjz__svq4anu8

HOMEWORK

Finish Project 1 for next week.