Week 12 - Geocoding and Network Analysis

This week we went over Geocoding and Network Analysis. This weeks objective was to create a map listing all of the EMS locations in Lake County, Florida. We had to create an address locator followed by the matching and re-matching of address for all of the EMS locations. We also had to choose an optimal route between three EMS locations. I felt that this was a very interesting lab and was cool to continue to learn what GIS skills can allow us to do. We also made a model builder for section 3 of the lab that showed where gas leaks were near public schools.

Week 10 - Vector Analysis 2

This week brought us two new tools to add to our skill set. Those two tools were buffer and overlay. We also got to try out ArcPy and write out scripts. We analyzed vector data using spatial queries to determine potential campground sites for a specified area. Between overlay options, erase tools, and other techniques we picked up, we were able to narrow down potential campground sites within certain parameters.

Week 7-8 - Data Search

For this weeks lab, we were assigned a county to showcase. I was given assigned Monroe County. I felt that Monroe county was a little more difficult to display due to the fact that Key West and the other islands make it a large piece of land to display.

After learning how to import data, I was able to use the FGDL,Labins, and National maps websites to find more data for this lab. I chose to display the elevation, surface water, and land cover on the map in the top left. In the bottom right I have Monroe cities, invasive plants, Monroe major roads, and state parks, I felt that this was more difficult to display due the the small area for the islands in the south part of the map.

Projections Part 2

Here is the final product of my Projections part 2 lab. This lab brought a lot of new aspects into ARCGis. We started out by learning that we can download new data on the FGDL.com and Labins.org websites. Citrix receiver was also introduced which made it very simple to transfer files from my PC to my eDesktop. We were introduced to Aerial, Topographic Quadrangles, and downloading additional shapefiles. We were able to continue working on our data tables and learned how to add x,y coordinates and upload them properly to our maps. Lastly, we were able to reproject our data.

Projections Part 1

This week in our lab, we were introduced to exploring projection systems. The three projections used in this lab were the following: Albers, UTM 16, and State Plane. By showcasing the three types of projections, we were able to notice a slight difference between the three. You have to compare closely to notice the difference. I calculated the area for the geometry and converted that information into a chart to display the actual difference.By looking at the chart, you can notice how the attributes are affected. This lab was a good way to learn how projections can alter a maps data.

Week 4 - Sharing Maps

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Hello everyone! As we are currently sitting a blizzard, I figured this would be a perfect time to blog. I felt that this weeks lab was pretty cool. All of the ways that we could create different files on different programs and have them interact was fun to do. 

I decided to showcase a top 10 list for stadiums in North America. We learned how to search internal and external data for basemaps, create excel files to be used for mapping, geocode using ArcGIS online, open our geocode in ArcGIS on our desktop, create maps for web publishing, create map packages, and how to open our maps on Google Earth. All of these techniques were fun to utilize. 

Week 3 - GIS Cartography

The map listed above showcases the elevation of Mexico. Showing elevation was one of the new skills that we had learned this week. Along with elevation we also learned how to explore data in Arc Catalog, dynamic text, signify statistics with colors, annotations, and more. I was able to continue to fine tune my cartographic skills and I feel that this lab taught me a lot. With these new skills we created 3 maps which consisted of the following:

- Elevation of Mexico
- Urban areas of Mexico
- Population of Mexico

I chose to upload the elevation map because I feel that you can visualize a lot. Using the stretched symbology scheme, I feel that the color choices really made it clear to determine the differences in elevation.