Lab 3: Land Use/Land Cover Classification Mapping

This week we were able to build on our photo interpretation skills by adding LU/LC classifications. I was able to recognize elements of the map and classify them by the LU/LC classification system. The Aerial photo of Pascagoula, MA shows just some of the elements of the area. I was able to recognize certain areas such as water, residential, and recreational land just by associations and certain details. The LU/LC map is split up into many different classifications and is color coded for easy yet simple display. 

GIS 4035 Module 2 Lab: Visual Interpretation

The first lab was a great way to introduce the fundamentals of photo interpretation. We were able to work on a couple of exercises to learn the basics of interpreting features on aerial photographs. The goal of the first exercise was to determine the differences of tones and textures. First we identified  5 tones in the photograph ranging from very light to very dark. Then we were able to identify 5 textures of the photograph ranging from very fine to very coarse. Identifying features was the goal of the second lab. We were able to identify features based on shape and size, shadows, patterns, and associations.

This was an awesome lab to get familiar with photo interpretation. Learning some of these new techniques were really eye opening. I never thought much of using shadows to determine objects in a photo before. I am looking forward to picking up new tricks along the way.

Week 1 - Own Your Map

Hello everyone! Glad to be back for another semester. I completed this lab during the "Intro to GIS" course. I re-posted my previous blog below.

"This weeks lab was a good way to build on what I learned last week. I was able to learn new ways to create a professional looking map. Week 2 has taught me me many skills such as to add inset maps, import cartographer details, and creating layers just to name a few.

I felt that this lab was a great way to improve my GIS skills. In this weeks lab, I was displaying where the UWF campus was located within Escambia County. Local highways and interstates are listed next to UWF.  I was able to add an inset map to show where Escambia County was located within Florda. I also added cartographer details, UWF logo, legend, north arrow, and a scale."

GIS4043/L Final Project - Bobwhite-Manatee Transmission Line

The final project consisted of gathering information for the proposed Bobwhite-Manatee transmission line. The 230kv line is a 25 mile transmission line that will pass through both Manatee and Sarasota counties. Our objectives were the following:

•How will the proposed line affect environmentally sensitive areas such as conservation lands and wetlands?

•How many homes would be within proximity of the proposed transmission line?

•Will any schools and day cares be affected?

•How many land parcels will be impacted by the proposed transmission line?   

•Determine the length

•Determine the cost

After gathering all of the information and data needed, I was able create multiple maps to show the results requested. I was able to clip a lot of the data into the study area and also into the preferred corridor to see what would be impacted by the transmission line. I provided a PowerPoint and transcript for a detailed presentation of the results.

PowerPoint Presentation:

http://students.uwf.edu/cd2049/Intro2GIS/Final_CD.pptx

Presentation Transcript:

http://students.uwf.edu/cd2049/Intro2GIS/FinalsTranscript.pdf

Week 13 - Georefencing

Above I have my final products for week 13. In this lab we learned all about georeferencing, Root Means Square Errors, adding hyperlinks, and how to use ArcScene. The first map displays the UWF campus buildings, the campus road, and the eagles next protection buffer area. I highlighted the UWF campus gym and showcased the eagle nest and its buffer zone. To complete this map I had to use Georefence data by using control points to match the raster image to the known vector data. During this process I learned how to cheeck the RMSE to see how close i had it to the actual data, I learned how to create a hyperlink and add it to my ArcMap file so I can showcase a picture of the eagles nest. Also was able to use the multiple ring buffers tool to create a set buffer distance around the eagles nest. In the second map I was able to use the same map and create a 3D overlay. I thought this was pretty cool that I could set up my map to add the depth and detail to the UWF campus. This was a pretty cool lab and I was excited to learn the new tools/skills.

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.