Buco- Week 5
Chapter 4:
In this chapter I learned how to input data into arcgis.
I also had a hard time understanding about qry part in tutorial 3.
I learned how to be able to aggregate data with spatial joints.
Chapter 5:
In this chapter I learned how to look at the longitude and latitude on a map.
I learned how to set projected coordinate systems.
I also learned how to import a shapefile into a file geodatabase and then add it to a map.
Chapter 6:
In this chapter I learned how select by attributes to create a study area on a map/
I learned how to be able to calculate acreage using a calculate geometry attribute tool.
I learned how to use select by location to be able to create study area block groups.
Walz – Week 5
Chapter 4:
Chapter 4 went over how to convert data into geodatabases, along with modifying attribute tables and fields and using SQL query criteria to search and narrow in on certain types of crimes. There was also one section that taught how to make a centroid have a central point which you could in turn relate it to a specific value and specific size based on that value to visually show what area has a certain higher rate of the value.
Chapter 5:
Chapter 5 went over creating a world map projection, setting up a coordinated system and downloading data and creating a spatial map of it. A lot of this chapter dealt with the coordinate systems from properties tab and tools.
Chapter 6:
Chapter 6 went over dissolving block types of polygons to create neighborhoods, extracting neighborhoods using attributes to study an area, merging features, and intersecting streets and fire companies to look at various data for fire companies.
Delaware Data Inventory & Final Exam:
Looking at some of the data layers, it looks like there are ones for zip code, streets, GPS monuments and many more. These layers are sorted into 6 Data categories; Land data (physical features as data layers), DXF Files (Addresses, streets, etc..), Transportation (Layer concerning transportation like railroads), All Files (Everything available), Election Data (Precincts), Imagery (Satellite imagery of Delaware county)
(Really blurry for some reason, but contains Parcels, Hydrology, and Street Center Lines of Delaware)
Stratton- Week 4
Chapter 1-
This chapter taught me basically how to navigate the software, like how to access different tabs and what they’re used for, and creating or using bookmarks .
Chapter 2-
I had some issues figuring out how to apply the labels at first, but eventually I got there once I realized I have to wait until after the settings are done to click the label button. Overall didn’t have too much trouble with anything else, and was able to go through the tutorials smoothly.
Chapter 3-
This chapter had me working with layout, charts, and how to create these maps to be easily readable for people who don’t regularly work with maps or aren’t familiar with the topic or area you’re mapping. It also taught me how to share maps to ArcGIS Online. I had some issues sharing it, because none of my files would show up in the files explorer, it would just tell me that my “container is empty”. Consequently, I couldn’t find the tags or summary box fields to complete. I ignored that and still shared both maps. I had no trouble navigating the ArcGIS Online portion of this chapter.
Fox – Week 5
Week 5:
Chapter 4: In this chapter, I learned how to input data. One thing that did trip me up was that attribute, field, variable, and column are interchangeable names for the columns of data tables, and record, row, and observation are interchangeable names for the rows in a data table.
Chapter 5: In this chapter, I worked with coordinate planes, vector data, and US census data. I did not run into any issues through this chapter; it just took me a second to find all the buttons.
Chapter 6: In this chapter, I worked on merging features. I thought it was going to be harder than it actually was. The rest of this chapter went smoothly as well.
Duncan- Week 5
Chapter 4
- In Chapter I learned how to import data into my new works, as well as how to modify attributes within the attribute table.
- In the map below I learned how to focus on a couple of data points within the data set. the green is specifically just robberies and burglaries out of all the crime within Pittsburgh.
- Additionally I learned how to create spatial joints which give the amount of instances within a certain area of the map.
Chapter 5
- In this chapter I learned how to un-skew the map and make the maps in the world shape.
- I learned about the process to change a maps coordinate system.
- Then I learned about TIGER files and census tracts.
Chapter 6
- In this chapter I learned how to dissolve features on my maps to either make maps simpler or more advanced, depending on what the idea of the map is and the target audience.
- I also learned how to merge water features and other features in general.
- Finally, I learned how to intersect features and what the tabulate intersection tool is.
Duncan- Week 4
Chapter 1
- In chapter one I learned a bunch of easy little things like how to zoom and move the map around to where I need.
- I also learned about how to access pop up windows and how to disable them as well, and I learned about bookmarks and how to create them as well.
- I learned how to turn off and on features of the map so i can cater it to be what I want as well how to access the tables of data for those features.
- Additionally I learned how to view the map in 3-D and that was really cool too!
Chapter 2
- In chapter two I learned how to resize, reshape, and recolor symbols on maps.
- I learned how to make histograms
- I learned how to color in borders and define the boundaries of the borders without it being confusing to the reader.
- I learned how to put limits on labels so they won’t show up while you zoom out.
Chapter 3
- Chapter three taught me how to put maps on a document, as well as how to label them and make legends for them.
- This chapter also tells us how to share maps to the web.
- I also learned how to format pages and add guide lines so that the information presented can be shown in a symmetrical and appealing way.
- The maps below are what I made during this chapter.
Tadokoro, Week5
Chapter 4
In Chapter 4, I learned how to import, transform, and manage data using a file geodatabase.
I also practiced applying Python expressions and SQL queries to calculate and edit fields, as well as joining tables for efficient analysis.
I found it especially interesting that queries can be used to narrow down suspects in crime data.
Chapter 5
This chapter explains how to work with spatial data by learning about geographic coordinate systems, map projections, vector and census data, and how GIS uses location information to analyze and understand spatial phenomena. I was able to follow the steps up to Tutorial 5-4, but in Tutorial 5-5, even though I created and downloaded the Excel file, an error occurred and I couldn’t complete it.
Chapter 6
In this chapter, I dissolved block group polygons to create neighborhoods, fire battalions, and divisions, extracted neighborhoods using attributes to form a study area, and used that area to extract features from other layers. I also learned how to calculate street lengths for fire service, which was interesting. I was able to learn this chapter smoothly.
Patel – Week 4
Saving Project Name
Project (next to map,insert, analysis, etc tab) → save project as
Name Tutorial number Name.aprx
Displaying a Map
Bookmarks→map of choice
Basemaps
Basemaps = layers for what you wish to represent (rivers, topography, etc)
Contents Pane
View + Pane = select contents
Contents = selector for what layers you wish to eliminate and keep
Catalog Pane
View tab → windows group → Catalog Pane
Allows for easy access to all project components
Export Layer tool
Share tab (after project, map, insert, etc under the logo in left top corner) → export layer
Saving Images
- On the File Type drop-down menu, click PNG.
- For Name, click the Browse button, browse to save the file to your top, and rename it FQHCAndUrgentCareClinics.png.
- For Resolution, type 150.
- On the Color Depth drop-down menu, click 24-bit True Color.
- Click Export to run the tool.
T: 1-2 Navigating Map Display
Navigation of Map
Map tab→full extent→explore button = center map/info on features
Bottom right buttons do things
Wheel button Zooms in
Map Back button
Map tab→Navigate→ arrows
Turing all Feature classes on/off = ctrl on press hold + check box click = on/off for all
Bookmarks
Bookmarks = zooms to thing you select
Creating new bookmarks = bookmarks (navigate) + new bookmark + name
Manage bookmarks = bookmarks (navigate) + manage bookmarks
Selecting Attributes data = Right clicking + attribute table + select by attribute = where + Name + is equal to + location
Week 4 Pics
Buco-Week 4-
Chapter 1
- It is important to have a base map so that way it can help orient the users location.
- When working with layers you can see what order the features are draw in by going to the contents pane.
- To be able to look at attributes you can look at attribute tables.
- When using GIS you need to be able to do symbolizing which can help organize different features on the map.
Chapter 2
- Some different graphic elements that are important on maps are lines. Shaded areas, symbols and text.
- You can shade text to prioritize different letters or numbers.
- A choropleth map uses colors in polygons to represent number values since it is hard for the human eye to distinguish small changes in graphic elements.
- Dot density maps usually display a total number randomly across a statistical unit.
- When looking at features on a map you can turn different feature layers off and on using visibility ranges.
Chapter 3
-When you start a layout it starts out blank so you can add one or two maps.
-When adding maps you can use guide lines to line up the map(s), titles, and keys/legend.
– You can also use layouts that can be exported to show people who do not use Gis and to use in other software if needed.
– You can also view the same maps on different devices.
