Introduction:
I imagine that since this is the follow up to 291 that most of us are already acquainted but just to recap my name is Chris. I’m a senior and a ENVS major/Zoo minor. While 291 wasn’t my favorite class, I still found parts of it interesting. Also just as in 291, I completely missed the email which would give me access to post on the site at first and spent around 30 minutes trying to figure out what I did wrong until I found the email with the invite link…
Poking Around:
I had already poked around a bit previously in 291 so I’m slightly familiar.
- Not sure what counted as ‘basic info’ so I just reiterated what I said in the introduction in the bio
- Going to ‘My Esri’ it seems that I need to obtain permission from an ‘administrator’, that I imagine being Dr. Krygier. Not sure if that’ll pose an issue down the line but I don’t think so as it seems to only be connected to viewing information regarding the ‘organization’.
- It is interesting to see how there is an entire dedicated forum and community revolving around the software. I shouldn’t be surprised that there is but still.
Reading:
- It seems as if the website has a lot in common with the ArcGIS software in regards to functionality and features
- Much of the website seems to be dedicated to the sharing of information with others, both inside and outside the ‘organization’.
Online Training
- Training is helpful and provides more context on new info
- Did not feel like it took two hours to complete despite what the average time said
- Quizzes were not terribly difficult
Applications:
One application I found for the use of the ArcOnline software was that being utilized by the US Department of Transportation for the analysis and mapping of vehicle noise emissions, such as those created by commercial aircraft.
https://hub.arcgis.com/documents/usdot::2018-noise-data/about
Another application I found was the mapping of protected marine zones for use by anglers in California
https://cdfw.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c00c82e1f32a49e99c747e2411e3439e