Chapter 1
Chapter 1 is used to introduce ArcGIS online and ArcGIS Enterprise and the basic operations of the program. Web GIS uses web technologies to allow people to interact globally and access information instantly. Some of the advantages of Web GIS are global reach, large numbers of users, low cost per user, better cross-platform capabilities, easy usage, and easy maintenance. There are five main content types available with Web GIS including data, layers, web maps and scenes, tools, and maps. There are three main components that make up a Web GIS map and they include the basemaps, the operational layers, and the tools.
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 is about smart mapping and storytelling. Stories are the most popular type of web apps. This chapter talks about the different types of hosted layers, including hosted feature layers, hosted WFS layers, hosted tile layers, hosted vector tile layers, hosted WMTS layers, hosted scene layers, hosted image layers, and hosted map image layers. There are several different ways to publish hosted layers including creating a feature layer from your own data, creating a feature layer from an existing template, and creating an empty feature layer and defining your own fields. This chapter also talks about smart mapping which enables people to analyze, create, and share maps quickly. Smart mapping can also perform exploratory data analysis which helps people understand potentially hidden patterns. Pop ups are used to show geographic data and insight. A good WebGIS app is fast, easy, and fun for the user. An ArcGIS story tells the who, what, when, where, and why. It uses a combination of maps, narrative, and multimedia to create a story.Â
One potential application would be to create a map of the most popular ski mountains in NH. The map would display location as well as information like mountain height, average number of visitors per year, and mileage of ski trails. The information would also include images of the ski mountain or logo to help familiarize the audience.