Chapter 5: I learned that even though you can use ArcGIS almost anywhere with an internet connection, a lot of it depends on the public internet but there are times where you can privately use it. Despite it being used publicly or privately, one must be connected to ArcGIS Enterprise. Within the ArcGIS Enterprise there are also many software components such as the Enterprise portal, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Web Adaptor and ArcGIS Data Store. Additionally, one can also allow collaborations in order to organize and distribute work. Which is similar to the previous ArcGIS Online cloud as well.
Application idea: An application idea I have based on Chapter 5 is to create a map and specifically use feature tiles, and caching. I would like to use the raster and vector tile service approach out of the other options. I would choose information that is public so I can use the content delivery network (CDN) to my advantage. I would try to make a population density map of a state or country and see if there is any correlation between the climate and where people choose to live.
Chapter 6: I learned about spatiotemporal data, and its categories which are: moving, discrete, stationary, and change. Other terms I learned about in this chapter include the “Internet of Things” (IoT), home automation, and temporal resolution. I also learned more about how smart cars work and how they are connected to the cloud in order to maneuver on the road. Which is something that I did not normally think about.I also learned about a new GIS product called the ArcGIS velocity and it includes new items which are feed, real-time analytic and big data analytic items.
Application idea: I would like to use the Enterprise IoT applications which include environmental quality monitoring, in order to view any animal crossings, specifically like herds or large groups on roads. I would specifically focus on a certain place such as a county within a state. I think I would start by using the ArcGIS poll methods in order to give real-time data to people nearby those animal crossings. Especially, if there are drivers nearby, so it could try and reduce animal collisions and alert the driver to take precaution.