After reading Chapter 6, I realized it’s focused on spatiotemporal data—basically data tied to both time and location—and how it’s used in real-time GIS. I found it pretty eye-opening, especially the part about the Internet of Things (IoT). I hadn’t really thought about how devices like smart thermostats or traffic cameras are constantly feeding data into systems like ArcGIS.
One of the coolest parts was learning about ArcGIS Dashboards. They make it easy to visualize live data, kind of like an infographic that updates itself. I also liked the idea of time-enabled layers—being able to scroll through time to see how things change is super useful.
Application idea: I’d like to build a dashboard using Delaware County data to track how land development affects nearby waterways. With zoning, parcel, and hydrology layers, you could see where development might be putting wetlands or streams at risk.