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Chapter 3:

ArcGIS Experience Builder was made to be more configurable and flexible than other apps. This chapter introduces the terminology of the software as well as the layout and templates, etc. A web experience contains at least one page but can also have multiple pages or windows. A page is a document rhat is the foundation for the app’s layout, you can choose from a template. Windows are complimentary to pages and only have body content. A web experience has one theme and each page can have one template. Experience Builder has two types of widgets: basic and layout. Basic widgets are functional and can perform as app tools. Layout widgets are containers that help to organize widgets. 

Chapter 4:

This chapter provides an overview of Mobile GIS and three options for building apps. It introduces Esri mobile apps, and discusses the popular types of apps and frontiers. Some advantages of Mobile GIS are mobility, location awareness, ease of data collection, near-real-time information, large volume of users, and a versatile means of communication. Mobile app development includes many different approaches, browser-based, native-based, and hybrid-based. ArcGIS Field Maps is a new product that combines several previous products. It is an all-in-one solution that can support the different phases of field workflow. 

Application:

I think it would be interesting to use this software to create apps that display environmental quality indicators, such as water quality, air pollution, and proximity to resources. This would be helpful for scientists and policymakers to identify areas and populations that are at risk or at future risk for environmental hazards. This would also be a great tool for the public as they could create buffer zones around their homes and they can see the highest risks in their local area. 

Chapter 1- Web GIS uses web technologies to make GIS more accessible globally. First developed in the 1960s, GIS has evolved from a local file-based, single-computer system to a central database client/server system. Web GIS offers many advantages such as global reach, large number of users, low cost per user, cross-platform abilities, easy to use and maintain. The common patterns of Web GIS applications include mapping and visualization, data management, field mobility, monitoring, analytics, design and planning, decision support, constituent engagement, sharing, and collaboration. More and more organizations are adopting ArcGIS Online or a hybrid model with ArcGIS Enterprise. 

Chapter 2- Web layers are important because they are the building blocks of web apps which are important because they are the faces of Web GIS. This chapter discussed d=feature layers and how you can style them using smart mapping. Web layers are essentially web services that can be reused in many web maps, scenes, and maps. You should style your layers so that you can deliver the intended messages and your users can discover hidden patterns. Smart mapping enables users to visually analyze, create, and share professional-quality maps easily and quickly with minimal cartographic or software skills. 

Web layers and smart mapping enables urban planners to create 3D simulations of real world scenarios. Tools like ArcGIS Urban create 3D models to simulate zoning changes, visualize population growth, and assess housing needs. 

 

Hi, my name is Rio and I am a sophomore majoring in Sociology and Environmental Studies.  This is my second GIS course. I took the Desktop class earlier this semester.

I completed the quiz, and took Geog 291, so I did not schedule an appointment for weeks 2 and 3. I also already have access to my OWU ArcGIS online account from earlier this semester.

I had trouble finding the areas we were supposed to look at on the ArcGIS Online website and while I was looking I found past student projects which were really cool to see. 

The Introduction to ArcGIS Online was helpful for understanding what is possible with the software and how to access it. 

The ESRI training was very informational and very easy to use. Directions were clear and concise and it was easy to navigate. 

 

Using ArcGIS Online for wildlife monitoring and conflict mitigation allows conservationists to track species, map habitats, and manage human-wildlife conflicts through real-time data collection, analysis, and visualization

https://doc.arcgis.com/en/arcgis-solutions/11.1/reference/use-conservation-outreach.htm#:~:text=a%20protected%20area.-,In%20a%20browser%2C%20sign%20in%20to%20your%20ArcGIS%20organization%2C%20and,Review%20the%20incident%20details. 

ArcGIS Online enables habitat  conservation and land use analysis by providing cloud-based tools to map, monitor, and model environmental data. It is used to identify biodiversity hotspots, track habitat changes over time, create suitability models for restoration, and visualize environmental impacts using Global Forest Watch or ArcGIS Living Atlas data.

 

https://wildvirginia.org/how-environmentalists-use-gis/#:~:text=GIS%20models%20are%20used%20to,decision%2Dmaking%20for%20sustainable%20planning.