Introduction to ArcGIS for Defense
Introduction to ArcGIS for Defense Ben Conklin, Lorraine Funkhouser, Derek Foll
Agenda
•
Key Aspects of GIS
•
The use of Maps
•
Resources for the Defense and Intelligence Community
Introduction to GIS for Defense
The ArcGIS System
Easier More Powerful and Everywhere
Cloud Web
Mobile
• Discover • Create • Manage • Visualize • Analyze • Collaborate
Enterprise
Local Desktop
Key Aspects of a GIS
•
A GIS uses a layer based model for describing the world -
Feature Classes
-
Raster Datasets
-
Attributes and descriptive information
•
A GIS uses maps to visualize and work with Geographic information
•
A GIS has a comprehensive set of analytic tools to perform spatial analysis and data processing
GIS layers and information model
•
•
Features -
Transportation
-
Targets
-
Facilities
-
Units/Equipment
-
Plans and Assessments
Raster datasets -
NITF Imagery
-
CADRG/CIB
-
Commercial Imagery
Maps in a GIS
•
Maps are how you -
Compile information
-
Find patterns
-
Derive new information using analysis
-
Communicate plans and ideas
-
Get status reports
Maps layers
•
Maps are composed of layers -
-
Basemaps -
Terrain
-
Imagery
Operational Layers -
Targets
-
Facilities
-
Units/Equipment Positions
-
Reporting
To compile information
•
•
Maps are used to compile information managed and maintained in a geodatabase -
Topographic Features
-
Facilities and installations
-
Targets and infrastructure
GIS Maps for editing/compilation include -
A list of features and their attributes
-
Relevant Editing Tools
-
Tools for importing data from standard databases/formats
For finding patterns
•
•
Maps are used to discover and investigate patterns -
Population characteristics
-
Location/Timing of Events
-
Charts of frequency/type of incidents
GIS maps for patterns include: -
Layers with useful symbology
-
Tools and templates for graphs/reports
-
Useful Animation
For deriving new information using analysis
•
•
Maps are used to derive information using analysis -
Examining possible cause/effect of incidents
-
Examining the impact the terrain has on an operation
GIS Maps for Analysis include -
Analytic models and documentation
-
Layer and other elements for presenting results
-
Source information for analysis
To communicate plans and new ideas
•
•
Maps are used to create and share plans or assessments -
Friendly or Enemy Course of Action Sketches
-
Target Packages
-
Daily Briefs
GIS maps for communicating plans include -
Features for sketching plans/ideas
-
Presentation layouts/slides for explaining concepts
-
Useful animation for showing timelines
To get status reports
•
•
•
Maps are used to receive and display status reports -
Current location of units/equipment
-
Current status of sensors
-
Reports/observations by deployed personnel
GIS maps for status reports include -
Tools for inputting reports
-
Layers for showing current reports
Status reports are frequently viewed on the web using custom applications
Sharing Maps •
GIS analysts share information with each other as packages -
•
Packages encapsulate all aspects of a GIS -
Symobology
-
Tools
-
Data
GIS analysts share GIS with everyone through services -
Shared across the web and mobile devices through web maps and apps
-
Web maps define the layers/popups for the services
-
Apps bring the map to life in browsers and devices
Resources for Defense Community
Resource Center •
Defense and Intelligence User Community
•
Blogs
•
Help
•
Forum
•
Videos
•
Ideas
•
Template Galleries
Templates for Defense and Intelligence
•
Well designed maps can be shared as templates
•
Esri and our user community share templates on ArcGIS.COM
•
Templates are a complete package of map layers, tools and any source code -
Desktop Application Templates
-
Web Application Templates
-
Mobile Application Templates
Tips and Tricks
Working with NGA Data Mosaic Datasets •New
data type within the Geodatabase at ArcGIS 10 to store, manage, view and query imagery
•Combines
the best capabilities of raster catalogs, raster datasets and image server technology
•Available
to all license levels (requires ArcGIS Editor or above to create and add data)
Raster Types •
A raster type identifies -
Raster format
-
Processing (function chain)
-
Metadata
•
Applied during data load
•
Military raster types -
NITF
-
DTED
-
CADRG
-
CIB
Single set of imagery – create multiple products
function
Product A
Product B
Mosaic dataset
Mosaic dataset
Source Imagery
function
Working with MGRS coordinates Go To XY Identify
Coordinate Display
Working with MGRS coordinates
•
Create features -
Absolute XY
-
Geodetic Construction Tool
Converting tables into features •
Converts a table containing coordinates and other required fields to a feature class -
(text file, CSV file, Excel file, dBASE table, or geodatabase table)
•
Table to Ellipse
•
Table to Point
•
Table to Polygon
•
Table to Polyline
Converting tables into features •
Example: Table to Point
•
Converts a table of XY coordinates to point features
After this conference… •
Defense and Intelligence Resource Center http://resources.arcgis.com/ -Blog -Forum -Defense
and Intelligence guide book
•
ArcGIS.com: http://www.arcgis.com/home/
•
Support: http://support.esri.com/en/
•
Conferences -Esri -
-Esri -
Developer Summit March 7-10, 2011 Palm Springs, CA
International User Conference July 11-15, 2011 San Diego, CA
Agenda
•
Key Aspects of GIS
•
The use of Maps
•
Resources for the Defense and Intelligence Community
Introduction to GIS for Defense
The ArcGIS System
Easier More Powerful and Everywhere
Cloud Web
Mobile
• Discover • Create • Manage • Visualize • Analyze • Collaborate
Enterprise
Local Desktop
Key Aspects of a GIS
•
A GIS uses a layer based model for describing the world -
Feature Classes
-
Raster Datasets
-
Attributes and descriptive information
•
A GIS uses maps to visualize and work with Geographic information
•
A GIS has a comprehensive set of analytic tools to perform spatial analysis and data processing
GIS layers and information model
•
•
Features -
Transportation
-
Targets
-
Facilities
-
Units/Equipment
-
Plans and Assessments
Raster datasets -
NITF Imagery
-
CADRG/CIB
-
Commercial Imagery
Maps in a GIS
•
Maps are how you -
Compile information
-
Find patterns
-
Derive new information using analysis
-
Communicate plans and ideas
-
Get status reports
Maps layers
•
Maps are composed of layers -
-
Basemaps -
Terrain
-
Imagery
Operational Layers -
Targets
-
Facilities
-
Units/Equipment Positions
-
Reporting
To compile information
•
•
Maps are used to compile information managed and maintained in a geodatabase -
Topographic Features
-
Facilities and installations
-
Targets and infrastructure
GIS Maps for editing/compilation include -
A list of features and their attributes
-
Relevant Editing Tools
-
Tools for importing data from standard databases/formats
For finding patterns
•
•
Maps are used to discover and investigate patterns -
Population characteristics
-
Location/Timing of Events
-
Charts of frequency/type of incidents
GIS maps for patterns include: -
Layers with useful symbology
-
Tools and templates for graphs/reports
-
Useful Animation
For deriving new information using analysis
•
•
Maps are used to derive information using analysis -
Examining possible cause/effect of incidents
-
Examining the impact the terrain has on an operation
GIS Maps for Analysis include -
Analytic models and documentation
-
Layer and other elements for presenting results
-
Source information for analysis
To communicate plans and new ideas
•
•
Maps are used to create and share plans or assessments -
Friendly or Enemy Course of Action Sketches
-
Target Packages
-
Daily Briefs
GIS maps for communicating plans include -
Features for sketching plans/ideas
-
Presentation layouts/slides for explaining concepts
-
Useful animation for showing timelines
To get status reports
•
•
•
Maps are used to receive and display status reports -
Current location of units/equipment
-
Current status of sensors
-
Reports/observations by deployed personnel
GIS maps for status reports include -
Tools for inputting reports
-
Layers for showing current reports
Status reports are frequently viewed on the web using custom applications
Sharing Maps •
GIS analysts share information with each other as packages -
•
Packages encapsulate all aspects of a GIS -
Symobology
-
Tools
-
Data
GIS analysts share GIS with everyone through services -
Shared across the web and mobile devices through web maps and apps
-
Web maps define the layers/popups for the services
-
Apps bring the map to life in browsers and devices
Resources for Defense Community
Resource Center •
Defense and Intelligence User Community
•
Blogs
•
Help
•
Forum
•
Videos
•
Ideas
•
Template Galleries
Templates for Defense and Intelligence
•
Well designed maps can be shared as templates
•
Esri and our user community share templates on ArcGIS.COM
•
Templates are a complete package of map layers, tools and any source code -
Desktop Application Templates
-
Web Application Templates
-
Mobile Application Templates
Tips and Tricks
Working with NGA Data Mosaic Datasets •New
data type within the Geodatabase at ArcGIS 10 to store, manage, view and query imagery
•Combines
the best capabilities of raster catalogs, raster datasets and image server technology
•Available
to all license levels (requires ArcGIS Editor or above to create and add data)
Raster Types •
A raster type identifies -
Raster format
-
Processing (function chain)
-
Metadata
•
Applied during data load
•
Military raster types -
NITF
-
DTED
-
CADRG
-
CIB
Single set of imagery – create multiple products
function
Product A
Product B
Mosaic dataset
Mosaic dataset
Source Imagery
function
Working with MGRS coordinates Go To XY Identify
Coordinate Display
Working with MGRS coordinates
•
Create features -
Absolute XY
-
Geodetic Construction Tool
Converting tables into features •
Converts a table containing coordinates and other required fields to a feature class -
(text file, CSV file, Excel file, dBASE table, or geodatabase table)
•
Table to Ellipse
•
Table to Point
•
Table to Polygon
•
Table to Polyline
Converting tables into features •
Example: Table to Point
•
Converts a table of XY coordinates to point features
After this conference… •
Defense and Intelligence Resource Center http://resources.arcgis.com/ -Blog -Forum -Defense
and Intelligence guide book
•
ArcGIS.com: http://www.arcgis.com/home/
•
Support: http://support.esri.com/en/
•
Conferences -Esri -
-Esri -
Developer Summit March 7-10, 2011 Palm Springs, CA
International User Conference July 11-15, 2011 San Diego, CA
