Section: Collecting georeferenced data | Digital Earth Basics | Z_GIS

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    • Learning Objectives (module level)

      • explain and communicate the advantages of an explicit geospatial approach to monitoring, understanding and managing real world issues across domains
      • apply knowledge about Earth's dimensions, shape models and global measurements to practical questions
      • understand and select appropriate spatial reference systems according to scale, context and application
      • design the collection and selection of geospatial data in support of specific use cases and workflows
      • communicate geospatial data through shared visual interfaces using web technologies
Spatial reference systems
From maps to views: communicating and sharing spatial information

Collecting georeferenced data

  • Collecting georeferenced data

    • Learning objectives:

      • appreciate the value of working with a base map
      • select and display simple data sets / services
      • contextualize spatial recordings and traces through GPX
      • actively acquire simple features as positions and attributes
      • trace simple features on a map or image backdrop
      • experience address geocoding: translating placenames to location
      • understand and explain the difference between primary and secondary data acquisition

    • Section overview:

    • Geocoding URL
    • Screen Digitizing exercise URL
    • Adding a GPX track File

      Record your own GPX file with a mobile app, or download one of the attached samples. Then drag-and-drop the file on an ArcGIS Online map, start exploring and editing ...

    • Trimble.Learn: GNSS Basics URL

      Register on this platform (free) and take this introductory GNSS orientation course.

    • QuickCapture collection

    • Sample - check out the data points we had collected: URL
    • Esri Academy: Location-Enabling Data (Web Course) URL
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      Tasks to complete this section

    • Assessment: Page

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Spatial reference systems
From maps to views: communicating and sharing spatial information