Course: Geospatial Models and Representations | Z_GIS

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    • Learning Objectives (module level)

      • describe basic approaches to digitally representing real world features
      • work with increasing abstraction levels of data models with a focus on the ANSI-SPARC conceptual level
      • select adequate vector and/or raster representations depending on theme characteristics
      • distinguish and apply standard W*S services with an emphasis on open data / services 
      • understand architectures and purpose of Spatial Data Infrastructures and their main components
      • integrate standard services into simple web apps

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    • Learning Objectives 

      • set up a schema for feature data
      • digitize and edit feature data for topological consistency
      • fully describe and document a feature data set
      • perform a relational join connecting attribute tables with spatial features

    • Section overview 

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    • Esri Academy: Introduction to Spatial Data (1:30 hours web course) URL

      Only complete units 1 and 2 ('Vector Data'), then to be continued in the following section. If you want to complete exercises with ArcGIS Online (NO ArcGIS Pro needed!) search for NaturalMonuments, BikePaths and NatureReserves using the tag 'DEmodels'.

    • Need an element on creating a layer plus attribute schema

    • ArcGIS Blog: Add spreadsheet data to ArcGIS Online (10min) URL
    • Learn ArcGIS: Manage Data (30min lesson) URL

      A practical exercise on importing and geocoding data from a .csv file, managing data and configuring views and access.

    • Database schemas and UML diagrams Page
    • Esri Academy: Creating and Sharing GIS Content Using ArcGIS Online (2:30 hours web course) URL

      This course covers elements across this entire module, it is therefore recommended to complete it rather sooner than later wink

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    • Learning Objectives 

      • describe the distinction between imagery and thematic raster data, as well as spatially continuous vs. discrete themes
      • manage the conversion of vector (feature) data into raster representations
      • select correct approaches to resampling
      • understand spatial referencing and resolution characteristics of raster data

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    • UCGIS BoK: The Raster Data Model URL

      An overview lecture. Should be used as a quick read, no need to dig deeper e.g. into file formats.

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    • Learning Objectives 

      • create a service from a feature layer and share it as a feature service 
      • create and share an image service 
      • explore and understand different types of W*S services
      • defining and creating view layers 
      • work with real time sensor data streams, e.g. via GeoRSS  

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    • Learn ArcGIS: Share a map (20min lesson) URL
    • Vector tile style editor URL

      Vector tile services offer the client user full control over selection of features and the styling of visualisation. Based on these, anyone can create their own (base)map from vector tile services!

    • Training video: Customizing and Styling Vector Basemaps (1 hour) URL

      Adjusting the appearance of a vector basemap to your overall design requirements.

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    • Learning Objectives 

      • create a feature service and collect data with a mobile app (QuickCapture)
      • design and define a spatially anchoraged survey and/or field data acquisition (Survey123 or Field Maps)
      • visualize and share results with a simple instant app 
      • manage updating of feature details through an app

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    • The Power of Apps URL

      Read this chapter from 'The ArcGIS Book' to get some ideas for app development and to further understand the wider context of our work.

    • Esri Academy: Field Data Collection Using ArcGIS (6 hours web course) URL

      Optional, if you plan to work with Field Maps. This course presents a six-step workflow to prepare for and conduct field data-collection activities using ArcGIS Field Maps. In this course, you will create and configure an editable layer, map, and data-collection form. You will then use these items to collect data with the Field Maps mobile app.