Week 12 - Dot Density Mapping

GIS 3015

 

 

This weeks lab involved population density and how to display it through a dot map.  This project was done entirely in ArcGIS and allowed me to take on some artistic challanges.  Utilizing ArcGIS I was able to display dots representing 1 to 25000 population and place the symbology on urban areas thoughout Southern Florida.  Also displayed in the map are Surface Water features which give the reader a better idea of why there may be little urban development and population density in that area.

 

Overall, this lab allowed me the ability to see how to use dot maps to deliver information to the reader.



Week 12 - Geocoding & ModelBuilder

GIS 4043 L

 

 

This week the lab focused on Geocoding and Modelbuilder.  The map above was created in the Geocoding part of the lab.  In it we were provided an excel document with locations of EMS facilities found in Lake County, Florida.  Using an identifier tool we were able to associate those locations with spatial locations based off the address.  Later we utilized this information to build routes based off of stops within a network.  Above is the map that I created showing two stop locations (essentially a pickup and drop-off location) and with GIS was able to compute the fastest/shortest route to the stops in sequence. 

 

We also worked seperately on an ESRI Exercise: Explore an existing model.  This exercise walked us through the building of a simple data model that automated tasks in GIS to spead up productivity and effeciency.



Week 11 - Flow Line Mapping

GIS 3015

 

This week we worked with Adobe Illustrator to create and show content with Flow Lines.  Above is the 2007 Immigration Statistics from the Department of Homeland Security.  This map is intended to show the flow of immigrants into the U.S. as well as report the percent of total immigrants per state, utilizing a choropleth map of the United States. 

This week we also looked at Effects.  Above we can see in the map the utilization of Drop Shadows, Inner Glow Effects, as well as 3D Extrude and Bevel Effects.  Overall this was a fun project and I would welcome more time to work with the effects to become better at them.



Week 10-11 - Vectors Analysis 3

GIS 4043 L

 

 

 

This week's lab had us create a map of Possible Camp Site Locations with specific criteria.  I utilized several overlay tools within the Arc Toolbox to get the desired results. Some of the tools focused on this week were Union, Intersect, Erase, and Buffer.  With the Buffer tool I also learned how to work with ArcPy and do scripting for desired results.  As this was my first time working with ArcPy I found it very interesting and enjoyable to work with.  I found when trying to repeat the same tool several times ArcPy was a great tool to save time. We also used select by attribute tools to analyse our data to retrieve the desired results.

 

For the map design I tried to utilize a color scheme associated with the desired audience.   I found the green and tan (canvas) color very appealing to the eye.  Inially it looked a little too green on the screen, but after printing out the map I found that the layout actually looked quite good. 



Week 9 - Isometric Mapping

GIS 3015

 

 

This week I continued with Adobe Illustrator and worked specifically with the Pen and Pencil tools as I demonstrated Isometric Mapping.  The map above is an example of isohyet lines, which is the representation of areas of equal precipitation, in this case the state of Georgia.  This week's lab also had me create a legend, north arrow as well as other labels from the tools offered in Adobe Illustrator.

My hope is that the reader of the map above will be able to walk away with a clear understanding of precipitation amounts for areas throughout Georgia and more specifically see where there are changes in the amounts of precipitation.



Week 8 - Proportional Symbols

GIS 3015

This week's lab consisted of working with Proportional Symbols.  Above I show a map created solely in ArcGIS and although informative, ArcGIS was unable to manipulate the data in a more user friendly capacity.  I was able to get my point across to the reader, but in the end I wished I had more flexibility in the program.

Here we have a map created using a combination of ArcGIS and polished in Adobe Illustrator.  I was able to use data collected from independent sources to better reflect the symbology in the map.  I modified the size to be proportionate to the actual data it was intended to display.  The reader should be able to quickly identify where wine consumption was greatest in Western Europe.

Overall this project was a fun and useful exercise.  I learned how to label along a path (circle), as well as how to proportionally size symbology to reflect the visual representation of the data.

Week 7/8 - Data Search

 

GIS 4043 L

 

 

This week we were tasked with data searching with a focus on displaying all the data that we compiled.  With this project we also wanted to provide all the data in the same projected coordinate system, in this case UTM 17 N.  Above is the completed map for this project.  I approached this project with the desire to tell a story.  Here we have the environmental concerns for the areas in and around Tooke Lake found in Hernando County Florida, specifically a focus on local bear habits and invasive plantlife.  The reader of this map should come away with a variety of information pertaining to Tooke Lake and it's surroundings, along with the environmental concerns that they might have.  As a mid term project this allowed me to utilize all the skills that I have been taught to this point.    

Participation Assignment #1

Group 3

Oceania

The UNESCO World Heritage List is comprised of sites considered to have outstanding universal value. The sites are chosen due to their cultural and natural heritage. The following map gallery was created to share some of the World Heritage sites for the Asia/Oceania zone. There are ten sites mapped including: archaeological sites, marine protected areas, diverse landscapes, protected wildlife zones, and unique geological formations. The maps were created using ArcGIS online. Included with the maps, visitors will find links to additional interesting information about the sites. This map gallery can be accessed at: http://goo.gl/fl0JN

This map gallery should not be considered a comprehensive review of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Oceania. Rather, it should be viewed as a compilation of some of the interesting sites within that area. For more detailed and expansive information, one should view the UNESCO World Heritage list: one of the main resources used in building this map gallery. We sincerely hope you enjoy it.

Resource List

There are two internet sites which were commonly used to research location and information related to each of the World Heritage sites in this exercise.

1. Wikipedia; World Heritage Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Heritage_Site
   World Heritage Site is a place (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance.
2. UNESCO; World Heritage List: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/
   The World Heritage List includes 962 properties forming part of the cultural and natural heritage which the World Heritage Committee considers as having outstanding universal value.

The following sites/resources were valuable in locating and gathering information on each of the individual site.

1. World Heritage Site: Tongariro National Park
• New Zealand Department of Conservation; Tongariro National Park: http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/national-parks/tongariro/
• Established in 1887, Tongariro was the first national park in New Zealand and the fourth in the world.
2. World Heritage Site Macquarie Island - Tasmania - Australia
   • Australian Antarctic Division: www.aad.gov.au/default.asp?casid=7151
   • This site provides location and historical information about Marquarie Island
3. World Heritage Site: East Rennell
   • UNESCO: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/854/
   • This site provides information including maps, description, documents and a gallery of photos
4. World Heritage Site: Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA)
   • UNESCO: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1325/
   • This site provides information including maps, description, documents and a gallery of photos
5. World Heritage Site: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Ayers Rock
   • UNESCO: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/447
   • This site provides information including maps, description, documents and a gallery of photos
6. World Heritage Site: The Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens
   • Museum Victoria; Royal Exhibition Building: http://museumvictoria.com.au/reb
   • This site provides a description, directions, scheduled upcoming events for the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Garden
7. World Heritage Site: Tasmanian Wilderness/Mount Field National Park
   • Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service; Mount Field:
     http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=3589
   • Tasmanian Parks and wildlife service site providing an overview of the park its animal and plant life, as well as access information.
8. World Heritage site: Kuk Early Agricultural Site
   • UNESCO: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/887
   • This site provides information including maps, description, documents and a gallery of photos
9. World Heritage Site: Te Wahipounamu
   • UNESCO: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/551
   • This site provides information including maps, description, documents and a gallery of photos
10. World Heritage Site: Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test site; Marshall Islands
    • UNESCO: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1339
    • This site provides information including maps, description, documents and a gallery of photos