Final Project

GIS 3015

 

 

For my final project I was tasked with creating a map for the Washington Post which would highlight ACT scores as well as the overall participation per state.  In the above map, I utilized a Choropleth Map with color density to show the level of participation from state to state.  This was accomplished using a Natural Breaks Jenks Classification.  I then utilized an Equal Interval to show the Mean Composite scores for the ACT from state to state, symbolized by a proportional symbol based off the score.  



Week 13 - Georeferencing

 

GIS 4043L

 

 

This week's lab introduced me to Georeferencing, Editing, as well as ArcScene.  The above map was created in ArcMap and shows the buildings, roadways, and aerial images associated to UWF campus.  I was tasked with Georeferencing the aerial images using common points (anchor points) that rubbersheeted the aerial image to the existing shapes of the buildings layer.  Here I also learned about RMS Errors (RMSE) and how to determine if they fall within norms.  I also used the editor tools and created new features.  The UWF Gym and Campus Lane roadway were added to the appropriate layers and attributes assigned to them.  Finally I worked with the multiple ring buffer tool, which allowed me to create a conservation easement around the eagle's nest.

 

 

 

I was also introduced to ArcScene this week which allowed me to utilize 3D modeling for creating maps.  The above map was originally created in ArcScene and the image exported for 2D use in ArcMap.  Here I can also display the new Gym as well as the new Campus Lane roadway that was added earlier in the lab.

 

Overall this lab was very informative and fun to do. 

 

 





Week 13 - Google Earth

GIS 3015

 

 

 

This weeks module introduced the class to Google Earth and how to import both vector and raster layers within the program.  KML and KMZ files were discussed and I had the opportunity to work directly with creating and importing both.  We also took a comprehensive look into how to do a tour of areas within Google Earth while utilizing the Population Dot Density Map that I created in the previous module.  Above, you will see a screenshot of what the map looks like while overlayed on top of the Google Earth program.

 

This week's lab was quite interesting and I look forward to using the skills I obtained here and apply them to my workplace.