Oct 10 quiz review Flashcards
Google Earth is a free and common internet-based mapping program that can be used to search for locations on the earth by place, name, or ?. The satellite imagery for these locations can then be viewed from multiple angles and perspectives (3D), along with other mapping layers for that area (roads, facilities etc).
Further, there are tools in Google Earth for displaying GPS and ? datasets, and sharing these customized maps with others. (The Imagery for Google Earth is constantly being updated from various sources and is of varying quality.)
coordinate
GIS
ACTIVITY: Folder Organization
It is always a good idea to organize the information you collect as a result of field activities you perform. It can cost your company ? and ?
…AND your own reputation is on the line if you are unable to retrieve information in a fast and efficient manner.
money and time
Search for Place Name Locations in Google Earth
It can be a good idea to learn something ? of time about the various places you visit in your work life – prior to actually leaving on your trip. This can help avoid frustrating delays in ? or worse, not finding your field sites at all!
ahead
travel
(Notice the different types of place names that can be entered – City Names, Park Names, River Names etc etc .)
ACTIVITY: Google Earth Setup
To change the units that the coordinates are displayed in, and the units of elevation, make the following change to your Google Earth Setup now.
? Menu > Options
Show Lat/Long as Decimal Degrees
Show Elevation as Meters, Kilometers
Tools
Google Earth – Navigating
Google Earth Help > User Guide > Navigating in Google Earth
Left mouse button, press and drag to pan.
Roll the wheel to ?. Press the ? and drag to tilt and rotate.
You can also use the Navigation joystick controls at the upper right part of the display.
To reset the display: n > north at the top; u > reset tilt to top-down (up);
r > reset both north & tilt.
And there are many other ways to manipulate and navigate the display.
zoom
wheel
Google Earth – Measuring
You can measure the distances between objects that are visible in the google earth imagery.
Goto the “Tools” Menu > ?
You can use the Ruler to measure along a simple 2-point line (includes heading info), or you can use the “Path” option for more complicated measuring lines that are more than 2 points or clicks of the mouse.
There are several options for setting the ? ? (m, ft etc).
Ruler
distance units
Save an Image for each site
Once you have located both of your sites in google earth, you will proceed to save an image of each location to a separate .jpg file.
Before you save an image for each site, please zoom out so that the entire section of land with the surrounding range/township roads are visible. (1 section = )
Goto File Menu > Save > Save Image
1 mile by 1 mile
Finally, Print the Map to PDF File Menu > Print
Map Options button > Turn on Title and Description, Legend, ? and ? options. Add a title and description to the map.
Select the Print button in the toolbar.
Scale and Compass
Convert Geographic Coordinates to Legal Land Locations
Not everyone understands geographic coordinates as well as you do (). In order to facilitate additional communication about land locations, it can be important to describe places using multiple land references – in order to reach all the intended target audiences at the office or in the field.
A converter program is available from the ? Website that will convert geographic coordinates to the ??? (legal land) location format. (and vice versa)
The online coordinate conversion program can be found at the following website:
Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)
Alberta Township system
http://www1.aer.ca/GISConversionTools/conversion_tools.html
Pick the last tool: Convert latitude/longitude to Alberta Township System (ATS)
Enter the geographic coordinates for both site locations shown in Google Earth (your placemarks) in either decimal degree form (first field only) or in degrees, minutes, seconds format. (don’t confuse Lat/Long info!)
GPS = Global Positioning System
? sattelites in 6 orbital planes
? in each plane
24 sattelites in 6 orbital planes
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Role of Geospatial Technologies
Background - Definitions
GIS = ?
GIS is a system of ? and ? used for storage, retrieval, mapping, and analysis of geographic data
Geographic Information System
hardware
software
Role of Geospatial Technologies
What is GIS?
software
Numerous vendors
A way of interacting with geographic data
Role of Geospatial Technologies
What is GIS?
data
raw survey data
Role of Geospatial Technologies
What is GIS?
data
air photos
Role of Geospatial Technologies
What is GIS?
data
existing map graphics
Role of Geospatial Technologies
What is GIS?
data
Role of Geospatial Technologies
What is GIS?
data
Role of Geospatial Technologies
Why is GIS Important?
- • GIS integrates …
- • GIS enables ? of data in unique ways.
- • GIS enables enhanced …
- spatial and other kind of information.
- visualization
- data access and output.
Role of Geospatial Technologies
Why is GIS Important?
- GIS integrates …
- GIS enables …
- GIS enables …
- GIS integrates spatial and other kind of information.
- GIS enables visualization of data in unique ways.
- GIS enables enhanced data access and output.
Role of Geospatial Technologies
Why is GIS “Hot”
– GIS is an important tool in ………………………………….. environment
– GIS is tied to the hype
– GIS is described as ……………………………………….spreadsheet
– GIS gives a “high-tech” feel to …
– GIS is an important tool in understanding and managing the environment.
– GIS is tied to the hype of new technology.
– GIS is described as a geographical equivalent of a spreadsheet.
– GIS gives a “high-tech” feel to geographic information.
Role of Geospatial Technologies
The broader term ? – recognizes the interconnected nature of these technologies, such as GPS, mapping, GIS, surveying, and the internet.
Other Terms – Geomatics, GeoTechnologies, Surveying, Mapping, Remote Sensing…
Geospatial
Geomatics Establishments
Territories and PEI: 23*
StatsCan 2006
*Stats Canada merged PEI and Territories for confidentiality purposes
BC: 405, Ontario: 465 Quebec: 442 Atlantic Canada (except PEI): 214
Sask: 50 Manitoba: 28. Alberta ? (the most)
There are about ? geomatics establishments across Canada that produce geomatics products or services. These establishments are mainly concentrated in Alberta, ON, Quebec and BC
594
2,221
- There are about 23,199 geomatics employees across Canada
- Alberta has the ? number of geomatics employees, representing ? of the total, followed
by Ontario with 24%, Quebec with 21%, and BC with 14%
greatest
32%
- Total revenue for the industry reached ? billion in 2004
- Alberta, Ontario, BC and Quebec represent about 95% of industry revenue. Alberta accounted for ? of revenues with about $1 billion, followed by ON (32%), BC (14%) and Quebec (11%)
$2.8
38%
Role of Geospatial Technologies
Who is Using GPS and GIS?
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Role of Geospatial Technologies
Planning & Design - CLC
Role of Geospatial Technologies - Who is Using GPS and GIS?
Well Site Mapping
Planning & Design - CLC
Georeferenced Video – Pipeline Surveys
Site Mapping
3D Mapping
Well Site Mapping
Role of Geospatial Technologies
Role of Geospatial Technologies
Google Earth - Sketchup
Role of Geospatial Technologies
CONCLUSIONS
- •Things are changing fast!
•Spatial information is everywhere!
•All industry sectors affected – ? market!
•Many software tools available.
•many detailed and complex datasets created •Internet – plays a large role
•Alberta, large investor in this technology (1 ?$) •more applications will be found …
world
Billion
Survey Plans in Alberta
Registered vs Unregistered Plans & Sources of Digital Basemap Data in Alberta
Also known as
Unsettled Area (?) and Settled Area (?)
White Area
Registered Survey Plans (Alberta Land Titles SPIN2) for Subdivisions, Condos, Railways, Roads, ROWs etc.
Green
White
The Production of Digital Survey Plans that document human activities taking place on the land (such as oil & gas, settlements, roads etc) generally follows these ? divisions of the Alberta Government and these 2 ? of the Province:
Green Area
Public Lands Dispositions (AEP and AER jointly manage). In addition, AER manages all oil & gas activities for the province including those activities in the White Area of the province)
White Area ??????????????
2
Areas
Registered Survey Plans (Alberta Land Titles SPIN2) for Subdivisions, Condos, Railways, Roads, ROWs etc .
