Ecological+Applications+for+GIS

Ecological Applications for GIS
Presenter: Jim Hovan School District: Conestoga Valley School District Email: jim_hovan@cvsd.k12.pa.us

Presentation Notes Here:

More will be uploaded later in the week. GIS Basics- Points Lines Polygons 3 Dimentioinal Objects Base Layers Turn on/off layers as needed Check out - PA Virtual Atlas www.pasda.psu.edu Uses Ortho Photos, so 2 dimentional photos do not have linear distances misrepresented. Web-based vs. Desktop GIS What's the difference? Web is easy, but will have the depth of information your Desktop GIS will have. What are the pros and cons? Desktop has great applications, however it may be a part time job learning how to use it. Its also very expensive. Web-Based- Getting Started (FREE) Google Earth PASDA Maps PA Virtual Atlas PA Soilmap Desktop- ArcGIS Explorer (FREE) ArcGIS Schools and Livraries Site License PASDA or County GIS Sample Projects- Bedrock analysis Slpe confirmation using ArcGIS Small Watershed Study Keeping track of field data Development Project.
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