Mobile Mapping using ArcPad and GPS
Overview
Mobile GIS is the expansion of a Geographic Information System (GIS) from the office into the field. ArcPad, Esri’s mobile GIS software is used to capture, display, analyze and edit geographic information in the field. It provides stand-alone GIS technology, including database access and global positioning system (GPS) integration to field users via handheld and mobile devices. This course covers the complete mobile GIS workflow and participants learn the basic skills that will prepare them for using ArcPad in their daily work. The course teaches how to use ArcMap for the preparation of data and maps for field work, how to capture and edit data in the field using ArcPad, and how to transfer field edits to an existing GIS database using ArcMap.
Goals
Participants completing this course will be able to effectively collect, update, analyze, and process GIS data using Esri’s ArcGIS and ArcPad software with Trimble GPS receivers, and other supported devices.
Audience
This course is designed for those who are interested in deploying mobile GIS solutions in their organization. Utility workers, maintenance crews, law enforcement officers, census workers, biologists, researchers and others who collect and update spatial data in the field will find the course of particular interest.
Prerequisites and Recommendations
Prospective students having experience with windows mobile devices, GIS and GPS use will have an added advantage. Knowledge of coordinate systems, datums, projections and ArcMap is highly recommended.