ESRI Mobile GIS Solutions Overview

Justin Fan

Agenda

•Mobile GIS challenges• ESRI Mobile GIS solutions–ArcPad–ArcGIS Mobile–ArcGIS Engine

• Selecting a mobile GIS solution• Q & A

Objective

To help you select the appropriate

ESRI mobile GIS solution for

your field tasks and applications.

ArcGIS addresses common organizational needsUsing ESRI technology with partner solutions

A Complete Integrated System

DataManagement

FieldMobility

Planning &Analysis

OperationalAwareness

Store, manage, & maintain accurate

asset records

SERVERONLINE

DESKTOP

MOBILE

WEB

EXPLORERE

Get information into & out of

the field

Transform data into

actionable intelligence

Disseminate knowledge

where & when it’s needed

Reducing the time, cost, and complexity of implementing GIS solutions across an enterprise

What are the benefits of mobile GIS?Increases value of your enterprise GIS

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3 key benefits of a Mobile GIS Solution:

• Improve Efficiency and Accuracy of Field Operations

• Rapid Data Collection and Seamless Data Integration

• Helps to Make Informed and Timely Decisions

Location awareness and collaborationDamage Assessment

Wildlife/Health Reporting

Locating and Inspecting Assets

Mobile GIS Challenges

• Increase productivity of the mobile workforce• Take information in and out of the field• Many different mobile GIS applications• Each with unique requirements• Rapidly developing technology • Trade-offs

–Capabilities– Price– Size–Ruggedness–Weight–Battery life

One size does not fit all

Mobile Devices

Non-ruggedhandheld devicesand Smartphones

Ruggedkeyboard devices

High accuracyGPS devices

Tablet PCsand in-vehicle

devices

Rugged handhelddevices

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ArcLogistics Navigator

ArcGIS Mobile

ArcGIS Desktop & ArcGIS Engine

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ESRI Solutions for Mobile GIS

ArcPad

ArcPad

• Out-of-the-box mobile GIS application for field mapping• Extensive GIS and GPS tools• Target platforms–Windows Mobile 5 and 6–Windows XP and Vista

ArcPad GIS and GPS Tools

• View and navigate GIS data– Vector, raster, StreetMap, photos, graphics

• Collect new GIS features• Update and edit existing GIS features• Edit inspection data (related tables)• Search for GIS features • Use data capture devices

–GPS, rangefinders, cameras• Geocode and route using StreetMap• Use GPS for basic navigation• Synchronize with geodatabase via

ArcGIS Desktop or ArcGIS Server

ArcPad Configuration and Customization

ProgrammingRequirements

DevelopmentEnvironment

Simple toolbars NoneArcPad

ArcPad Toolbar ManagerArcPad Studio

Basic data capture forms NoneArcPad

ArcPad Data ManagerArcPad Studio

Query forms None ArcPad Studio

Scripted data capture forms VBScript/JScript ArcPad Studio

Applets & scripted toolbars VBScript/JScript ArcPad Studio

Extensions C/C++ Visual Studio

ArcPad Workflows

ArcGIS Server

Geoprocessing Tools

ArcMap

Models

Geodatabase ArcPad

ArcPad Resources

• Product information pagehttp://www.esri.com/arcpad

• ArcPad Team Bloghttp://arcpadteam.blogspot.com/

• ArcPad Support Centerhttp://support.esri.com

• ArcPad Web-based Help:http://webhelp.esri.com

• Free e-book – ArcPad: A Field User’s Guidehttp://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcpad/arcpad-field-users-guide.pdf

Demonstration – ArcPad

ArcGIS Mobile

What is ArcGIS Mobile?

• ArcGIS Mobile works directly with ArcGIS Server–Targeting mobile workers–Task oriented workflows–ArcGIS Server Advanced Enterprise

ArcGIS Mobile

• ArcGIS Mobile Applications - Projects• ArcGIS Mobile SDK and Runtime

ArcGIS Mobile Projects (configurable)

• Task-driven user experience–Configurable using Server Manager–Locally cached mobile maps–Collect, inspect, & update features–Wireless synchronization

• Target Operating Systems–Windows Mobile 5 and 6

ArcGIS Mobile Projects - Tasks

• View and navigate maps• Collect new GIS features• Update existing GIS features• Synchronize with GIS Server• Search for GIS features •Manage a work list• Check Device Status

ArcGIS Mobile Projects - capabilities

• Cached mobile maps• Simple feature editing•Wireless synchronization

Managing ArcGIS Mobile Applications

• Use ArcGIS Server Manager to–Serve Mobile Maps–Create Mobile Projects –Deploying mobile projects

ArcGIS Mobile SDK and Runtime

• Build mobile GIS applications for ArcGIS Server • Coarse-grained set of components• Ideal for mobile mapping and workforce automation• SDK part of ArcGIS Server and EDN• Windows Mobile 5/6 and Windows XP/Vista• .NET 2.0 & Compact Framework

ArcGIS Mobile SDK Applications

Los Angeles Department of Transportation

Pocket PC Application

Broward CountySheriff’s Office

Tablet PC Application

ArcGIS Mobile Resources

• Product information pagehttp//:www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcgismobile/index.html• ArcGIS Mobile Resource Center –

Code Galleryhttp://resources.esri.com/arcgismobile/index.cfm?fa=codeGallery• ArcGIS Mobile SDK help and samples

http://resources.esri.com/help/9.3/ArcGISmobile/adf/mobile_start.htm• ArcGIS Mobile team blog

http://blogs.esri.com/dev/blogs/mobilecentral/default.aspx• ArcNews article, Summer 2009, p36-37

http://www.esri.com/news/arcnews/arcnews.html

Demonstration – ArcGIS Mobile

ArcGIS Engine

ArcGIS Engine

• Powerful Software Developer Kit (SDK) for advanced field work–Advanced editing and analysis– Full geodatabase support–Network and spatial analysis tasks–Routing and buffer– Tablet support for digital pen and ink

• Comprehensive development options–COM, .NET, Java, and C++– Laptops and Tablet PCs

ArcGIS Engine Applications

Utility Work Orders

Gas Pipeline Maintenance

Public Works Management

Fleet Management

Mapping/Sketching

Selecting a Mobile GIS Solution

ArcGIS Mobile

• Targets non-GIS professionals• Large Field workforce• Task-centric workflows• Pre-planned deployment• Desktop/Server

Management• Includes SDK

ArcGIS Engine

• SDK only• No support for handheld• Full Analysis and Editing• Geodatabase on device

ArcPad

• Targets GIS professionals• Small to medium Field

workforce• Map-centric workflows• Ad hoc deployment• Desktop/Server

management• Customizable/No SDK

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Key Differentiators

ArcPad ArcGIS Mobile

LogisticsNavigator

ArcGIS Engine

GPS/GIS Data Collection

Ideal Ok No Ok

Workforce Automation (handheld & In Vehicle)

Ok Ideal No Ok

Vehicle Routing & Navigation

Ok Ok Ideal Ok

Field Editing and Design

Ok Ok No Ideal

Choosing the Right ESRI Mobile GIS Product

Selecting an off the shelf solution

Requirements:Minimal configuration or customizationFlexible and varied field tasks and workflowSmaller budget ($)

► ArcGIS Mobile Application► ArcPad

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ArcPad and ArcGIS Mobile

ArcPad• Ad-hoc field data collection• Advanced GPS/GIS editing • Desktop and Server data management• Real time DGPS or post-processing

DGPS

ArcGIS Mobile• Focused field tasks planned from the

server side• Inspect, observe, and monitor in

the field• Server data management / IT Centric• Real time DGPS

Ad-hoc

Traditional Data Collection Market

ArcGIS Mobile

ArcPad

Planned

Enterprise Mobile Market Workforce Automation

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Selecting a developer solution

Requirements:Extensive customizationWell defined field tasks and workflowsInterface with business systemsLarger budget ($$$)

► ArcGIS Engine► ArcGIS Mobile SDK► ArcPad customization

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ArcGIS Mobile and ArcGIS Engine

ArcGIS Mobile• Coarse-grained .NET SDK• Lightweight runtime (~2MB)• Focused GPS collection tasks• Advanced GIS tasks with Server• Pocket PC and Tablet PC

ArcGIS Engine• Fine-grained SDK .NET, Java, C++, COM• ArcObjects runtime (900MB)• Full Geodatabase on Tablet PC• GeoData two-way replication• Advanced GIS analysis on client

Planned

ArcGIS Mobile

Enterprise Mobile Market Workforce Automation

Pre-loaded

ArcGIS Engine

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Implementation Scenario

• Organization– Public Works Dept. of a small city government

• Number of users 2-3• Business needs

–Collect field information such as bus stops, storm drains, etc.• Accuracy requirements– Sub foot if possible

• Device type–Hand held

Implementation Scenario

• Organization– Large city (among top 10 of US)

• Business needs–Creating, viewing, and updating SAP service notifications and work

orders in real time by field staff• Number of mobile workers–Dozens now and hundreds down the road

Implementation Scenario

• Organization–GIS/IT consulting firm

• Business needs–Resolve the pains of conventional utility mapping and inventorying–Build a mobile mapping system that enables GPS crews to map utility

systems and structure attributes on the fly–Build topology and connectivity in the field–Allow disconnected field editing of geodatabase– Take advantage of Tablet PC’s Ink technology

ArcGIS Mobile Road Ahead

• ArcGIS Mobile 10• ArcGIS Maps for iPhone

Day skin

Night skin

Download from Apple App Store

Questions?

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