Overview of software and equipment

availableSoftware/GPS Presentation

June 1, 2013

Outline

• ArcGIS Software included in the Licensing Agreement (VCCS)

• Virtual ArcGIS Courses included in the Licensing Agreement and FREE For Everyone.

• Commonly used free software.

• Why do we use remote sensing?

ArcGIS Software (VCCS)

• Higher ED VT

• Student software.

• ArcGIS Online (AGO) -Organizational account and free accounts for students.

• Restricted administrative and research use on some software.

Virtual ArcGIS Courses included in the Licensing Agreement and FREE For

Everyone

• License

• Training Catalog

• Getting Started with GIS (for ArcGIS 10.1) Start

Commonly used free software.

• ArcGIS Explorer Online (or AG Explorer Desktop)- http://www.arcgis.com/explorer

• DNR GPS - http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mis/gis/DNRGPS/DNRGPS.html

• Google Earth - http://www.google.com/earth/index.html

• Google Map Maker - http://www.google.com/mapmaker

• Open Street Map - http://www.openstreetmap.org/

• Grass GIS - http://grass.osgeo.org/

GPS Units

• Garmin – http://www.garmin.com/en-US

• Community College base level- Oregon 450.

• Etrex 10 / 20 is a low cost alternative

• Etrex models for library loaners.

• Trimble - http://www.trimble.com/ - Juno recommended as base level for ArcPad use. GeoExplorer 6000 Series for higher accuracy and computing power (surveying and mapping).

• Topcon - http://www.topconpositioning.com/products/gps - Primarily surveying grade.

• ArcGIS for Smartphones - http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/smartphones and its several derivatives will allow for mapping and data collection with mobile device.

• MANY other Apps available.