Learning Outcomes: Overview of the labs in this semester Login to the GIS lab computers and get access to the window desktop and get to know the GIS filesystem Submission instructions: No lab needs to be submitted this week 1. Overview of the labs People in this lab Teaching assistant: Read more
In this course we will use both QGIS, a free and open source software package that is developed using open standards, and ArcGIS by ESRI, the most popular desktop GIS software globally. With the software being Open Source, you can download QGIS on your personal computer (even for those non-Open Read more
In the Lab: BC TRIM NOTE: The BC TRIM dataset is very large, attempting to load certian layers for the whole province may take an excessive amount of time. Please zoom in on your area of interest before loading the layer. After you have loaded a layer for your area Read more
Introduction Today we will be making maps that can be published on the internet. The process of publishing the map is fairly straightforward, however, the cartographic principles we use are a little bit different. Up to this point, we have had a great deal of control over how our maps Read more
1. Examining Satellite Images In this section, you will be working with Sentinel-2 satellite imagery. Where most images you see contain Red, Green, and Blue (more commonly known as RGB), the Sentinel-2 images contain 13 bands. The full list of bands is available from the European Space Agency: https://gisgeography.com/sentinel-2-bands-combinations/ Sentinel-2 Read more
1. Introduction Technologically speaking, we are hoping for a smooth lab since we upgraded our computers a few years ago. With that said it is important to keep in mind that working with 3D data is inherently more computationally intensive; and when working inside of ‘scenes,’ operations will take longer Read more
Introduction Thematic Maps offer one of the greatest potentials for creativity in maps. You can think of them a lot like info-graphics with location information. Making truly great thematic maps is an art form and requires a great deal of skill to fully master. Where most of the maps we Read more
In today’s lab you will be working in ArcGIS Pro to produce a map of the Smithers area using source data provided. Goals of Map Design Several goals of map design can be identified. These include: 1. Map Preparation You will produce a map, designed for a letter sized page Read more
To resolve issues with slow canvas draw speeds in ArcGIS Pro, switch the Rendering Engine from DirectX to OpenGL. 1. 2. 3. Choose Display, and set options to match this screenshot 4. Restart ArcGIS Pro