Labs

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

Build good habits now A general reminder that GIS Software does crash, especially if we accidentally open files that are too large. Remember to save often, and if when the software crashes, it is not entirely unexpected. The most successful path forward will be to stay as calm as possible. Read more

Housekeeping Before we get started today, double check that your active portal (the web link near your user ID in the top-right corner of ArcGIS Pro) is set to https://unbc.maps.arcgis.com/. If it isn’t, find instructions for changing your active portal here: https://gis.unbc.ca/support/arcgis-pro-portals/ Summary The purpose of today’s lab is to Read more

In today’s lab we will be logging into the various accounts we will be using, looking at how the file server works, and getting to know ArcGIS Pro, the primary software we will be using this semester. Housekeeping During Labs, you are encouraged to ask questions and interact with the Read more