Q's GIS Journey

                     In this module 3, we do things a little differently by learning through ESRI courses instead of manually doing our UWF labs through Citrix. These are the 4 courses that were assigned for us.                           Introduction to 3D Visualization                      Performing Line of Sight Analysis                      Performing Viewshed Analysis in ArcGIS Pro                      Sharing 3D Content Using Scene Layer Packages                     Here are two things I learned from each course:                   ...

                   In this module, we learned how LiDAR is being used by by forester to understand the forest canopy and terrain. The .las file we downloaded from Virginia Graphic Information Network was decompressed and used to create Digital Elevation Models, Digital Surface Model, and to calculate forest height. LiDAR is important for forester  to conduct biomass analysis, classify terrain, plan forest management, and identify drainage pattern. Below is the steps I used to finish this lab.                     First, I downloaded the .laz file from Virginia LiDAR for Tile Name: N16_5807_20. Then I converted the .laz file into a LAS file. Then, I inserted a new local scene and a topographic map. Next, I ran the point file information tool with the provided parameters. After, I changed the filter of the LiDAR layer to Ground. Next, I used the LAS Dataset to Raster tool...

                     In this first module 1, we learn how to hot spot analysis using grid overlay, kernel density, and Local Moran's I. This first lab is definitely a step up from the previous classes, There were a lot of trials and errors for me to self-experiment since the directions were more vague and I had to relearn a lot of the tools we used. Belows are a quick summary of the steps I used which I hope prove to be useful to others as I personally struggled a lot with this first module.                     I created a blank map called Burglaries and added data from the WashingtonDC dataset. I created a new table using “Select by Attribute” for ‘Burglary’ from the “OFFENSE” field and named it “Burglary”. I then used a spatial join to count the number of crimes per census tract. Next, I joined the generated “Burlaries_Tracts” w/ “dctract_data” using “TRACT” and “Tra...