Summary:
Learn how to use mapping quality GPS units to collect GIS data! This hands-on training walks you through the steps necessary to collect GPS data using Trimble Pro XR receivers. GPS data can be combined with other geographic data using GIS to provide a new and more informative way to map your community.
General topics:
GPS concepts
mapping quality GPS data collection
Participants will learn to:
design data dictionaries to collect attributes
collect data with mapping quality Trimble Pro XR receivers
post-correct GPS data
export GPS data to GIS shapefiles
Please note that participants in this workshop learn
GPS skills, not GIS skills.
Please see other workshops for
information on GIS.
Software used:
Pathfinder Office
ArcGIS 9.3.1 - [info]
LENGTH: |
1-day (9am-4pm) |
COST: |
$169 full, $119 reduced |
CEU's: |
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SCHEDULE: (2011) |
This workshop will not be scheduled again until we are able to purchase new mapping quality units. Please check back in the future.
The current training materials are available for free download
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FORMAT: |
presentations intermixed with GPS data collection and hands-on GIS exercises |
NOTES: |
Course involves outside activities: please dress accordingly. A laptop is provided for each participant. |
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