Summary:
This workshop builds on basic concepts from Making Maps the Google Way by providing more advanced techniques for creating Mashup maps using Google tools. First, we will explore the pros and cons of the various methods available for converting GIS files to KML format, and KML files to GIS format. Second, we will survey free tools for providing basic GIS geoprocessing capabilities when working with KML’s (i.e. buffering, area calculation). Finally, we will discuss the use of a Google Maps API for creating true Mashups, allowing the development of more advanced interactive online maps.
To learn about integrating GPS with Google mapping software, consider our Google Puts the "G" in GPS workshop.
General topics:
GIS/KML file compatibility
geoprocessing with KML's
creating Mashups with Google API's
Participants will learn to:
convert GIS files to and from KML files
create buffers, calculate area using KML files
create maps using Google Map API
Software used:
DNR Garmin - [info] [download]
MapWindow - [info]
ArcGIS 9.3.1 - [info]
Google API - [info]
MapBuilder - [info]
KML Tools Project - [info]
LENGTH: |
afternoon (a) 1:00pm-4:00pm
evening (e): 5:30pm-8:30pm
morning (m): 9:00am-12:00pm |
COST: |
$49 |
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SCHEDULE:
(2012) |
This workshop has not been scheduled in 2012, but the training materials are available for free download |
FORMAT: |
short presentations intermixed with hands-on mapping exercises |
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NEXT STEPS: |
None at this time |
NOTES: |
A laptop is provided for each participant. |
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