Mobile GIS

Dr. Eng. Purnama Budi Santosa, ST., M.AppSc.

Department of Geodesy & Geomatic Engineering Gadjah Mada University

Mobile GIS

Mobile GIS refers to an integrated software/hardware framework for the access of geospatial data and services through mobile devices via wireline or wireless networks (Tsou, 2004).

(Notebooks, PDA, Tablet PC, Pocket PC, etc.)

WHY mobile GIS

Field works: data collection and validation process, coupled with GPS and wireless communications. Real-time update / change GPS integration.
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How GPS and mobile information systems have enhanced GIS

Ability to define data to be collected prior to field work Data dictionaries Ability to quickly and accurately collect information Location and attribute information Various levels of positional accuracy Error checking on attribute entry Compatibility with GIS and CAD systems

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Ways GPS can be used in GIS

Data collection

Recording something, somewhere

What do I have? What condition is it in?

Data maintenance

Verifying something, somewhere

Is the information I have correct?

Data use

Current and accurate data to support decision making Finding the asset to perform maintenance/repair
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GPS/GIS Applications in Planning

Urban & Regional Planning

Data collection/maintenance (rural addresses, fire hydrant, signpost inventories) Cadastral/Land Parcel Delineation
Emergency response (wildfire, hurricane) Pre-event risk assessment Data collection/maintenance

Emergency Planning & Response

Forestry

Tree inventory, logging roads, watershed

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Mobile GIS Architecture

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Mobile GIS Architecture

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Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

Wi-Fi or WiMAX Technology

Different from cellular phone communication (CDMA, GPRS) Fast Transmission Speed, Good for GIS applications (large size of data/images) Wi-Fi -- MIMO (multiple input multiple output). Short distance: 300 feet. WiMAX (available in late 2006) (Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN). 30 75 Mbps, 4 6 miles

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Wireless Mobile GIS Integration Prototype Testing (2003)

(Notebook Web Server (IIS) + ArcPAD + Blue tooth GPS + Wi-Fi )

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Introduction: What is ArcPad?

Mobile GIS Program

ESRI, Redlands, CA 7.01 current release (10/2006) Interfaces with ArcGIS Handheld portability GPS interface possible

ArcPad Application Builder Extensions such as GPS Correct

Image: Trimble

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What Can ArcPad Do?

Use existing GIS data Capture data in field Query data Measure distances Navigate with GPS Edit data in field

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Use Existing Data in Field

GIS data files transferred from ArcGIS

Multiple layers Symbolism Data types

Shapefile ArcPad graphics ArcPad Photos MrSID MG2 and MG3 JPEG and JPEG2000 TIFF GIF PNG Windows bitmap CADRG ArcIMS Images Services

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Query Data

Query layer or layers to find item or location

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Capture Data in Field

GPS Imagery (digital camera) Range Finder

Image: ESRI ArcGIS ArcPad, p. 4 Department of Geodetic Engineering, Gadjah Mada University

Edit Data or Create New Features

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Quick Forms

When creating new layer, quickform helps to fill in data

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Application Builder Example Form: Tree Inventory

Source: ESRI Arcscript by Robert ODonnell, Denver Tree Inventory, 2004 Department of Geodetic Engineering, Gadjah Mada University

Running ESRI ArcPad

Equipment

Desktop PC PDA (e.g. HP IPAQ, Trimble Recon) Tablet PC 64 mb RAM for Mobile PC Desktop (Windows 2000 or XP) Windows Mobile (Windows Mobile 2003 5.0, Windows CE 4.2, 5.0) Microsoft XML 4.0 Service Pack 2 Microsoft ActiveSync 3.8 or higher

Memory

Software

Source: www.shopping.hp.com Source: Trimble

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ArcPad with GPS Capabilities

Supported protocols

National Marine Electronics Association. (NMEA) 0183, version 2.0 Trimble Standard Interface Protocol (TSIP) Rockwell PLGR Protocol Delorme Earthmate Flash card GPS

Examples

Trimble Recon GPS Recon XC

Source: Trimble

External GPS

Bluetooth wireless connection Cable connection

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ArcPad Extensions for GPS

Trimble Software Extensions

Terrasync GPS Pathfinder Office

Post processing Used for realtime corrections Post processing with Pathfinder or GPS Analyst

GPS Correct Extension

GPS Analyst for ArcGIS

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Using ArcPad

Menu Items

Main toolbar Browse toolbar Edit toolbar Command Bar

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Main Toolbar: Open Map

Map is main document in ArcPad

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Main Toolbar: Add Layer and Table of Contents

Data must be in supported format Data must be in same projection Must have enough memory

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Main Toolbar: GPS Position Window

Turn on GPS Set Preferences Turn on GPS extensions

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Main Toolbar: Tools and Help

Add toolbars Set path options

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Navigation and Command Toolbars

Navigation

Move about map Rotate Information Query data Start Editor Unlock and lock Toggle on editor pen

Command

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Edit Toolbar

Select editable layers in Table of Contents Activation of Edit Toolbar turns on command bar

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Getting Data into ArcPad

Microsoft ActiveSync used to move data between devices Mobile device is not visible in ArcCatalog

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ArcPad Tools in ArcGIS

ArcPad 7.0 tools in ArcGIS will create map document, and transfer files Sets extent

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Creating and Editing Data

Data can be created by editing existing shapefile, form, graphics layer or photo layer Data can be created by making new form, graphics layer or photo layer

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GPS Tool

GPS connected via serial cable, flash card, Bluetooth, etc. GPS tool is activated from main toolbar Preferences must be set for particular GPS unit

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GPS Position Window and Options

Source: ESRI 2004, Using ArcPad. p. 180 Source: ESRI 2004, Using ArcPad. p. 180

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GPS and ArcPad: Navigation

Position shows up on map Can mark point to travel to Can also use GPS to create shapefiles and tracks

Source: ESRI 2004, Using ArcPad. p. 193

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GPS and Editing

Create point with current GPS location Create line

vertices streaming vertices streaming

Create polygon

Source: ESRI 2004, Using ArcPad. p. 324

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Editing using the GPS

Firstly, make layer editable (one point, line, polygon, at a time)

Then select feature type

Then select GPS capture tool

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Forms

Allows for creation of forms for filling in field data Can be applied to previous shapefiles Can also use templates from ESRI ArcScripts Use ESRI Applications Builder for more advanced forms

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