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Introduction to Geospatial Concepts for Intelligence Using ArcGIS AllSource

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Apply geospatial capabilities to support mission success.

Learn foundational geospatial concepts that support the intelligence cycle. In the context of real-world scenarios, you will practice applying ArcGIS AllSource tools and workflows to prepare, visualise, analyse, and disseminate data that supports intelligence operations.

Description

2 Days
Who is this course for?
GIS Analysts
All-Source Analysts
Intelligence Analysts
Goals
Identify and prepare geospatial data and other content for visualization and analysis.
Organise, create, and manage geospatial data stored in a geodatabase.
Display geospatial data and imagery on a map.
Create and disseminate information products to support mission planning and intelligence operations.

Additional information

Venue

Virtual

Topics covered:

  • Geospatial intelligence analysis in ArcGIS. Intelligence Cycle and geospatial analysis workflow; ArcGIS AllSource in the ArcGIS system; Geographic data types; ArcGIS AllSource project structure; ArcGIS AllSource interface and structure
  • Data preparation for operational planning. Preparing data for analysis; Understanding metadata; Cleaning data; Data organisation in ArcGIS AllSource; Loading data into a geodatabase
  • Data and layer properties. Data and layers; Data visualisation; Symbolising layers in ArcGIS AllSource; Selecting features of interest; Adding value to your map; Using definition queries
  • Spatial reference. Shape of the earth; Datums; Modeling the earth; Geographic and projected coordinate systems; UTM and MGRS coordinate systems; Geographic or projected
    coordinate system?
  • Raster fundamentals. Raster sources; Raster resolutions; Raster uses; Defining a mosaic dataset; Stretch types; Raster processing; Orthorectification; Pan sharpening.
  • Working with vectors. Sources of vector data; Cartographic generalisations; Vector digitisation pitfalls; Working with vector data; Creating vector data.
  • Introduction to spatial analysis. What is spatial analysis? Buffer analysis; Digital elevation models; Visibility analysis
  • Map production. Products for dissemination; Creating a map; Elements of a map layout; Product dissemination.

There are no prerequisities for this course.

Esri will provide the following software to use during class:

  • ArcGIS Earth 2.2
  • ArcGIS AllSource 1.2