1. Mobile GIS

2. Presentation Outline What is GIS\GPS and Mobile GIS?
What we are looking for
The Options
GPS\GIS Demo with Survey
Questions

3. GIS – Geographic Information System
A computer based system for:
Capturing
Storing
Analyzing
Querying
Displaying
Disseminating
geographic data to
provide a snapshot of reality.
Coordinate data represents features that have a known location on the earth.
Points: X & Y Locations
Polygon: Connected X & Y Locations that contain attribute information.
Line: Connected X & Y Locations
Raster: Row and column matrix represent geographic space.
an information system for capturing, storing, analyzing, managing and presenting data which are spatially referenced

4. GPS – Global Positioning System
GPS is a worldwide radio-navigation system formed from a constellation of 24 satellites and their ground stations.
GPS uses these "man-made stars" as reference points to calculate positions accurate to a matter of meters or even centimeters with certain units
In a sense it's like giving every square meter on the planet a unique address.
Coordinate data represents features that have a known location on the earth.
Points: X & Y Locations
Polygon: Connected X & Y Locations that contain attribute information.
Line: Connected X & Y Locations
Raster: Row and column matrix represent geographic space.
an information system for capturing, storing, analyzing, managing and presenting data which are spatially referenced

5. What is Mobile GIS?
Mobile GIS is the use and collection of geographic data in the field on mobile devices

6. Mobile GIS Components Required Beneficial Hand-held computer
Global Positioning System (GPS)
GIS software and applications
Spatial Data
Beneficial
Wireless communication network
Server-side geographic analysis
processing capabilities
To extend your current Enterprise GIS into the field, there are obviously some requirements. It requires some type of field device that is capable of running the software you need, which also implies an appropriate operating system. It requires access to GPS coordinate data through a live link to your application. It also requires appropriate software to support these applications. And finally appropriate spatial data. This will take you a long way toward a successful Mobile GIS implementation, but to get even more value, you can add a wireless communication network in order to provide the bi-directional sharing of data and acquiring access to any back-end processing that may be available from your server.

7. What we are looking for? Quick way to conduct survey
Have data available quickly
Keep track of historical data
Compare and analyze data across different years
Ease of use
Low cost
Spatial aspect (mapping)

8. Options Paper Survey ( In use now) Laptop GPS Enabled laptop
GPS Enabled pocket PC
Smart Phone

9. Paper Survey The Good Easy to use Not affected by technology issues
The Bad
Stacks of paper
Time involves in data entry
Difficult to compare and analyze data
Data inaccuracy

10. Laptop Computer The Good The Bad Easy to use Available
Can transfer data quickly between field and office
The Bad
No GPS
Time involve in data entry
Difficult to compare and analyze data
Expensive
Battery life
Not for field use
Data inaccuracy

11. GPS Enabled Laptop Computer
The Good
Easy to use
Can transfer data quickly between field and office
GPS integrated
Integrated with GIS
Data already processed and ready to use.
Designed for field use
The Bad
Heavy
Size
Very Expensive
Battery life
This ultra compact GoBook MR-1 is powered by an Intel Core Solo ULV 1.2 GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 40GB hard drive or 32GB/64GB SSD for storage. The MR-1 has a 5.6-inch 1024 x 600 outdoor viewable DynaVue LCD display and a full QWERTY backlit keyboard.
In such as small case, Itronix’s GoBook MR-1 packs support for WiFi a/b/g, 1xRTT/EVDO or EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA mobile broadband, Bluetooth, and GPS navigation option.
This fully-rugged ultra mobile Itronix GoBook MR-1 has a $5,649 price tag.

12. GPS Enabled Pocket PC The Good Easy to use
Can transfer data quickly between field and office
GPS enabled
Integrated with GIS
Data processed and ready to use
Rugged
Data Security
Windows mobile – Word, Excel, (outlook)
Easy to share with other organizations
The Bad
Battery Life
Initial setup and development
Price

13. GPS Enabled SmartPhone (Blackberry, iPhone)
The Good
Easy to use
Can transfer data quickly between field and office using wireless network
GPS enabled
Can be integrated with GIS
Inexpensive hardware
The Bad
Data security
Initial setup and development
Expensive data plans
Not designed for adverse conditions
The possibility of large phone bills

14. Trimble Juno SB/SC Integrated 2-5m GPS
533MHz/128 MB RAM/128 MB Storage
Integrated Bluetooth and Wireless
Windows Mobile 6.1
Lowest Priced Trimble Unit
Integrated Camera
Optional Cellular

15. ArcPad 8 Customizable – interface and for other uses
Intuitive User Interface
GPS Capability
Collect and Edit Data in the Field

16. Data Maintenance Cycle
Check Data Out
ArcGIS Desktop
Data Collection
Feature Editing
Field Surveys
Check Data In
Physically with ArcGIS Desktop
1. GIS to Field
3. Field to GIS
2. Field Update

17. The workflow
Demo and walk through of the process (Video)

18. Expected Results Quicker data collection Quicker data integration
Data available for analysis weekly
The ability for the monitoring and evaluation of the project
The ability to compare and contrast historical data

19. Potential Problems
Battery life
Damage in the field
Loss of data

20. Questions?