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Developed by the Institute for the Application of Geospatial Technology in collaboration with the Rochester Institute of Technology U.S. Department of Labor’s High Growth Job Training Initiative Program Introduction to GIT and GIS Mapping Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Processing Industry Finger Lakes Region of New York State
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Geographic location Geospatial Information Technologies geographic locationplace GISGPS Remote Sensing
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geographic spatial geospatial Geospatial Information Technologies (GIT) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Remote Sensing Global Positioning System (GPS) Features Layers Topics Covered
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Geo Geospatial Geographic Relating to the earth Spatial Relating to or occupying space Spatial Geographic
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Geospatial Information Technologies (GIT) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Remote Sensing Global Positioning System (GPS)
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Computer-based system for geographic/spatial data Software Hardware Data Applications People
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Remote Sensing Remote Sensing Taking pictures of the earth from a distance
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Remote Sensing Geo-reference Assigning an image the proper geographic location Sensor Imagery: Infrared Thermal Volcano eruption detected by the MODIS Thermal Alert System GOES weather satellite showing infrared readings of atmospheric pressure
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Global Positioning System (GPS) Automotive Navigation Pedestrian Navigation GPS GIS VS.
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Global Positioning System (GPS) GPS System of satellites used for determining positions on the earth 24 satellites 6 orbital planes
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Global Positioning System (GPS) GPS Receiver 3 GPS satellite signals Different styles and models Lower-end Consumer/Recreational High-end Precision Accuracy: Inches or LessEst. 50 Feet
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Global Positioning System (GPS) GPS allows farmers to precisely plant seeds and spray crops, based on the tractor’s exact location on the Earth’s surface.
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Overview of GIT GGeospatial Information Technology (GIT) GGeographic Information Systems (GIS) RRemote Sensing GGlobal Positioning System (GPS)
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GIS Building Blocks - Features Map Features Represent real world objects/entities
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Hand-drawn Map Production
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GIS Building Blocks - Layers Map Themes Represents similar features Layers How map themes are managed with GIS
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GIS Building Blocks - Layers Layers Wineries Cities & Towns Roads County Boundaries Lakes Imagery Background Themes GIS Maps: built by adding thematic layers
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GIS Building Blocks – Hand Drawn to GIS Maps LAKES ROADS CITIES & TOWNS LAYERS WINERIES
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GIS Map Demonstration
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Concept Review What technologies does Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) include? Correct - Click anywhere to continue Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue You answered this correctly! Your answer: The correct answer is: You did not answer this question completely You must answer the question before continuing Submit Submit Clear Clear Try again A) Remote Sensing B) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) C) Global Positioning Systems (GPS) D) All of the above E) None of the above
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Concept Review What are two basic building blocks of GIS? Correct - Click anywhere to continue Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue You answered this correctly! Your answer: The correct answer is: You did not answer this question completely You must answer the question before continuing Submit Clear Try again A)Global Positioning System (GPS) B)Remote Sensing C)Layers D)Features
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Concept Review The word geospatial describes place-based technologies. Correct - Click anywhere to continue Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue You answered this correctly! Your answer: The correct answer is: You did not answer this question completely You must answer the question before continuing Submit Clear Try again A)True B)False
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Concept Review Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a computer based system that includes Correct - Click anywhere to continue Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue You answered this correctly! Your answer: The correct answer is: You did not answer this question completely You must answer the question before continuing Submit Clear Try again A)Software B)Hardware C)Data D)Applications E)People F)All of the above G)None of the above
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Contact For more information on How to Succeed with GIT: IAGT 199 Franklin St Suite 300 Auburn, NY 13021 (315)252-8669www.iagt.orgRIT Center for Multidisciplinary Studies 31 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623 (585)475-4772www.rit.edu/cms
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