United Nations Geographic Database: United Nations Geographic Database UN Meeting on Cartography and Geographic Information Science
March 28-30, 2000
Carmelle J. Côté, Ph.D.
ESRI: ESRI Founded in 1969
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ESRI Strengths: ESRI Strengths Leading GIS Software Company
in the World
Modern, Evolving Technology
Enterprise and Internet Solutions
Sets Industry Standards (OGC, ISO)
ESRI GIS technology runs on UNIX and Windows CE/95/98/2000 and NT
A Pioneer in Geoprocessing
ESRI Programs: ESRI Programs ESRI Conservation Program (ECP) is the non-profit support arm of ESRI.
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ESRI support for Humanitarian Relief in Kosovo, during Hurricane Mitch, etc.
Support for the United Nations through grant programs, such as the one with HABITAT, and discounts
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ESRI Regional Offices and International Distributors: ESRI Regional Offices and International Distributors
Regional Offices
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ESRI does business in 189 countries Headquartered in
Redlands, California
GIS technology users in the United Nations System: GIS technology users in the United Nations System WHO & PAHO
UNDP
UNEP
UNCHS
FAO
UNICEF
UN OCHA
UN Cartographic Section
and others... And associated organizations:
The World Bank
Federal Agencies (NIMA, DOS, USAID, FEMA, USGS, etc.)
American Red Cross
World Conservation Monitoring Centre
Organization of American States
Vision: Geographic Knowledge Will Be Available To Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime! Geographic
Knowledge Vision
Data Integration Issues? GIS = The Solution : Data Integration Issues? GIS = The Solution GIS CAD Coverage Shape File Aerial
Photo Satellite
Image Database Other
Examples from the field...: Examples from the field...
Ecosystem Research: Ecosystem Research
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development MENRIS/6: Strengthening of Training Capabilities for GIS Applications in Integrated Development in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan Region
Focuses on suitability analysis, accessibility analysis, facility location planning, and emergency response
Training uses ArcView GIS with Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, 3D Analyst, and Image Analysis extensions
Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
Response to Natural Disasters: Response to Natural Disasters
UN Center for Human Settlements (HABITAT): UN Center for Human Settlements (HABITAT) Urban Data Link project for viewing global urban indicators - funded by the World Bank’s infoDev program
ESRI Global Urban Observatory Grant Program
ArcGIS: ArcGIS
ArcIMS A platform for distributed GIS : ArcIMS A platform for distributed GIS
Getting maps and data to a web browser near you!: Getting maps and data to a web browser near you!
Features of ArcIMS 3.0: Features of ArcIMS 3.0 Out-of-the-box solution
Designed for use by all skill levels
Wizard-based web site setup
Highly customizable and extensible
Open, standard architecture
Highly scalable
Data integration
Local, Network, Web
SDE
Shapefiles, Coverages, Images
ArcIMS Viewers: ArcIMS Viewers
Feature Streaming: Feature Streaming Streams vectors and attributes
Locally cached
Compressed binary / XML
Java clients
Local geoprocessing
Buffer, MapTips, Query, Map Symbolization, ...
Internet Feature Streaming: Internet Feature Streaming ArcIMS Server (Feature Server)
Markup: Markup Simple graphic editing
Add, delete, modify
Attribute editing
Submit to server
Optional commit to database
Utility included
MapNotes: MapNotes Ad-hoc notation
Includes text, graphics
Stored on server
Notes can be shared
A geo-referenced Bulletin Board
MapNotes: MapNotes I’m atthe United
Nations
Distributed Servers: Distributed Servers
ArcPAD: GIS in the Field: ArcPAD: GIS in the Field
What is ArcPad?: What is ArcPad? Mapping & GIS software for Windows CE systems
Field part of an Enterprise GIS solution
Software development toolkit (SDK)
(Very) small footprint - 700k
Functionally rich
ArcPAD Capabilities: ArcPAD Capabilities Pen-interface
Map display
raster and vector
Map navigation
Symbolization
layer control, symbolization
Query, Find
Measure
Data capture/edits
point, line, poly
Form interface
GPS interface
Save status to project
ESRI Professional Services: ESRI Professional Services Multi-disciplined Professional Staff
Rent-a-Tech
Implementation Services
Consulting Services
User Needs Assessment
Database Design
Application Design
Custom Training
Database Services
Previous Global Geographic Database Development by ESRI: Previous Global Geographic Database Development by ESRI
Digital Chart of the World: Digital Chart of the World 200 attributes in 17 thematic layers
1.7 GB
Scale 1:1M
1993
ArcAtlas: Our Earth: ArcAtlas: Our Earth 40+ data layers
380 MB
Scale 1:25M
1996
ArcWorld and ArcWorld Supplement: ArcWorld and ArcWorld Supplement
Cartographic, index, and statistical attribute layers
500+ MB
Scale 1:3M
1992
(Supplement in 1996)
Digital Map Database of China: Digital Map Database of China Developed by Chinese Bureau of Survey and Mapping (NBSM)
Scale 1:1M
Country wide coverage
Chinese and English language versions
1998
Digital Map Database of China: Digital Map Database of China Administrative Boundaries
Cities and Towns
Roads
Railroads
Landcover
Hydrography
Elevation
Cultural Features
Natural Features
Digital Map Database of China: Digital Map Database of China 77 tiles (4 x 6 degrees)
17 Thematic Layers
Hypertext help files
Up-to-date local names for cities and administrative divisions
County Divisions : County Divisions
50,000 City &Towns: 50,000 City &Towns
Tile J50: Tile J50
Quick Start Database : Quick Start Database Incorporate all geographic data (multiple scale) into one framework
Incorporate other data sources (text, photos, etc.) into that framework
Be well-integrated
Be self-contained
A strong & intuitive organization
Serve as a database design template for others
Quick Start Database Projects-Nigeria ESI: Quick Start Database Projects-Nigeria ESI View of land cover, imagery, DCW, and ArcWorld data
Field data collection sites marked with green crosses
NIMA sailing direction data marked with blue dots
Imagery used to indicate areas of high sensitivity
Verified by field data collection
Quick Start Database Projects-Nigeria ESI: Quick Start Database Projects-Nigeria ESI Geobibliography implemented as an ArcView project
Allows users to query from map, or from the title or author tables
Quick Start Database Projects-Nigeria ESI: Quick Start Database Projects-Nigeria ESI Landsat Satellite index shows nominal scene footprints
Linked tables indicate that scene footprint 358 has 4 images taken at different dates available
Landsat index for entire world available in ArcWorld
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