Overview

Review spatial data editing functions and map projections in geographic information systems (GIS), specifically using ArcPro 2.9x software and cultural resource examples. Learn the tools to edit new and existing spatial data and manage coordinate systems in GIS to assist in cultural resource management. Explore projection systems and understand the concept of spatial data editing workflow.


Agenda

  • Spatial data types
  • Representing features
  • Shapefiles
  • Coverages
  • Geodatabases
  • CAD files
  • Tabular data
  • Raster data
  • Web map and feature services
  • Managing spatial data in the Catalog pane
  • Georeferencing data
  • Coordinate system components
  • Map projections
  • Viewing projection information
  • Working with projections
  • Changing projections
  • Managing edit sessions
  • Snapping
  • The digitizing workflow
  • Creating new features
  • Editing existing features
  • Editing vertices
  • Finishing a sketch
  • Editing attributes
  • Calculating attribute values
  • Overview of the other modules in the ArcPro for Cultural Resources: An Introduction series


Training Curriculum

120-minute, on-demand eLearning

  • 1

    Welcome Letter

    • NPI Welcome Letter

  • 2

    Videos

    • ArcPro for Cultural Resources: An Introduction—4 Editing Spatial Data: Part 1

    • ArcPro for Cultural Resources: An Introduction—4 Editing Spatial Data: Part 2

    • ArcPro for Cultural Resources: An Introduction—4 Editing Spatial Data: Part 3

    • ArcPro for Cultural Resources: An Introduction—4 Editing Spatial Data: Part 4

  • 3

    Download Course Slides

    • ArcPro for Cultural Resources: An Introduction—4 Editing Spacial Data (slide deck): Parts 1-4

  • 4

    Download Video Transcript

    • ArcPro for Cultural Resources: An Introduction—4 Editing Spatial Data (transcript): Parts 1-4

  • 5

    Course Evaluation

    • NPI Evaluation

Faculty

Faculty

Deidre McCarthy, GISP

Deidre McCarthy, GISP, chief, Cultural Resources Geographic Information Systems (CRGIS) Facility, National Park Service; facilitates the use of GIS to manage the location, status, and condition of cultural resources.
Full Bio/CV

Participants

This training is suitable for

  • Archaeologists; architectural historians; planners; preservation architects and landscape architects;

  • Community leaders; contractors, consultants, and project managers; cultural and natural resource managers responsible for compliance requirements;

  • Facility managers of historic properties; national, statewide, and local preservation and land management organization members and staff

Immediate Access

  • $150.00

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