NWGIS 2019: Evolve Your GIS

With examples developed for Open Range Consulting, LLC, a Utah-based provider of advanced techniques for rangeland management, the goal of this presentation is to offer guidance that may be helpful to anyone interested in developing geoprocessing tools and processes, particularly using Python. Specifically, the presentation will address three primary topics: (1) the development of a set of Python tools to support raster processing workflows for rangeland management; (2) the use of multiprocessing to significantly reduce processing times, and (3) recommendations for producing clean and consistent code. The tools to be described in the presentation have evolved over a number of years, with a focus on streamlining the use of existing ArcGIS geoprocessing functionality in association with the statistics software R. In simple terms, the development path has involved three steps: (1) develop the initial tools; (2) make them run faster, and (3) expand their capabilities and versatility. In implementing these steps, the aim was not only to meet specific operational needs, but also to enhance the professional development of the Open Range Consulting staff.

This presentation will look at and demonstrate the evolution of Ag Land Use mapping in Washington using various GIS technologies, imageries, and mapping partners. WSDA crop mapping integrates ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro,, and mobile applications including Collector and Explorer. Each of these technologies provide an important role in obtaining efficient quality data to support the agricultural industry and analyze impacts to natural resources. This data is published as GIS data and web maps/apps for consumption.

The City of Lacey had been using GIS in a sort of ad-hoc manner with little overarching organization or guidance. With the acquisition of an enterprise license we set out to modernize the City’s GIS use by implementing Portal-driven web maps for the city, using ESRI apps on city phones for mobile mapping and data collection and replacing ArcMap 10.X with ArcGIS Pro, for desktop GIS users. It took a lot of change management and education to make this paradigm shift work – this presentation will cover how we did it as well as some lessons learned along the way.

SiteVision is a high-accuracy augmented reality system, which allows users to interact with their spatial GIS data in the context of the real world. It enables users to easily understand information such as new designs, existing underground services, and how future landscapes will look over time, without the need to interpret drawings or maps. Overall SiteVision is a productive construction tool, allowing users to plan and visualize the progress on site, complete quality management, and identify issues early reducing costs and time. We will present a real customer example and how they have employed this exciting technology to increase efficiency. There will also be a session so attendees can experience virtual reality in the field

It's been obvious for a few years now that the next evolution of ESRI GIS is ArcGIS Pro. But it's so hard to change! During this session, we'll look at some tricks in easing the change process. Pro is a formidable beast, but with our powers combined, we can tame this beast. You'll walk away feeling ready to slay your own person Pro dragon!

A case study, detailing a business analyst approach, to asset management and relational GIS data in Vancouver (not BC), Washington (not DC), Clark County (not Las Vegas). The mapping project supported a crosswalk lighting analysis program. ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcSDE, and Collector were all used to help complete this project.

When using the ArcGIS desktop products to support geoprocessing requirements, an analyst will typically consider either, or a combination of, (1) building their own models, (2) writing their own Python code, or (3) hiring a consultant to help them. This collaborative professional development session will focus on a range of matters pertinent to these possibilities with a view to providing guidance for GIS analysts from both a technical perspective and a soft skills perspective. With respect to the former, topics will include the relative value and applicability of different approaches, how to transition from one approach to another, and the related challenges and opportunities. With respect to the latter, topics will include the benefits of seeking external support, the nature of the client-consultant relationship, and the range of reasonable expectations useful for ensuring successful outcomes. The presenters will establish a basis for collaboration using examples drawn from their current work for First American Title in Portland, which pertains to the development of tools and processes for tax lot information management. Attendees will be encouraged to build on this basis and, thus, enhance the discussion by contributing their own, examples, ideas, and responses.

Modern day asset tracking is transitioning from a two dimensional “spreadsheet view” to four dimensional, spatiotemporal asset management.
Real-time data collection and asset management is a vital tool to ensure regulatory compliance and customer safety. However, many utilities rely on disjointed legacy systems comprised of numerous spreadsheets, non-spatial databases, and GIS data. This disconnect makes implementing real-time asset management in a GIS environment complex and impractical. Want to throw caution to the wind and start collecting asset information with ArcGIS mobile solutions anyway? We did too!
By leveraging ArcGIS mobile solutions and FME Desktop the HydromaxUSA team can integrate real-time mobile data collection into legacy systems without significant database restructuring. We designed a process that allows users to interact with large datasets on their mobile devices and collect directly against existing data, regardless of connectivity.
During this presentation we’ll demonstrate ways to leverage Esri’s mobile solutions and web apps to maintain data integrity on the backend, and keep a consistent and intuitive user interface on the front end. By tailoring each solution to your company’s needs you can increase productivity while limiting room for inconsistencies in data. Come learn how we made a massive legacy geodatabase easily consumable across the entire suite of mobile apps.

The purpose of this collaboration session is to introduce the GIS layperson to the development of ArcGIS Pro add-ins using the .NET SDK. In doing so, the aim is to strike a respectful balance between (1) explaining add-in development to those who are new to the topic, perhaps because they are interested in learning the process themselves or because they may see a need to make use of the add-in technology, and (2) providing helpful guidance to those who are already familiar with the add-in development process and may have experience in developing add-ins for ArcGIS Desktop. The basis for the session will be an example Feature Navigation add-in, which allows a user to cycle through features visually, optionally selecting them or specifying a corresponding definition query. While the emphasis will be on ArcGIS Pro, references will also be made to an ArcGIS Desktop version of the add-in, which will serve to highlight the substantial differences between the add-in development frameworks for the two products. Attendees will be encouraged to enhance the session during a period of audience engagement.

ABSTRACT:
Brief introduction and biography.
Some history of NGS and its mandate.
Discussion of new 2022 Datums and the modernized National Spatial Reference System (NSRS2022)
Driving force to replace NAD83 and NAVD88.
Difference between the Old NSRS vs. the New NSRS, and the 3 part blueprint document "Blueprint for 2022":
Part I: Geometric Coordinates (May 2017)
Part II: Geopotential Coordinates (Oct. 2017)
Part III: Working in the Modernized NSRS (In Review)
Geodetic Toolkit (NCAT/NADCON 5.0)