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ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online Applications in Water and Environmental Sciences by William Bajjali This textbook serves as a practical guide for undergraduate and graduate students in geology, hydrology, ecology, and environmental sciences, teaching them applied GIS techniques. Presented as a step-by-step tutorial across seventeen chapters, the book starts with the fundamentals of GIS and progresses to real-life examples from geology and water resources. The focus is on ESRI's ArcGIS Pro, covering various tools for spatial, geostatistical, network, and 3-D analysis. Additionally, it explores ArcGIS Online and working with web apps like Web Map, StoryMaps, and GEO App. GIS applications, especially in water and environmental problem-solving, are rapidly growing worldwide. The demand for GIS experts utilizing spatial analysis in environmental science remains high. This textbook equips users with the necessary knowledge to become effective mappers and spatial analysts in the fields of environment, geosciences, and water resources, employing the latest state-of-the-art methodology. Each chapter provides exercises and supplementary materials available for download on SpringerLink, along with additional links for further learning opportunities.

Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro by Michael Law; Amy Collins In the tradition of the best-selling Getting to Know series, Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro, second edition teaches new and existing GIS users how to get started solving problems by visualizing, querying, creating, editing, analyzing, and presenting geospatial data in both 2D and 3D environments using ArcGIS Pro. This book teaches the basic functions and capabilities of ArcGIS Pro through practical project workflows and shows how to be productive with this essential component of the ArcGIS platform. The second edition has been updated for ArcGIS Pro 2.3.

Mastering ArcGis Pro by Maribeth H. Price Although the concepts of GIS have remained fairly constant over time, the software is continuallyevolving. With the release of ArcGIS Pro, the latest software in the Esri GIS family, a new generationof GIS has arrived. ArcGIS Pro has a 64-bit, multithreaded architecture, uses ribbon-stylemenus, integrates 2D and 3D applications, and is closely tied to ArcGIS Online.This text constitutes a major rewrite of Mastering ArcGIS, a book that covered GIS conceptsand skills using the ArcGIS Desktop programs of ArcMap and ArcCatalog. Although the GISconcepts largely remain the same in both texts, the implementation, and in some cases theterminology, has changed. 

Switching to ArcGIS Pro from ArcMap by Maribeth H. Price The arrival of ArcGIS Pro has brought a challenge to ArcMap users. The new software is sufficiently different in architecture and layout that some workflows must be revisited or modified. Current ArcMap users are pressed for time, trying to learn the new software while still completing their daily tasks, and they need a book that helps them learn ArcGIS Pro quickly and efficiently. Switching to ArcGIS Pro from ArcMap transitions a user who is familiar with ArcMap into the mechanics of using ArcGIS Pro. Rather than teaching ArcGIS Pro from the start, this book focuses on how ArcGIS Pro is different from ArcMap. Covering the most common and important workflows required for most GIS work, Switching to ArcGIS Pro from ArcMap leverages the user's prior experience to enable a more rapid adjustment to ArcGIS Pro.

Focus on Geodatabases in ArcGIS Pro by David W. Allen; Jeffrey M. Coffey Focus on Geodatabases in ArcGIS Pro introduces readers to the geodatabase, the comprehensive information model for representing and managing geographic information across the ArcGIS platform. Sharing best practices for creating and maintaining data integrity, chapter topics include the careful design of a geodatabase schema, building geodatabases that include data integrity rules, populating geodatabases with existing data, working with topologies, editing data using various techniques, building 3D views, and sharing data on the web. Each chapter includes important concepts with hands-on, step-by-step tutorials, sample projects and datasets, 'Your turn' segments with less instruction, study questions for classroom use, and an independent project.

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems by Kang-Tsung Chang Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 9th edition is designed to provide students in a first or second GIS course with a solid foundation in both GIS concepts and the use of GIS. Introduction to GIS strikes a careful balance between GIS concepts and hands-on applications. The main portion of the chapter presents GIS terms and concepts and helps students learn how each one fits into a complete GIS system.At the end of each chapter an application section with 2-7 tasks presents students with actual GIS exercises and the necessary data to solve the problem.

LiDAR remote sensing and applications by Pinliang Dong; Qi Chen Ideal for both undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of geography, forestry, ecology, geographic information science, remote sensing, and photogrammetric engineering, LiDAR Remote Sensing and Applications expertly joins LiDAR principles, data processing basics, applications, and hands-on practices in one comprehensive source. The LiDAR data within this book is collected from 27 areas in the United States, Brazil, Canada, Ghana, and Haiti and includes 183 figures created to introduce the concepts, methods, and applications in a clear context. It provides 11 step-by-step projects predominately based on Esri¿s ArcGIS software to support seamless integration of LiDAR products and other GIS data. The first six projects are for basic LiDAR data visualization and processing and the other five cover more advanced topics: from mapping gaps in mangrove forests in Everglades National Park, Florida to generating trend surfaces for rock layers in Raplee Ridge, Utah. Features Offers a comprehensive overview of LiDAR technology with numerous applications in geography, forestry and earth science Gives necessary theoretical foundations from all pertinent subject matter areas Uses case studies and best practices to point readers to tools and resources Provides a synthesis of ongoing research in the area of LiDAR remote sensing technology Includes carefully selected illustrations and data from the authors' research projects Before every project in the book, a link is provided for users to download data

The GIS 20 : essential skills by Gina Clemmer GIS is your tool, not your career. How can you quickly begin applying GIS in your work? The GIS 20: Essential Skills, third edition, presents step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and practical tips on how to perform the top 20 skills needed to successfully use a geographic information system (GIS). These skills include finding and editing data, querying GIS maps, creating reports, and sharing and publishing maps. The e-book of The GIS 20: Essential Skills, 9781589485136, $49.99, will be available at most online book retailers. 

Mapping with ArcGIS Pro : design accurate and user-friendly maps to share the story of your data by Amy Rock; Ryan Malhoski Implementing the ArcGIS Pro technique to design accurate, user friendly maps and making appropriate cartographic decisions Key Features - Build visually stunning and useful maps; - Understand the cartographic workflows and the decisions you must take before creating the map; - Learn to create appropriate map elements and layout designs -Use the ArcGIS Online's Smart Mapping technique to create clear webmaps Book Description ArcGIS Pro is a geographic information system for working with maps and geographic information. This book will help you create visually stunning maps that increase the legibility of the stories being mapped and introduce visual and design concepts into a traditionally scientific, data-driven process. The book begins by outlining the steps of gathering data from authoritative sources and lays out the workflow of creating a great map. Once the plan is in place you will learn how to organize the Contents Pane in ArcGIS Pro and identify the steps involved in streamlining the production process. Then you will learn Cartographic Design techniques using ArcGIS Pro's feature set to organize the page structure and create a custom set of color swatches. You will be then exposed to the techniques required to ensure your data is clear and legible no matter the size or scale of your map. The later chapters will help you understand the various projection systems, trade-offs between them, and the proper applications of them to make sure your maps are accurate and visually appealing. Finally, you will be introduced to the ArcGIS Online ecosystem and how ArcGIS Pro can utilize it within the application. You will learn Smart Mapping, a new feature of ArcGIS Online that will help you to make maps that are visually stunning and useful. By the end of this book, you will feel more confident in making appropriate cartographic decisions. What you will learn - Using ArcGIS Pro to create visually stunning maps and make confident cartographic decisions - Leverage precise layout grids that will organize and guide the placement of map elements - Make appropriate decisions about color and symbols - Critically evaluate and choose the perfect projection for your data - Create clear webmaps that focus the reader's attention using ArcGIS Online's Smart Mapping capabilities Who this book is for If you are a GIS analyst or a Map designer who would like to create and design a map with ArcGIS Pro then this book is for you. A basic GIS knowledge is assumed.

Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop by Michael Law; Amy Collins Becoming the go-to person for ArcGIS Desktop? Start here. Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop, fifth edition, is a comprehensive introduction to the features and tools of ArcGIS Desktop. Through hands-on exercises, readers will discover, use, make, and share maps with meaningful content. They will also learn how to build geodatabases, query data, analyze geospatial data, and more. The latest edition has been updated to the most current version of ArcGIS Desktop 10.6. Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop is suited for classroom use, independent study, and as a reference.  Data for completing the exercises and a 180-day free trial of ArcGIS Desktop are available for download. An e-book of Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop, fifth edition, ISBN 9781589485112, $99.99, is available at most e-book retailers. Note: Esri Press e-books do not include 180-day trial software. Instead, you can download the ArcGIS Trial at http://www.esri.com/arcgis/trial.

Esri ArcGIS Desktop Associate Certification Study Guide by Brittney White; Miriam Schmidts The Esri ArcGIS Desktop Associate Certification Study Guide for 10.5 is tailored to meet the preparation needs of candidates taking the ArcGIS Desktop Associate exam. For each exam objective, the study guide includes the following components: Prepare--topics in the ArcGIS documentation candidates need to know for the exam; Practice--tasks to perform, or links to resources, including web courses, to get hands-on software practice; and Skills check-in--a list of tasks that candidates should be able to perform. The book points to existing resources, whenever possible to ensure the book is always current and candidates have the most relevant, up-to-date resources when preparing for the exam. The e-book of Esri ArcGIS Desktop Associate Certification Study Guide for 10.5, 9781589485150, $79.99, is available at most online book retailers.

GIS Tutorial for Crime Analysis by Wilpen L. Gorr; Kristen S. Kurland; Zan M. Dodson GIS Tutorial for Crime Analysis, second edition, is a workbook for crime analysts and students of criminology. The book presents state-of-the-art methods that can be incorporated into any police department's standard practices. This second edition builds upon the first edition by updating tutorials, adding a new chapter on building and evaluating predictive models using ModelBuilder and ArcGIS's hot spot analysis tools, and adding a capstone project on hot spot modeling. In contrast to GIS workbooks that teach skills for one-time projects, this book has users build and use a crime mapping and analysis system to meet all spatial information needs of a police department. The book combines introductions to GIS and crime analysis methods and step-by-step tutorial exercises with independent assignments to teach key GIS skills, including data preparation and updating, map template building, map queries and analysis, automation of map production, and predictive modeling skills. The book also includes a 180-day trial version of ArcGIS Desktop software and tutorial data. Instructor resources are available upon request.

GIS for surface water : using the National Hydrography Dataset by Jeff Simley GIS for Surface Water: Using the National Hydrography Dataset enables scientists, managers, and students to understand the complexities of the vital surface waters of the United States. It triggers exploration and analysis by combining the ready-to-use powers of a comprehensive database of the nation's waters and the ArcGIS® platform for geographic data analysis and mapping. This book explains how the water that exists on the landscape has been translated into a computer database, and how data about the water, such as chemistry and fish habitat, is linked to this database. Elevation data is also incorporated to produce watersheds at the micro and macro levels. This information, along with climatic data, leads to the creation of water flow and velocity estimates for every segment in the 7.5-million-mile drainage network in the United States. With the development of this complete water information system, the reader is poised to generate new knowledge of the behavior of surface water systems.  Application of the ArcGIS suite of geographic and network analysis tools makes the science of surface water come to life. GIS for Surface Water vividly demonstrates how the vast capabilities of ArcGIS can be easily applied to the National Hydrography Dataset and companion Watershed Boundary Dataset to reveal the intricate properties of complex water networks. A variety of GIS operations are made simpler through the use of ArcGIS. You will be able to input the National Hydrography Dataset in your GIS and trace the path of water within minutes. With just a little more effort, you will be able to create enlightening flow-volume maps showing how much water flows through any given river system. By following basic principles outlined in the book, you will discover that these methods also apply to the science of surface-water systems for any nation. User stories by experienced water analysts arte also included to help buoy your knowledge of GIS for surface water.

Lining up data in ArcGIS : a guide to map projections by Margaret M. Maher Lining Up Data in ArcGIS: A Guide to Map Projections is an easy-to-navigate, troubleshooting reference for any GIS user with the common problem of data misalignment. Completely updated with full-color maps and diagrams from ArcGIS Desktop 10.6 but still compatible with ArcGIS Desktop 10.1 and higher, this book presents practical techniques for identifying data projections and creating custom projections to align data. Formatted for practical use, each chapter can stand alone to address specific issues related to working with coordinate systems. With an added chapter on vertical coordinate systems, plus a newly available data download, the third edition of Lining Up Data will benefit new and experienced users alike. 

Getting to Know Web GIS by Pinde Fu Getting to Know Web GIS, third edition, pairs fundamental principles with step-by-step exercises to teach readers how to share resources online and build Web GIS apps easily and quickly. Start now building Web apps without a single line of programming, and then move on to developing more advanced skills using a variety of Web GIS technology. Instead of focusing on individual products, this book teaches Web GIS technologies as a holistic platform. In each chapter, readers complete an application project using multiple products from the browser/client side to the server side. This edition includes new chapters and sections on big data analysis, image services, raster analysis, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), Arcade, vector tiling, Survey123, ArcGIS API for Python, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), Operations Dashboard, and portal collaboration. A practical manual for classroom lab and on-the-job training, Getting to Know Web GIS includes downloadable teaching slides and exercise data.

Understanding GIS : an ArcGIS Pro project workbook by David Smith; Nathan Strout; Christian Harder; Steven Moore; Tim Ormsby; Thomas Balstrøm The first single-project GIS textbook on the market, Understanding GIS: An ArcGIS Pro Project Workbook, fourth edition is an excellent resource for students and educators seeking a guide for an advanced, single-project-based course that incorporates GIS across a wide range of disciplines. It allows readers to progress through nine lessons using ArcGIS Pro software from Esri to find the best location for a new park along the Los Angeles River in Southern California. Each exercise offers step-by-step instructions, graphics to confirm exercise results, and explanations of key concepts. The book includes access to ArcGIS Desktop software, which includes ArcGIS Pro. Project data (real data, all of it updated) is downloadable from the book's resource web page.

GIS Exercises for Natural Resource Management by Christopher Post; Samuel Esswein; Elena Mikhailova; Brian Ritter; Hamdi Zurqani These exercises have been developed as part of an Introductory Natural Resource Management GIS Course at Clemson University using ESRI(r) ArcGIS(r) ArcMap software. Data and Laboratory Questions to support these exercises, as is possible, are available on email request (cpost@clemson.edu) and/or are directly downloadable from the Internet.

Introduction to GIS Programming and Fundamentals with Python and ArcGIS® by Chaowei Yang Combining GIS concepts and fundamental spatial thinking methodology with real programming examples, this book introduces popular Python-based tools and their application to solving real-world problems. It elucidates the programming constructs of Python with its high-level toolkits and demonstrates its integration with ArcGIS Theory. Filled with hands-on computer exercises in a logical learning workflow this book promotes increased interactivity between instructors and students while also benefiting professionals in the field with vital knowledge to sharpen their programming skills. Readers receive expert guidance on modules, package management, and handling shapefile formats needed to build their own mini-GIS. Comprehensive and engaging commentary, robust contents, accompanying datasets, and classroom-tested exercises are all housed here to permit users to become competitive in the GIS/IT job market and industry.

Spatial analytics with ArcGIS : use the spatial statistics tools provided by ArcGIS and build your own to perform complex geographic analysis by Eric Pimpler Pattern Analysis and cluster mapping made easyAbout This Book* Analyze patterns, clusters, and spatial relationships using ArcGIS tools* Get up to speed in R programming to create custom tools for analysis* Sift through tons of crime and real estate data and analyze it using the tools built in the bookWho This Book Is ForThis book is for ArcGIS developers who want to perform complex geographic analysis through the use of spatial statistics tools including ArcGIS and R. No knowledge of R is assumed.What You Will Learn* Get to know how to measure geographic distributions* Perform clustering analysis including hot spot and outlier analysis* Conduct data conversion tasks using the Utilities toolset* Understand how to use the tools provided by the Mapping Clusters toolset in the Spatial Statistics Toolbox* Get to grips with the basics of R for performing spatial statistical programming* Create custom ArcGIS tools with R and ArcGIS Bridge* Understand the application of Spatial Statistics tools and the R programming language through case studiesIn DetailSpatial statistics has the potential to provide insight that is not otherwise available through traditional GIS tools. This book is designed to introduce you to the use of spatial statistics so you can solve complex geographic analysis.The book begins by introducing you to the many spatial statistics tools available in ArcGIS. You will learn how to analyze patterns, map clusters, and model spatial relationships with these tools. Further on, you will explore how to extend the spatial statistics tools currently available in ArcGIS, and use the R programming language to create custom tools in ArcGIS through the ArcGIS Bridge using real-world examples.At the end of the book, you will be presented with two exciting case studies where you will be able to practically apply all your learning to analyze and gain insights into real estate data.Style and approachFilled with live examples that you can code along with, this book will show you different methods and techniques to effectively analyze spatial data with ArcGIS and the R language. The exciting case studies at the end will help you immediately put your learning to practice.

ArcPy and ArcGIS : automating ArcGIS for Desktop and ArcGIS Online with Python by Silas Toms; Dara O'Beirne Use Python modules such as ArcPy, ArcREST and the ArcGIS API for Python to automate the analysis and mapping of geospatial data.About This Book* Perform GIS analysis faster by automating tasks.* Access the spatial data contained within shapefiles and geodatabases and transform between spatial reference systems.* Automate the mapping of geospatial analyses and production of map books.Who This Book Is ForIf you are a GIS student or professional who needs an understanding of how to use ArcPy to reduce repetitive tasks and perform analysis faster, this book is for you. It is also a valuable book for Python programmers who want to understand how to automate geospatial analyses and implement ArcGIS Online data management. What You Will Learn* Understand how to integrate Python into ArcGIS and make GIS analysis faster and easier.* Create Python script using ArcGIS ModelBuilder.* Learn to use ArcGIS online feature services and the basics of the ArcGIS REST API* Understand the unique Python environment that is new with ArcGIS Pro* Learn about the new ArcGIS Python API and how to use Anaconda and Jupyter with it* Learn to control ArcGIS Enterprise using ArcPyIn DetailArcGIS allows for complex analyses of geographic information. The ArcPy module is used to script these ArcGIS analyses, providing a productive way to perform geo-analyses and automate map production.The second edition of the book focuses on new Python tools, such as the ArcGIS API for Python. Using Python, this book will guide you from basic Python scripting to advanced ArcPy script tools.This book starts off with setting up your Python environment for ArcGIS automation. Then you will learn how to output maps using ArcPy in MXD and update feature class in a geodatabase using arcpy and ArcGIS Online. Next, you will be introduced to ArcREST library followed by examples on querying, updating and manipulating ArcGIS Online feature services. Further, you will be enabling your scripts in the browser and directly interacting with ArcGIS Online using Jupyter notebook. Finally, you can learn ways to use of ArcPy to control ArcGIS Enterprise and explore topics on deployments, data quality assurances, data updates, version control, and editing safeguards.By the end of the book, you will be equipped with the knowledge required to create automated analysis with administration reducing the time-consuming nature of GIS.Style and approachThe book takes a pragmatic approach, showing ways to automate repetitive tasks and utilizing features of ArcPy with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS online.

Making spatial decisions using ArcGIS Pro : a workbook by Kathryn Keranen; Robert Kolvoord "How can we protect...?" "Where do we allocate...?" "What's the extent and pattern of...?" You have questions in a spatial context; Making Spatial Decisions Using ArcGIS Pro has answers based in The Science of Where(tm). Making Spatial Decisions Using ArcGIS Pro is a textbook that provides the user with a broad overview of the capabilities of using ArcGIS Pro to use geospatial tools to solve real-world problems. This book takes full advantage of the integrative nature of ArcGIS Pro and its advanced capabilities to seamlessly unite cloud-based and desktop GIS. The lessons included in this book have been adapted and updated from lessons from Keranen and Kolvoord's popular first three Esri Press books: Making Spatial Decisions Using GIS, Making Spatial Decisions Using GIS and Remote Sensing, and Making Spatial Decisions Using GIS and Lidar. The print book includes access to a 180-day trial of ArcGIS® Pro software. 

The ArcGIS book : 10 big ideas about applying the science of where by Christian Harder (Editor) This is your learn-by-doing guide into ArcGIS, the powerful mapping and analysis system created by the geospatial pioneers at Esri. It's not just something you read, but something you do. < The ArcGIS Book: 10 Big Ideas about Applying The Science of Where and its companion website provide access to hundreds of live maps from the worldwide ArcGIS user community. Each big idea in the title is a chapter in the book about the ways that GIS technology can unlock your data to reveal deeper insights and a better understanding of virtually any problem with a geographic dimension. Visit the book website and click on any map to start exploring and learning. Then enable your own free Learn ArcGIS account to create beautiful story maps, mobile apps, web maps, and 3D scenes that you can share online. Each chapter concludes with a hands-on lesson from the Learn ArcGIS catalog--authentic GIS activities based on real-world problem solving and data. Get your free account and see this book come alive at: www.TheArcGISBook.com

Working with Lidar Using ArcGIS Desktop by John McGee; James Campbell; Tammy Parece Lidar imagery provides valuable information in the field of remote sensing, allowing users to determine elevation, vegetation structure, and terrain with remarkable levels of detail. This manual will lead ArcGIS Desktop users through the tools and methods needed to access, process, and analyze lidar data. Foreword by Dr. Valarie Thomas

Building web and mobile ArcGIS Server applications with JavaScript : build exciting custom web and mobile GIS applications with the ArcGIS Server API for JavaScript by Eric Pimpler; Mark Lewin Master the ArcGIS API for JavaScript to build web and mobile applications using this practical guide.About This Book* Develop ArcGIS Server applications with JavaScript, both for traditional web browsers as well as the mobile platform* Make your maps informative with intuitive geographic layers, user interface widgets, and more* Integrate ArcGIS content into your custom applications and perform analytics with the ArcGIS OnlineWho This Book Is ForIf you are a web or mobile application developer, who wants to create GIS applications in your respective platform, this book is ideal for you. You will need Java Script programming experience to get the most out of this book. Although designed as an introductory to intermediate level book, it will also be useful for more advanced developers who are new to the topic of developing applications with ArcGIS Server.What You Will Learn* To create an application with the ArcGIS API for JavaScript* Build and display a broad range of different geometry types to represent features on the map* The best way to leverage a feature layer and display related attribute data* The functionality of the wide range of widgets and how to use them effectively* Query data to gain new insights into the information it contains* Work with tasks to discover and locate features on the map* Using the geocoder and associated widgets* The ability of the API to provide turn by turn directions and routing capabilities* How to use the Geometry Engine and Geometry Service tasks for common geoprocessing operations* Integrate content on ArcGIS online and add it to your custom web mapping applicationIn DetailThe ArcGIS API for JavaScript enables you to quickly build web and mobile mapping applications that include sophisticated GIS capabilities, yet are easy and intuitive for the user.Aimed at both new and experienced web developers, this practical guide gives you everything you need to get started with the API. After a brief introduction to HTML/CSS/JavaScript, you'll embed maps in a web page, add the tiled, dynamic, and streaming data layers that your users will interact with, and mark up the map with graphics. You will learn how to quickly incorporate a broad range of useful user interface elements and GIS functionality to your application with minimal effort using prebuilt widgets. As the book progresses, you will discover and use the task framework to query layers with spatial and attribute criteria, search for and identify features on the map, geocode addresses, perform network analysis and routing, and add custom geoprocessing operations. Along the way, we cover exciting new features such as the client-side geometry engine, learn how to integrate content from ArcGIS.com, and use your new skills to build mobile web mapping applications.We conclude with a look at version 4 of the ArcGIS API for JavaScript (which is being developed in parallel with version 3.x) and what it means for you as a developer.Style and approachReaders will be taken through a series of exercises that will demonstrate how to efficiently build ArcGIS Server applications for the mobile and web.

The ArcGIS imagery book : new view, new vision by Clint Brown (Editor); Christian Harder (Editor) Explore how imagery and remote sensing power modern GIS. With The ArcGIS Imagery Book, you will roll up your sleeves and quickly begin putting imagery to smarter, more skillful use with your GIS. Even armchair geographers will appreciate this book and its electronic companion www.thearcgisimagerybook.com for the wealth of gorgeous, inspiring, and occasionally troubling images and links to powerful web apps and maps that weave interesting stories about our planet and the issues we face. Appropriate for those very familiar with geographic information systems and those who have never heard of the term.

Instructional Guide for the ArcGIS Imagery Book by Kathryn Keranen; Lyn Malone This companion textbook to The ArcGIS Imagery Book: New View, New Vision (Esri Press, 2016) builds on the foundational concepts laid out in The ArcGIS Imagery Book. Whether you are a self-learner, currently teaching, or are planning to teach GIS, this guide provides the materials to develop and apply ArcGIS Imagery tools and concepts. Using The ArcGIS Imagery Book's structure as a starting point, each chapter provides students and teachers with activities, resources, lessons and data that reflect the interaction between components of ArcGIS Online, as well as GIS applications for publishing to the web and mobile devices. A combination of scenario driven and skill-based lessons (including many that don't require downloading any software), not only offer practice in the use of these tools but also inspire a deeper understanding of the potential and power of Web GIS. Includes downloadable instructor resources.

GIS tutorial 1 for ArcGIS Pro : a platform workbook by Wilpen L. Gorr; Kristen S. Kurland GIS Tutorial 1 for ArcGIS® Pro: A Platform Workbook is an introductory text for learning ArcGIS Pro, the premier professional desktop GIS application. In-depth exercises that use ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and other ArcGIS apps feature the latest GIS technology to show readers how to make maps, how to create and analyze spatial data, and how to manage systems with GIS. Incorporating proven teaching methods in detailed exercises, "Your Turn" sections, and expanded homework assignments, this book is suited to learning GIS in a classroom. Wilpen L. Gorr and Kristen S. Kurland have written the top-selling GIS Tutorial 1: Basic Workbook, GIS Tutorial for Health, and GIS Tutorial for Crime Analysis. Resources for instructors are also available upon request.

ArcGIS for Environmental and Water Issues by William Bajjali This textbook is a step-by-step tutorial on the applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in environmental and water resource issues. It provides information about GIS and its applications, specifically using the most advanced ESRI GIS technology and its extensions.&nbsp; Eighteen chapters cover GIS applications in the field of earth sciences and water resources in detail from the ground up. Author William Bajjali explains what a GIS is and what it is used for, the basics of map classification, data acquisition, coordinate systems and projections, vectorization, geodatabase and relational database, data editing, geoprocessing, suitability modeling, working with raster, watershed delineation, mathematical and statistical interpolation, and more advanced techniques, tools and extensions such as ArcScan, Topology, Geocoding, Hydrology, Geostatistical Analyst, Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, 3-D Analyst. ArcPad, ESRI's cutting-edge mobile GIS software, is covered in detail as well. &nbsp; &nbsp; Each chapter contains concrete case studies and exercises - many from the author's own work in the United States and Middle East. This volume is targeted toward advanced undergraduates, but could also be useful for professionals and for anyone who utilizes GIS or practices spatial analysis in relation to geology, hydrology, ecology, and environmental sciences.

Python for ArcGIS by Laura Tateosian This book introduces Python scripting for geographic information science (GIS) workflow optimization using ArcGIS. It builds essential programming skills for automating GIS analysis. Over 200 sample Python scripts and 175 classroom-tested exercises reinforce the learning objectives. Readers will learn to: * Write and run Python in the ArcGIS Python Window, the PythonWin IDE, and the PyScripter IDE * Work with Python syntax and data types * Call ArcToolbox tools, batch process GIS datasets, and manipulate map documents using the arcpy package * Read and modify proprietary and ASCII text GIS data * Parse HTML web pages and KML datasets * Create Web pages and fetch GIS data from Web sources. * Build user-interfaces with the native Python file dialog toolkit or the ArcGIS Script tools and PyToolboxes Python for ArcGIS is designed as a primary textbook for advanced-level students in GIS. Researchers, government specialists and professionals working in GIS will also find this book useful as a reference.

GIS tutorial 1 : basic workbook by Wilpen L. Gorr; Kristen S. Kurland GIS Tutorial 1: Basic Workbook&nbsp;is a top-selling introductory text for learning ArcGIS 10.3.x for Desktop. The workbook presents GIS tools and functionality, including querying interactive maps, collecting data, and running geoprocessing tools. Incorporating proven teaching methods in detailed exercises, "Your Turn" sections, and homework assignments, this book is suited to learning GIS in a classroom. The latest edition includes a new chapter about analyzing street network data to solve routing and facility location problems using ArcGIS Network Analyst. Data for completing the exercises is available for download. Instructor resources are also available.

GIS tutorial 2 : spatial analysis workbook by David W. Allen GIS Tutorial 2: Spatial Analysis Workbook provides hands-on exercises for intermediate-level GIS users to build problem-solving and analysis skills. A companion to the concepts in The Esri® Guide to GIS Analysis book series, GIS Tutorial 2 gives experience with various spatial analysis methods, including location analysis; change over time, location, and value comparisons; geographic distribution; pattern analysis; and cluster identification. This edition has been updated for ArcGIS 10.3 for Desktop. Downloadable data is available on the Esri Press Book Resources web page, esripress.esri.com\bookresources. Additional resources are available for instructors.

Learning Arcgis for Desktop by Daniela Cristiana Docan Create, analyze, and map your spatial data with ArcGIS for DesktopAbout This Book- Learn how to use ArcGIS for Desktop to create and manage geographic data, perform vector and raster analysis, design maps, and share your results- Solve real-world problems and share your valuable results using the powerful instruments of ArcGIS for Desktop- Step-by-step tutorials cover the main editing, analyzing, and mapping tools in ArcGIS for DesktopWho This Book Is ForThis book is ideal for those who want to learn how to use the most important component of Esri's ArcGIS platform, ArcGIS for Desktop. It would be helpful to have a bit of familiarity with the basic concepts of GIS. Even if you have no prior GIS experience, this book will get you up and running quickly.What You Will Learn- Understand the functionality of ArcGIS for Desktop applications- Explore coordinate reference system concepts and work with different map projections- Create, populate, and document a file geodatabase- Manage, create, and edit feature shapes and attributes- Built automate analysis workfl ows with ModelBuilder- Apply basic principles of map design to create good-looking maps- Analyze raster and three-dimensional data with the Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst extensionsIn DetailArcGIS for Desktop is one of the main components of the ESRI ArcGIS platform used to support decision making and solve real-world mapping problems. Learning ArcGIS for Desktop is a tutorial-based guide that provides a practical experience for those who are interested in start working with ArcGIS.The first five chapters cover the basic concepts of working with the File Geodatabase, as well as editing and symbolizing geospatial data. Then, the book focuses on planning and performing spatial analysis on vector and raster data using the geoprocessing and modeling tools. Finally, the basic principles of cartography design will be used to create a quality map that presents the information that resulted from the spatial analysis previously performed. To keep you learning throughout the chapters, all exercises have partial and final results stored in the dataset that accompanies the book. Finally, the book offers more than it promises by using the ArcGIS Online component in the tutorials as source of background data and for results sharing Style and approachThis easy-to-follow guide is full of hands-on exercises that use open and free geospatial datasets. The basic features of the ArcGIS for Desktop are explained in a step-by-step style.

ArcGIS for JavaScript developers by example : a practical guide to get you creating powerful mapping applications using the rich set of features provided by the ArcGIS JavaScript API by Jayakrishnan Vijayaraghavan; Yogesh Dhanapal A practical guide to get you creating powerful mapping applications using the rich set of features provided by the ArcGIS JavaScript APIAbout This Book- Unshackle your GIS application from a workstation! Get running with three major web mapping projects covering all the important aspects of the ArcGIS JavaScript API.- Set a strong foundation for the ArcGIS JavaScript API and modular coding with dojo.- Gain a crystal clear understanding of the ArcGIS JavaScript, and become skilled in creating exciting and interesting geospatial apps.Who This Book Is ForThis book is for JavaScript developers who wish to develop amazing mapping applications using the rich set of features provided by the ArcGIS JavaScript API, but more than that, a spatial frame of mind will help a long way.What You Will Learn- Find out what you need to develop a web mapping application in the ArcGIS environment- Get to know about the major features provided by the ArcGIS JavaScript API- See the coding best practices to develop modular dojo-based JavaScript applications- Get to grips with writing custom re-usable dojo modules using dojo and esri modules and dijits- Understand how to use various ArcGIS data sources and other open geospatial data available on the web- Discover how to query spatial data and get the best out of your data using analytical techniques- Master the art of rendering your map beautifully and create wonderful data visualizations using non-map objects such as charts- Grasp how to create secure and scalable web mapsIn DetailThe book starts by explaining the basics of the ArcGIS web mapping ecosystem. The book walks you through the development of six major applications, covering a wide variety of topics such as querying, rendering, advanced data visualization and performing map analytics. It also emphasizes on writing modular code using pure dojo, which is the preferred platform for developing web GIS applications using ArcGIS JavaScript API.By the end of the book, you will have gained enough practical experience to architect a robust and visually powerful mapping application using the API. Style and approach This is a practical, hands-on guide on using the ArcGIS JavaScript API to develop mapping applications. It is packed with three progressively challenging and diverse projects that explain the plethora of API and dojo topics.

The ArcGIS book : 10 big ideas about applying geography to your world by Christian Harder (Editor) This book helps you understand and use Web GIS, a powerful mapping technology that is transforming the way we apply and share geographic information. Each "big idea" is part of the ArcGIS platform and it's big because it empowers you, enabling you to do new things and to accomplish familiar tasks more quickly and with ease. This is a hands-on book that you work with as much as read. By the end, using Learn ArcGIS lessons, you'll be able to say you made a story map, conducted geographic analysis, edited geographic data, worked in a 3D web scene, built a 3D model of Venice, and more. Interact with The ArcGIS Book online at www.TheArcGISBook.com.

Instructional Guide for the ArcGIS Book by Kathryn Keranen; Lyn Malone This companion textbook to The ArcGIS Book: 10 Big Ideas about Applying Geography to Your World (Esri Press, 2015) builds on the foundational concepts laid out in The ArcGIS Book. Whether you are a self-learner, currently teaching, or are planning to teach GIS, this guide provides the materials to develop and apply ArcGIS tools and concepts. Using The ArcGIS Book's structure as a starting point, each chapter provides students and teachers with activities, resources, lessons and data that reflect the interaction between components of ArcGIS Online, as well as GIS applications for publishing to the web and mobile devices. A combination of scenario driven and skill-based lessons (including many that don't require downloading any software), not only offer practice in the use of these tools but also inspire a deeper understanding of the potential and power of Web GIS. Includes downloadable instructor resources.

Crime Analysis with Crime Mapping by Rachel Boba Santos Crime Analysis With Crime Mapping, Fourth Edition provides students and practitioners with a solid foundation for&nbsp;understanding the conceptual nature and practice of crime analysis to assist police in preventing and reducing crime and disorder. Author Rachel Boba Santos offers an in-depth description of this emerging field, as well as guidelines and techniques for conducting crime analysis supported by evidence-based research, real world application, and recent innovations in the field. As the only introductory core text for crime analysis, this must-have resource presents readers with opportunities to apply theory, research methods, and statistics&nbsp;to careers that support and enhance the effectiveness of modern policing.

A Python Primer for ArcGIS by Nathan Jennings A Python Primer for ArcGIS(r) Workbook I (1 of 3) The automation of geoprocessing tasks is a common practice among GIS professionals. Python is the standard programming language for ArcGIS and other fields such as remote sensing, GPS, spatial modeling, and statistical analysis. A Python Primer for ArcGIS(r) Workbook series combines fundamental Python programming structures to help professionals automate common geoprocessing functions. Thorough explanations of programming concepts are included along with user-friendly demonstrations that enable readers to develop programs on their own. In addition, chapters contain exercises and questions that aid in the application of each chapter's highlighted principles. Workbook I provides a practical introduction using Python for ArcGIS geoprocessing. Readers will learn some Python basics ending with writing a simple geoprocessing script. Workbook II contains coding strategies for common GIS tasks and processes. Workbook III completes the Workbook series by focusing on Python functions, creating custom Python script tools, Python Add-ins, and script automation. Workbook II can be ordered here:https://www.createspace.com/5215222 Workbook III can be ordered here:https://www.createspace.com/6279064 Follow for changes, updates, and new material: Blog: http://education.urbandalespatial.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/urbandalegis

ArcGIS by example : develop three engaging ArcGIS applications to address your real-world mapping scenarios by Hussein Nasser Develop three engaging ArcGIS applications to address your real-world mapping scenariosAbout This Book- Design, build and run ArcGIS applications using ArcObjects SDK- Extend ArcGIS objects and use add -ins to deploy applications on top of ArcGIS- An example-centric practical guide to help you understand mapping scenarios with ArcGISWho This Book Is ForIf you are an application developer and wish to enhance your skills for the GIS domain with ArcGIS, then this book is for you. Previous experience with ArcGIS is not required.What You Will Learn- Use essential ArcGIS code to query geodatabases- Communicate with ArcGIS maps, with the help of critical designing and optimisation tips- Highlight and interact with objects on your map- Query ArcGIS geodatabases with related data to display your information on ArcGIS- Edit your underlying geodatabase- Explore strategies for the adaptation of various types of spatial analysis techniques into the GIS framework- Analyze tools for Geographical Information Systems and remote sensing- Experience ArcGIS's advanced tools for manipulation of shapefiles and geodatabasesIn DetailArcGIS is a geographic information system (GIS) for working with maps and geographic information. It is considered the turnkey solution to creating and sharing interactive maps. ArcGIS is designed to work the way you work. With nothing to install and set up, ArcGIS helps you make your work productive from day one.The book covers the design and development of three ArcGIS applications to guide the readers in crafting their own GIS solution as per their requirements. The book begins by giving you a refresher on the concepts of ArcGIS. Without wasting any time, you'll begin with developing your first ArcGIS application. You will be developing a cell tower analysis tool. Following this, you will be guided through mapping signal strength and real - time manoeuvring in your GIS system. You will then move on to the second application of the book: a restaurant mapping system. The application will allow tourists to browse restaurants on a map, according to their preferences. Next, you will learn how to work with reviews and ratings and also cover some of the advanced searching options offered by ArcGIS. You will then make use of advanced ArcObjects to develop your third application: an excavation planning manager. The book will conclude by teaching you how work out excavation cost calculations and also saving and retrieving your excavation designs.Style and approachThe book offers an enhanced way of learning ArcGIS, through the design and development of three applications throughout its length. In addition to this the book also covers features that you can add to your application as you develop each one covered in the book.

Making Spatial Decisions Using GIS and Lidar by Kathryn Keranen; Robert Kolvoor The third book in the Making Spatial Decisions series, Making Spatial Decisions Using GIS and Lidar, focuses on scenario-based problem solving using an integrated workflow in ArcGIS® for Desktop. The scenarios in Making Spatial Decisions Using GIS and Lidar feature lidar as the primary data source and lidar-related analysis as the primary skill focus. Lidar is a powerful, and increasingly popular, data source used to create elevation and terrain models with very high accuracy. Students and self-learners can use the exercises in this book to develop their GIS skills. Downloadable data and access to a 180-day trial of ArcGIS are available on the Esri Press Book Resources web page, esripress.esri.com/bookresources. Instructor resources are available by request.

Learning ArcGIS Pro : create, analyze, maintain, and share 2D and 3D maps with the powerful tools of ArcGIS Pro by Tripp Corbin GISP Create, analyze, maintain, and share 2D and 3D maps with the powerful tools of ArcGIS ProAbout This Book- Visualize GIS data in 2D and 3D maps- Create GIS projects for quick and easy access to data, maps, and analysis tools- A practical guide that helps to import maps, globes, and scenes from ArcMap, ArcScene, or ArcGlobeWho This Book Is ForThis book is for anyone wishing to learn how ArcGIS Pro can be used to create maps and perform geospatial analysis. It will be especially helpful for those that have used ArcMap and ArcCatalog in the past and are looking to migrate to Esri's newest desktop GIS solution. Though previous GIS experience is not required, you must have a solid foundation using Microsoft Windows. It is also helpful if you understand how to manage folders and files within the Microsoft Windows environment.What You Will Learn- Install ArcGIS Pro and assign Licenses to users in your organization- Navigate and use the ArcGIS Pro ribbon interface to create maps and perform analysis- Create and manage ArcGIS Pro GIS Projects- Create 2D and 3D maps to visualize and analyze data- Author map layouts using cartographic tools and best practices to show off the results of your analysis and maps- Import existing map documents, scenes, and globes into your new ArcGIS Pro projects quickly- Create standardized workflows using Tasks- Automate analysis and processes using ModelBuilder and PythonIn DetailArcGIS Pro is Esri's newest desktop GIS application with powerful tools for visualizing, maintaining, and analyzing data. ArcGIS Pro makes use of the modern ribbon interface and 64-bit processing to increase the speed and efficiency of using GIS. It allows users to create amazing maps in both 2D and 3D quickly and easily.This book will take you from software installation to performing geospatial analysis. It is packed with how-to's for a host of commonly-performed tasks. You will start by learning how to download and install the software including hardware limitations and recommendations. Then you are exposed to the new Ribbon interface and how its smart design can make finding tools easier.After you are exposed to the new interface, you are walked through the steps to create a new GIS Project to provide quick access to project resources. With a project created, you will learn how to construct 2D and 3D maps including how to add layers, adjust symbology, and control labeling. Next you will learn how to access and use analysis tools to help you answer real-world questions.Lastly, you will learn how processes can be automated and standardized in ArcGIS Pro using Tasks, Models, and Python Scripts.This book will provide an invaluable resource for all those seeking to use ArcGIS Pro as their primary GIS application or for those looking to migrate from ArcMap and ArcCatalog.Style and approachThis book includes detailed explanations of the GIS functionality and workflows in ArcGIS Pro. These are supported by easy-to-follow exercises that will help you gain an understanding of how to use ArcGIS Pro to perform a range of tasks.

GIS Tutorial for Health by Kristen S. Kurland; Wilpen L. Gorr A handbook for teaching GIS to healthcare professionals, this reference discusses learning GIS software in the context of visualizing and analyzing health-related data. By outlining a hands-on approach that simulates how a GIS project would be developed in the real world, the included exercises set the student loose on real data with a tangible, clearly-defined end-product as the goal. A companion CD-ROM includes additional exercises for each tutorial chapter with integrated cases that cut across chapters.

GIS Tutorial for Python Scripting by David W. Allen GIS Tutorial for Python Scripting uses practical examples, exercises, and assignments to help students develop proficiency using Python® in ArcGIS® GIS Tutorial for Python builds upon previously acquired GIS skills and takes them to the next level with the use of Python. Knowledge of Python® a key tool for scripting geoprocessing functions and tasks in ArcGIS for Desktop® is expanded through hands-on programming geared to automating GIS applications. Exercise data is provided, and instructor resources are available.

ArcGIS Web Development by Rene Rubalcava Summary ArcGIS Web Development is an example-rich tutorial designed to teach developers to use the ArcGIS JavaScript API to build custom GIS web applications. About the Technology Now you can unshackle your GIS application from a workstation! Using the ArcGIS JavaScript API, developers can build mobile and web-based maps and applications driven by ArcGIS data and functionality. Experienced ArcGIS developers will find that the familiar development environment provides a smooth transition to the web. Web developers new to GIS will be pleased by how easily they can apply their existing skills to GIS applications. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Book ArcGIS Web Development is an example-rich guide that teaches you to use the ArcGIS JavaScript API to build custom GIS web applications. The book begins with easy-to-follow examples that introduce readers to the ArcGIS JavaScript API and show how you can apply simple customizations. As the book progresses, you'll explore a full-scale, web-mapping application. By the end you will be able to build web apps that have features you'd ordinarily expect to find only in dedicated GIS applications. Written for web developers familiar with JavaScript and basic GIS concepts. Experience with ArcGIS is helpful, but not necessary. What's Inside Build web-based GIS applications Customize the ArcGIS Javascript API tools Bring ArcGIS data to the web Create secure logins for mobile app users About the Author Rene Rubalcava is the cofounder of SmartGeoTech, Inc., a GIS development company specializing in Esri technologies. Table of Contents PART 1 ARCGIS JAVASCRIPT FOUNDATION GIS as a tool Introducing core API concepts Working with the REST API PART 2 SAMPLE USE CASE Building an application Developing a custom data-collection application Building a desktop browser application Advanced techniques APPENDICES Setting up your environment Dojo basics Configuring a proxy

Python Scripting for ArcGIS by Paul A. Zandbergen This book is a guide for experienced users of ArcGIS® Desktop to get started with Python scripting without needing previous programming experience. Experience with other scripting or programming languages (Perl, VBA, VB script, Java, C++) is helpful but not required. Readers are expected to have good general ArcGIS skills and a basic understanding of geoprocessing procedures. There are 14 chapters with corresponding exercises on an accompanying DVD. Also included is access to a 180-day trial of ArcGIS® 10.1 for Desktop.

Understanding GIS : an ArcGIS project workbook by Christian Harder; Tim Ormsby; Thomas Balstrom; Steven Moore; David Smith; Nathan Strout Note: As of mid-2017, this title has been marked as Out of Print, and any new copies purchased are coming from a third party vendor. As such, trial software codes (EVA codes) printed in the book cannot be guaranteed and are not replaceable. Purchase at your own risk. Esri Press recommends, instead, that you review and purchase the 4th edition of this book (ISBN: 978-1589482425). Understanding GIS: An ArcGIS Project Workbook explains the methods and tools needed to apply GIS analysis to a spatial problem by finding the best location for a new park along the Los Angeles River in Southern California. Through this process, readers develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and learn to use ArcGIS® 10.1 for Desktop software from Esri®.&nbsp; Understanding GIS: An ArcGIS Project Workbook includes valuable learning materials: --Self-paced tutorials. The project is carried out progressively in nine lessons comprising more than thirty exercises. Each exercise has step-by-step instructions, graphics to confirm your results, and explanations of key concepts.ArcGIS 10.1 for Desktop software. --The book includes access to ArcGIS 10.1 for Desktop software (180-day use) to perform the analysis. The book's DVD includes project data. --An online Understanding GIS Resource Center includes the book's final lesson in PDF format, "GIS TV" videos that walk you through the exercises in real time, exercise results for each lesson, and more.

Fieldwork Handbook: a Practical Guide on the Go by Marika Vertzonis Make your work in the field more efficient and productive with the how-to of location intelligence. A biologist in a rain forest making observations on indigenous frogs, an engineer maintaining utility equipment, or a citizen scientist taking water samples from a creek are all doing fieldwork. Their work is anchored by location. No matter what electronic tools they take into the field, they all take a notebook or a guidebook. As you head into the field along with all your equipment, be sure to include this practical fieldwork guide. Fieldwork Handbook gives you tips, best practices, and activities that make your work in the field more productive and successful. No matter how you use location intelligence in the field, you can up your game with this book and improve your experience. Covering preparation, equipment, workflows, and data, this book will teach you how to Organize and reconcile field data Effectively coordinate and dispatch field resources Refine fieldwork workflows Sync the office with the field Author and Esri product engineer Marika Vertzonis learned about geospatial technology in the field, and she knows what you need to know. This handbook is your friend in the field.

ArcGIS Pro 3. x Cookbook: Create, Manage, Analyze, Maintain, and Visualize Geospatial Data Using ArcGIS Pro by Tripp Corbin GISP; Kirk Larson (Foreword by) Leverage the powerful tools in Esri's ArcGIS Pro to perform geospatial analysis Key Features Harness the power of ArcGIS Pro to build informative maps showcasing your GIS data Analyze geospatial data through proximity, spatial statistics, and hotspot analysis Increase data entry efficiency and quality with advanced geodatabase behavior Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description ArcGIS Pro, Esri's newest desktop GIS application, offers powerful tools for visualizing, maintaining, and analyzing data. This cookbook will help existing ArcMap users transition to ArcGIS Pro and teach new users how to utilize its GIS tools effectively. You'll learn how to create geodatabases, convert data formats, link tables from outside sources, edit 2D and 3D data, ensure data integrity with topology, and enable advanced geodatabase behavior. By the end, you'll be able to effectively use ArcGIS Pro as your primary desktop GIS application, maintaining, analyzing, and displaying data using common methods and tools. What you will learn Navigate the new ArcGIS Pro ribbon interface Create and publish 2D and 3D maps Edit data using standard tools and topology Link data together using joins, relates, and relationship classes Create a new geodatabase and validate data using domains, subtypes, attribute rules, and contingent values Convert data formats and project data to new coordinate systems Perform proximity analysis and map clusters with hotspot analysis Conduct advanced 3D analysis with 3D Analyst extension Who this book is for This book is for GIS professionals, architects, specialists, analysts, and technicians looking to learn how to use ArcGIS Pro and the powerful data editing, analysis, and creation tools it offers. Those who are just getting started with ArcGIS Pro and wish to expand their skills, as well as those who want to migrate to this platform will also find this book helpful. While some basic GIS experience is helpful, it's not a prerequisite. ]]>

Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3. 2 by Michael Law; Amy Collins Learn to use ArcGIS Pro confidently, quickly, and effectively with the newest edition in this best-selling series. Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2 introduces readers to ArcGIS Pro, the world's most powerful desktop GIS. Geographic information system (GIS) software provides mapping and analytic capabilities that give people and organizations powerful location intelligence. Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2 walks readers through exploring ArcGIS Online, using 3D GIS, building a geodatabase, creating maps for web and physical presentations, and more. With more than 300 full-color images, Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2 clarifies complicated processes, such as developing a geoprocessing model, using Python to write a script tool, and creating space-time cubes for analysis in easy-to-follow workflows. Throughout the book, short sidebars about real-world GIS scenarios in specific industries help readers understand how ArcGIS Pro can be used widely to solve problems. At the end of each chapter, a summary and glossary help reinforce the skills learned. This edition has been completely updated for use with ArcGIS Pro 3.2. The Getting to Know series has been teaching readers about GIS for more than 20 years. Ideal for students, self-learners, and professionals who want to learn the premier GIS desktop application, Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2 is a textbook and desk reference designed to show users how to use ArcGIS Pro successfully.

Top 20 Essential Skills for ArcGIS Online by Craig Carpenter; Jian Lange; Bern Szukalski Making interactive web maps has never been easier.&nbsp; Top 20 Essential Skills for ArcGIS Online&nbsp;guides readers, step by step, through the process of creating maps that simplify location data and unlock spatial insights. In just a few clicks, you'll publish professional web maps that use smart, data-driven mapping styles and powerful analysis tools. These bite-sized chapters demonstrate how to create layers, build web maps, and showcase your location data in professional visualizations. Each chapter takes about 45 minutes to complete. Top 20 Essential Skills for ArcGIS Online&nbsp;includes: Easy-to-understand, step-by-step tutorials Simple instructions with plenty of screenshots showing what to do Resources that provide readers with self-paced learning opportunities By the end of this book, you'll know: Smart mapping, blend modes, effects, setting visibility ranges, and other basic cartography techniques ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, ArcGIS Notebooks, charts, forms, and data pipelines How to share your maps to the world Top 20 Essential Skills for ArcGIS Online is perfect for students looking for a comprehensive guide to follow from beginning to end, professionals looking to learn specific skills, or those who want a single, reliable, comprehensive resource for learning how to create web maps. Make your own interactive web maps using the first book from Esri Press exclusively for ArcGIS Online.

Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro by Paul A. Zandbergen Unlock the power of Python in ArcGIS® Pro with this definitive, easy-to-follow guide designed for users with limited programming or scripting experience. Get started learning to write Python scripts to automate tasks in ArcGIS Pro with Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro. This book begins with the fundamentals of Python programming and then dives into how to write useful Python scripts that work with spatial data in ArcGIS Pro. You'll learn how to use geoprocessing tools; describe, create, and update data; and execute specialized tasks. With step-by-step instructions, practical examples, and insightful guidance, you'll be able to write scripts that will automate and improve your ArcGIS Pro workflows. This third edition has been revised for ArcGIS Pro 3.2 and Python 3.9.18 and includes updated images; a fully updated chapter 2; and expanded chapters 4, 8, 9, and 10. The key topics you will learn include: Python fundamentals Setting up a Python editor Automating geoprocessing tasks using ArcPy(tm) Exploring and manipulating spatial and tabular data Working with geometries using cursors Working with rasters and map algebra Map scripting Debugging and error handling Helpful points to remember, key terms, and review questions are included at the end of each chapter to reinforce your understanding of Python. Corresponding data and tutorials are available online. Whether you're new to Python or already have some experience, Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro is the go-to resource for learning the versatility of Python coding to solve problems and enhance productivity and efficiency in ArcGIS Pro.

Advanced Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro by Paul A. Zandbergen Tackle complex spatial data tasks effortlessly with this easy-to-follow guide to writing specialized Python scripts and developing tools for spatial data&#8239;in ArcGIS® Pro. Advanced Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro&#8239;follows up on the topics explained in&#8239;Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro&#8239;(Esri Press, 2024) and is now updated for ArcGIS Pro 3.2. Intended for users who have a good foundation in Python, this book explores how to develop scripts into tools and notebooks to share with others, use third-party packages, and learn other more specialized tasks. By the end of this book, you'll be confident in writing more advanced scripts, developing them into tools and notebooks, and sharing them with others. The key topics you will learn include: Creating custom functions and classes Writing specialized scripts using&#8239;ArcPy(tm) Creating Python script tools and Python toolboxes Sharing scripts and tools Managing Python packages and environments Migrating scripts from Python 2 to 3 NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib Creating and using notebooks ArcGIS API for Python and&#8239;Jupyter&#8239;Notebook Helpful points to remember, key terms, and review questions are included at the end of each chapter to reinforce your understanding of Python. Companion data and tutorials are available online. Packed with advanced techniques and practical examples, Advanced Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro&#8239;is perfect for more experienced ArcGIS Pro users who are looking to upgrade their Python skills and enhance their workflows.

GIS: an Introduction to Mapping Technologies by Patrick McHaffie; Sungsoon Hwang; Cassie Follett The second edition of this introductory GIS textbook is thoroughly rewritten and updated to respond to the demand for critical engagement with technologies that address relevant issues across several disciplines preparing students for higher-level work in geotechnologies.

Designing Map Interfaces: Patterns for Building Effective Map Apps by Michael Gaigg Create useful and usable map apps that your users will love. Turn your next map app project into a success with Designing Map Interfaces: Patterns for Building Effective Map Apps. Whether you're configuring an out-of-the-box solution, building an app using one of the readily available app builder tools, or working on a custom app project, this book will guide you toward developing more useful and usable apps. Current courses for application development focus on technology and architecture rather than the tenets of interface design. This book teaches GIS professionals, developers, and designers the principles and best practices that will help them create stunning consumer-grade apps. Designing Map Interfaces provides a language for planning and building map apps. The elements of this language are made up of user interface (UI) patterns. Each pattern describes a solution to an observed and recurring problem in UI design. This book explains when to use the pattern, why it is important, and what to consider--and in turn will help readers make educated decisions on what, why, when, and how to solve problems to make their apps work. Throughout the book, patterns are illustrated through real-world examples. Key topics include:&nbsp; getting started with design,&nbsp; selecting the right layout,&nbsp; interacting with the map,&nbsp; &nbsp; dealing with complex data,&nbsp; designing for mobile devices, building single-purpose apps, and&nbsp; common mistakes and how to avoid them. This book is aimed at anyone who configures (solution engineers, GIS professionals) or builds (developer community, designers) map apps, especially the fast-growing group of users who employ application builders and tools that create apps to publish their own data and maps on the web. Designing Map Interfaces fills the gap that documentation lacks--practical tips on how to assemble a meaningful UI. This book is the essential guide to designing map interfaces that are usable and efficient, and that look good in the process.

Computational Methods and GIS Applications in Social Sciences by Fahui Wang This textbook integrates GIS, spatial analysis, and computational methods for solving real-world problems in various policy-relevant social science applications. Thoroughly updated, the third edition showcases the best practices of computational spatial social science and includes numerous case studies with step-by-step instructions in ArcGIS Pro and open-source platform KNIME. Readers sharpen their GIS skills by applying GIS techniques in detecting crime hotspots, measuring accessibility of primary care physicians, forecasting the impact of hospital closures on local community, or siting the best locations for business. FEATURES Fully updated using the latest version of ArcGIS Pro and open-source platform KNIME Features two brand-new chapters on agent-based modeling and big data analytics Provides newly automated tools for regionalization, functional region delineation, accessibility measures, planning for maximum equality in accessibility, and agent-based crime simulation Includes many compelling examples and real-world case studies related to social science, urban planning, and public policy Provides a website for downloading data and programs for implementing all case studies included in the book and the KNIME lab manual Intended for students taking upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level courses in quantitative geography, spatial analysis, and GIS applications, as well as researchers and professionals in fields such as geography, city and regional planning, crime analysis, public health, and public administration.

Computational Methods and GIS Applications in Social Sciences: Lab Manual by Lingbo Liu; Fahui Wang "A companion to the third edition of the textbook Computational Methods and GIS Applications in Social Sciences, this lab manual uses an open-source platform, KNIME to illustrate a step-by-step implementation of each case study in the book. KNIME is a workflow-based platform supporting visual programming and multiple scripting language such as R, Python, and Java. The intuitive, structural workflow helps students understand the methodology of each case study and enables them to easily replicate, transplant and expand the workflow for further exploration with new data or models. Advanced users of spatial analysis can also use this as a reference for GIS automation"-- Provided by publisher.

Introduction to Human Geography Using ArcGIS Online by J. Chris Carter Human geography, taught with live, interactive maps and data for a unique geographic perspective. The essential concepts and theories of human geography are brought to life thanks to the innovative integration of modern web maps. Introduction to Human Geography Using ArcGIS Online, second edition, explains topics such as migration, race and ethnicity, food and agriculture, manufacturing and services, urban geography, and cultural geography. Unlike traditional textbooks, this book approaches geography through the use of ArcGIS® Online and provides exercises for interacting with, analyzing, and creating maps. ArcGIS Online is a browser-based geographic information system (GIS) that allows users to explore thousands of geographic datasets and interactive maps. Students using this book use live data and maps to ground their understanding of how the world is organized and how human and physical features interact to create unique places and regions. Each chapter includes ArcGIS Online exercises that reinforce geographic concepts. This second edition features updated maps, figures, and charts reflecting the latest data and includes new text on contemporary issues, from race, ethnicity, and political geography to pollution and climate change. Designed for undergraduate college and AP high school students, Introduction to Human Geography Using ArcGIS Online, second edition, uses the latest geospatial data and web-based technology to teach critical thinking and evaluate the diversity of people within their environments and their global impact.

Spatial Statistics Illustrated by Lauren Bennett; Flora Vale (Illustrator) Spatial statistics empowers you to go beyond visual analysis to answer questions confidently and make data-driven decisions. Thanks to the data and computational power now at our fingertips, data science is in every aspect of our lives. But with so many algorithms and buzzwords floating around, where do you start to solve complex problems or figure out where to go next? There has never been a more exciting time to learn about spatial statistics. Spatial statistics uses an aspect of geography that helps you quantify patterns and relationships so that you can feel confident in your analysis. Spatial Statistics Illustrated is an introductory book for learning the concepts behind the powerful spatial statistics tools in ArcGIS. With approachable explanations and uncomplicated drawings, Spatial Statistics Illustrated gives readers an accessible understanding of some of the most widely used spatial statistics methods, including how they work and when to use them. In a friendly, conversational tone, the authors share techniques that can help you explore your data in meaningful ways; quantify patterns and relationships; understand trends, and make informed, impactful decisions. This book has something for everyone analyzing data, including: seasoned data scientists looking to explore the value that spatial analysis offers GIS analysts looking to expand their spatial statistics skill set new GIS users discovering the value of spatial statistics Spatial Statistics Illustrated is a perfect complement to more traditional, technical statistics and spatial statistics texts and is also ideal as supplemental reading for academic courses. Based on the popular series of Spatial Statistics workshops presented by the authors at the annual Esri User Conference, Spatial Statistics Illustrated welcomes readers into the unparalleled world of spatial statistics.

Top 20 Essential Skills for ArcGIS Pro by Bonnie Shrewsbury; Barry Waite Top 20 Essential Skills for ArcGIS® Pro introduces the most important skills you need to get up and running with geographic information systems (GIS). With its location data advantage, geographic information system (GIS) software is a tool to help with key projects, decisions, and problems. But how do you start using GIS in your projects? If you need a fast track to using this valuable tool, learn and get experience with Top 20 Essential Skills for ArcGIS Pro. With this book, you can start using ArcGIS Pro quickly and successfully. Easy-to-understand, step-by-step exercises Conversational, upbeat language with lots of illustrations and tips Interesting user stories covering how GIS is applied in many situations Exercises for working with spatial data, creating maps, and doing basic analysis This handy resource with easy to follow, how-to steps will help you build your skill set to become adept at understanding and using ArcGIS Pro.

GIS Tutorial for ArcGIS Pro 3. 1 by Wilpen L. Gorr; Kristen S. Kurland This classic ArcGIS® exercise book has been revised and streamlined to help you learn the latest ArcGIS Pro tools and workflows. GIS Tutorial for ArcGIS Pro 3.1 is the book of choice for classrooms and self-learners seeking to develop their expertise with Esri's premier desktop geographic information system (GIS) technology--no prior experience is necessary. This fifth edition, revised for ArcGIS Pro 3.1, features new datasets, exercises, and instructional text guiding you step by step through the latest tools and workflows. The book explains core skills through progressive learning, and its examples use current, real-world scenarios as you learn to make maps and find, create, and analyze spatial data while using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online. You will also: share your work in ArcGIS StoryMaps&#8480; and visualize your data in ArcGIS Dashboards create simple expressions in SQL and Python learn how to use street networks for routing learn how to analyze satellite imagery to provide intelligence learn to turn maps into animations Both authors, Carnegie Mellon educators Kristen Kurland and Wil Gorr, integrate methods from their own teaching experiences into this book and their other books from Esri Press, including the GIS Tutorial 1-3 series, GIS Tutorial for Crime Analysis, and GIS Tutorial for Health. Downloadable video lectures and teaching slides that complement this book are also available.

Learning Geospatial Analysis with Python: Unleash the Power of Python 3 with Practical Techniques for Learning GIS and Remote Sensing by Joel Lawhead Harness the powerful Python programming language to navigate the realms of geographic information systems, remote sensing, topography, and more, while embracing a guiding framework for effective geospatial analysis Key Features Create GIS solutions using the new features introduced in Python 3.10 Explore a range of GIS tools and libraries, including PostGIS, QGIS, and PROJ Identify the tools and resources that best align with your specific needs Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description Geospatial analysis is used in almost every domain you can think of, including defense, farming, and even medicine. In this special 10th anniversary edition, you'll embark on an exhilarating geospatial analysis adventure using Python.This fourth edition starts with the fundamental concepts, enhancing your expertise in geospatial analysis processes with the help of illustrations, basic formulas, and pseudocode for real-world applications. As you progress, you'll explore the vast and intricate geospatial technology ecosystem, featuring thousands of software libraries and packages, each offering unique capabilities and insights. This book also explores practical Python GIS geospatial applications, remote sensing data, elevation data, and the dynamic world of geospatial modeling. It emphasizes the predictive and decision-making potential of geospatial technology, allowing you to visualize complex natural world concepts, such as environmental conservation, urban planning, and disaster management to make informed choices. You'll also learn how to leverage Python to process real-time data and create valuable information products.By the end of this book, you'll have acquired the knowledge and techniques needed to build a complete geospatial application that can generate a report and can be further customized for different purposes. What you will learn Automate geospatial analysis workflows using Python Understand the different formats in which geospatial data is available Unleash geospatial tech tools to create stunning visualizations Create thematic maps with Python tools such as PyShp, OGR, and the Python Imaging Library Build a geospatial Python toolbox for analysis and application development Unlock remote sensing secrets, detect changes, and process imagery Leverage ChatGPT for solving Python geospatial solutions Apply geospatial analysis to real-time data tracking and storm chasing Who this book is for This book is for Python developers, researchers, or analysts who want to perform geospatial modeling and GIS analysis with Python. Basic knowledge of digital mapping and analysis using Python or other scripting languages will be helpful. ]]>

GIS Jump Start for Health Professionals by Kristen S. Kurland Now, more than ever, professionals can benefit from the power of location data, maps, and analytics in healthcare.&nbsp;&nbsp; Health professionals see the importance of the who, what, when, and where of data analytics. The "where" adds a crucial element because good healthcare begins locally and understanding the impacts of place leads to better health. Health professionals recognize the insights gained from visualizing and analyzing location data. Maps, dashboards, apps, and charts can serve as location analytic tools to quantify problems, make predictions, improve operations, assess infrastructure, and make better decisions overall. GIS Jump Start for Health Professionals is a concise workbook that introduces location analytics available in geographic information systems (GIS) to health professionals, medical students, residents, fellows, nursing students, medical researchers, and others interested in health IT and informatics, health-care administration, and health policy.&nbsp;GIS Jump Start for Health Professionals provides hands-on tutorials that introduce the ArcGIS tools and shows how to use web-based data, storytelling apps, and much more. The book includes concepts and short video lectures to improve learning outcomes. Focused lessons get health professionals up and running quickly and experiencing first hand the value of location data, maps, and analytics. Written by Kristen S. Kurland, an award-winning professor at Carnegie Mellon University and co-creator of the GIS Tutorial series, this book can be used as a short course or incorporated into another course. It is also valuable to self-learners who want location technology experience.&nbsp;

Mapping by design : a guide to ArcGIS maps for Adobe creative cloud by Sarah Bell Create visual and geospatial stories that blend map science and map design. To make aesthetically pleasing, informative maps, mapmakers and graphic designers have historically used time-consuming tasks and workflows as part of the job. But what if you could get to the aesthetic design of your mapping projects much sooner with access to accurate, detailed map layers and powerful mapping tools that could enhance your story? Enter ArcGIS® Maps for Adobe® Creative Cloud®, the mapping extension that connects Adobe® Illustrator® to the power of ArcGIS, Esri's geospatial software. Mapping by Design: A Guide to ArcGIS Maps for Adobe Creative Cloud is the guidebook for making effective maps using Maps for Adobe Creative Cloud. Learn how to create compelling visual stories with maps following comprehensive tutorials designed to navigate readers through common mapmaking workflows. Key topics include: Learning the user interface components of Maps for Adobe Creative Cloud Creating maps following common workflows Performing custom geo-analyses Using automated custom symbology and map elements Integrating Maps for Adobe Creative Cloud into your ArcGIS Pro cartographic workflows By connecting Illustrator to ArcGIS Online, this extension gives designers the power to create maps by providing easy access to authoritative digital maps and map layers. In Maps for Adobe Creative Cloud, this seamless connection means that you can add these digital map layers, perform many map enhancements and geo-analytical functions, and then download your maps as well-organized, ready-to-design files in Illustrator. Further, Maps for Adobe Creative Cloud allows ArcGIS Pro users to open their maps and layouts in Illustrator and continue adding and analyzing map data and layers. Whether you are a creative&nbsp;seeking to make beautiful maps with a familiar graphic design application or a GIS Professional who wants to learn the ArcGIS Pro-to-Illustrator integration workflow, Mapping by Design serves as a practical guide for all mapmakers.

Archaeological 3D GIS by Nicolò Dell'Unto; Giacomo Landeschi Archaeological 3D GIS provides archaeologists with a guide to explore and understand the unprecedented opportunities for collecting, visualising, and analysing archaeological datasets in three dimensions. With platforms allowing archaeologists to link, query, and analyse in a virtual, georeferenced space information collected by different specialists, the book highlights how it is possible to re-think aspects of theory and practice which relate to GIS. It explores which questions can be addressed in such a new environment and how they are going to impact the way we interpret the past. By using material from several international case studies such as Pompeii, Çatalhöyük, as well as prehistoric and protohistoric sites in Southern Scandinavia, this book discusses the use of the third dimension in support of archaeological practice. This book will be essential for researchers and scholars who focus on archaeology and spatial analysis, and is designed and structured to serve as a textbook for GIS and digital archaeology courses. &nbsp; The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Python for ArcGIS Pro: Automate Cartography and Data Analysis Using ArcPY, ArcGIS API for Python, Notebooks, and Pandas by William Parker; Silas Toms Extend your ArcGIS expertise by unlocking the world of Python programming. A fully hands-on guide that takes you through exercise after exercise using real data and real problems. NOTE: This book is compatible with ArcGIS Pro 2.9. Key Features: Learn the core components of the two Python modules for ArcGIS: ArcPy and ArcGIS API for PythonUse ArcPy, pandas, NumPy, and ArcGIS in ArcGIS Pro Notebooks to manage and analyze geospatial data at scaleIntegrate with ArcGIS Online using Python to publish and manage data Book Description: Integrating Python into your day-to-day ArcGIS work is highly recommended when dealing with large amounts of geospatial data. Python for ArcGIS Pro aims to help you get your work done faster, with greater repeatability and higher confidence in your results. Starting from programming basics and building in complexity, two experienced ArcGIS professionals-turned-Python programmers teach you how to incorporate scripting at each step: automating the production of maps for print, managing data between ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, creating custom script tools for sharing, and then running data analysis and visualization on top of the ArcGIS geospatial library, all using Python. You'll use ArcGIS Pro Notebooks to explore and analyze geospatial data, and write data engineering scripts to manage ongoing data processing and data transfers. This exercise-based book also includes three rich real-world case studies, giving you an opportunity to apply and extend the concepts you studied earlier. Irrespective of your expertise level with Esri software or the Python language, you'll benefit from this book's hands-on approach, which takes you through the major uses of Python for ArcGIS Pro to boost your ArcGIS productivity. What You Will Learn: Automate map production to make and edit maps at scale, cutting down on repetitive tasksPublish map layer data to ArcGIS OnlineAutomate data updates using the ArcPy Data Access module and cursorsTurn your scripts into script tools for ArcGIS ProLearn how to manage data on ArcGIS OnlineQuery, edit, and append to feature layers and create symbology with renderers and colorizersApply pandas and NumPy to raster and vector analysisLearn new tricks to manage data for entire cities or large companies Who this book is for: This book is ideal for anyone looking to add Python to their ArcGIS Pro workflows, even if you have no prior experience with programming. This includes ArcGIS professionals, intermediate ArcGIS Pro users, ArcGIS Pro power users, students, and people who want to move from being a GIS Technician to GIS Analyst; GIS Analyst to GIS Programmer; or GIS Developer/Programmer to a GIS Architect. Basic familiarity with geospatial/GIS syntax, ArcGIS, and data science (pandas) is helpful, though not necessary.

Getting to Know Web GIS by Pinde Fu Get the latest information about online GIS using ArcGIS® apps and functionality.&nbsp; Capabilities of Web GIS keep expanding, and Getting to Know Web GIS, fifth edition, describes some of the most cutting-edge and exciting innovations. From publishing data as services and configuring engaging web and mobile apps to automation, scripting, and real-world applications, this book shares how to use the most current software and apps for using ArcGIS in the cloud.&nbsp; In the newest edition of Getting to Know Web GIS, you can work with the latest releases of ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS StoryMaps&#8480;, and ArcGIS mobile apps. You can experience ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Instant Apps, ArcGIS Image for ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Mission, and the latest advances in artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and tools for spatial data science. No programming is required, but you can learn more about Web GIS programming in this book using JavaScript, webhooks, and ArcGIS Arcade.&nbsp; Use the fifth edition to:&nbsp; improve your online visual storytelling, work with 2D smart mapping and 3D web scenes,&nbsp; create informative web experiences and dashboards, support field operations and data collection using mobile apps, use new data science tools for spatial analysis and geoprocessing, detect objects using deep learning packages, program a triggered notification using a visual interface, and more.&nbsp; GIS expert, instructor, and author Pinde Fu provides lecture slides and additional resources in an online story using ArcGIS StoryMaps.&nbsp;&nbsp; Today's modern GIS is Web GIS--get onboard with one of the most interesting and creative areas of GIS.&nbsp;

Python for Geospatial Data Analysis: Theory, Tools, and Practice for Location Intelligence by Bonny P. McClain In spatial data science, things in closer proximity to one another likely have more in common than things that are farther apart. With this practical book, geospatial professionals, data scientists, business analysts, geographers, geologists, and others familiar with data analysis and visualization will learn the fundamentals of spatial data analysis to gain a deeper understanding of their data questions. Author Bonny P. McClain demonstrates why detecting and quantifying patterns in geospatial data is vital. Both proprietary and open source platforms allow you to process and visualize spatial information. This book is for people familiar with data analysis or visualization who are eager to explore geospatial integration with Python. This book helps you: Understand the importance of applying spatial relationships in data science Select and apply data layering of both raster and vector graphics Apply location data to leverage spatial analytics Design informative and accurate maps Automate geographic data with Python scripts Explore Python packages for additional functionality Work with atypical data types such as polygons, shape files, and projections Understand the graphical syntax of spatial data science to stimulate curiosity

Geospatial Information Handbook for Water Resources and Watershed Management, Volume I, Fundamentals and Analyses by John G. Lyon (Editor); Lynn Lyon (Editor) Volume I of Geospatial Information Handbook for Water Resources and Watershed Management discusses fundamental characteristics, measurements and analyses of water features and watersheds including lakes and reservoirs, rivers and streams, and coasts and estuaries. It presents contemporary knowledge on Geospatial Technology (GT) supported functional analyses of water runoff, storage and balance, flooding and floodplains, water quality, soils and moisture, climate vulnerabilities and ecosystem services. Captures advanced Geospatial Technologies (GT) addressing a wide range of water issues. Provides real world applications and Case Studies using advanced spectral and spatial sensors combined with geospatially facilitated water process models. Details applications of ArcInfo/ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine and other systems using advanced remote sensors including hyperspectral ER2 AVIRIS, Sentinel-1 and -2, MODIS, Landsat 7 ETM+, Landsat 8 OLI and TIPS, SAR radar and thermal imaging. Global in coverage with applications contributed by more than 170 authors with lifelong expertise in water sciences and engineering. This handbook is a wide ranging and contemporary reference of advanced geospatial techniques used in numerous practical applications at local and regional scale, and an in-depth resource for professionals and the water research community worldwide.

The Esri Guide to GIS Analysis, Volume 2: Spatial Measurements and Statistics by Andy Mitchell; Lauren Scott Griffin Learn how to get better answers in map analysis when you use spatial measurements and statistics.&nbsp; Spatial measurements and statistics give you a powerful way to analyze geospatial data, but you don't need to understand complex mathematical theories to apply statistical tools and get meaningful results in your projects.&nbsp; The Esri Guide to GIS Analysis, Volume 2: Spatial Measurements and Statistics, second edition, builds on Volume 1 by taking you to the next step of GIS analysis. Learn to answer such questions as, how are features distributed? What is the pattern created by a set of features? Where can clusters be found? This book introduces readers to basic statistical concepts and some of the most common spatial statistics tasks: measuring distributions, identifying patterns and clusters, and analyzing relationships.&nbsp; Updated with the latest and most useful software tools and revised explanations, each chapter in The Esri Guide to GIS Analysis, Volume 2 is organized to answer basic questions about the topic. Explore how spatial statistical tools can be applied in a range of disciplines, from public health to habitat conservation. Learn how to quantify patterns beyond visualizing them in maps. Examine spatial clusters through an updated chapter on identifying clusters. Use The Esri Guide to GIS Analysis, Volume 2, second edition, to understand the statistical methods and tools that can move your work past mapping and visualization to more quantitative statistical assessment.

UNDERSTANDING CRIME : analyzing the geography of crime by Spencer Chainey The definitive guide to analysis techniques for examining the geography of crime Understanding Crime: Analyzing the Geography of Crime delves into both theory and technique to explain the geographic analysis of crime. Intended as a comprehensive resource and textbook, this book breaks down old, new, and complex approaches to make crime analysis more accessible for readers wanting to improve their own understanding of crime. Through detailed descriptions, explanations, and illustrations of geographic analysis techniques, Understanding Crime examines spatial and temporal patterns of crime, the use of spatial data in the analysis of crime, and methods for evaluating the impact of geographically targeted interventions. Topics include: Hot spot analysis, using cluster analysis techniques Temporal analysis, including techniques for examining the stability of crime patterns Analysis of repeat and near repeat victimization Analysis of persistent and emerging patterns of crime Spatial regression analysis, including geographically weighted regression Determining crime risk, and where crime is likely to happen Performing robust evaluation and applying techniques that determine whether an intervention worked Every chapter begins with key learning points and ends with a summary and references. "Thought boxes" with useful information for understanding a theoretical principle or a technical matter are included throughout the book. Written by world-renowned crime science expert Dr. Spencer Chainey and designed for both students and practitioners of all levels,&nbsp;Understanding Crime&nbsp;is a vital reference that will support you in your spatial analysis of crime and ultimately in making better recommendations for improving your community.

Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop 10. 8 by Michael Law; Amy Collins Want to get up and running with ArcGIS® Desktop? Start here. Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop 10.8, sixth edition, is the classic textbook that introduces readers to the features and tools of ArcGIS Desktop, specifically ArcMapTM,&nbsp;the&nbsp;popular&nbsp;professional geographic information system (GIS) application from Esri. Rooted in the science of geography, GIS is a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data using map visualizations and location intelligence. GIS and ArcGIS have become essential to thousands of businesses and organizations. Through hands-on exercises, readers get a comprehensive introduction to the features and tools of ArcMap. Discover, use, make, and share maps with meaningful content. Learn how to build geodatabases, query data, analyze geospatial data, and more. Now in its sixth iteration, this edition of Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop 10.8 has been updated to teach and function with the most current version of the software, ArcGIS Desktop 10.8.x.&nbsp;Data for completing the exercises and a 180-day free trial of ArcGIS Desktop are available for download. Explore why Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop 10.8&nbsp;is a top-selling choice for classroom use, independent study, and as a reference for students and professionals alike.

Delivering water and power : GIS for utilities by Pat Hohl (Editor); Keith Mann (Editor) Learn how others modernize workflows, create actionable data, reduce costs, and prepare for new challenges. Location is at the core of many utilities' daily and long-term planning, but it's about more than making a map. It's improving the reliability of your water and energy infrastructure by reducing service interruptions. It's using data analysis to make informed operational decisions, both in the office and in the field. It's strengthening your network safety and security while increasing customer satisfaction. With advancements in smart technologies, location intelligence for utilities management is not just for GIS specialists. In Delivering Water and Power: GIS for Utilities, see how public and private utilities around the world have implemented geographic information systems (GIS) to visualize and analyze data for situational awareness, operational efficiency, and asset management. In this collection of case studies and "how to" guidance, gain an overview of how GIS was used to: Protect customers in Denver through an innovative lead reduction program Streamline asset inspections in the UK Improve emergency response efforts in Puerto Rico Increase solar energy potential and adoption in Dubai Through web apps, online maps, dashboards, and other GIS solutions, utility professionals develop a deeper understanding of network maintenance and performance within a real-world context, increasing operational flexibility, creating a safer environment for workers, and raising customer satisfaction. Discover how GIS and location intelligence modernize utility infrastructure and operations for improved service delivery and management with&nbsp;Delivering Water and Power: Applying GIS for Utilities.

Dealing with disasters : GIS for emergency management by Ryan Lanclos (Editor); Matt Artz (Editor) Discover a modern approach to understanding threats and hazards that are more complex, costly, and devastating than ever before. Agencies around the world rely on&nbsp;geographic information systems (GIS) every day to plan for and mitigate complicated threats and hazards and coordinate emergency response and recovery efforts. Location intelligence provides the kind of deep, real-time data insights needed for managers, directors, and other decision-makers to analyze risk, gain situational awareness, and manage tomorrow's emergencies. Dealing with Disasters: GIS for Emergency Management explores a collection of real-life case studies about&nbsp;emergency management agencies&nbsp;successfully using GIS for real and potential hazards. Chapters are laid out to explore three primary areas of disaster management: Preparedness: To effectively reduce risks, emergency management professionals must incorporate real-time data, big data, and other critical data feeds into their analysis. Learn how organizations spanning from Arizona to Taiwan use data-driven insights to effectively prepare for worst-case scenarios.&nbsp; Response: Emergency&nbsp;management professionals must become more agile and informed at all points during response efforts. Find out how the US National Park Service, the Puerto Rico Emergency Operations Center, and others have successfully responded to growing threats that require agility and effective communication to save lives and property. Recovery: Recovery efforts can take years, and it's critical to avoid missteps that delay progress. See how tools like drones help refugees; imagery helps insurance companies; and maps help post-tornado efforts while aiding in prioritizing work and delivering on every recovery dollar invested in a community. Each of the three themed parts also includes a "how to get started" section&nbsp;that provides ideas, strategies, tools, and actions to help jump-start your own use of GIS for emergency management, and an index organized by disaster type allows you to quickly learn or refresh yourself on GIS implementation. A collection of online resources, including additional stories, videos, new ideas and concepts, and downloadable tools and content, complements this book. Use Dealing with Disasters: GIS for Emergency Management as a guide for strategizing against and surviving the emergencies that befall communities. Introduction by Martin O'Malley, former governor of Maryland, former mayor of Baltimore, and author of Smarter Government: How to Govern for Results in the Information Age (Esri Press, 2019).

GIS Tutorial for Health for ArcGIS Desktop 10. 8 by Kristen S. Kurland; Wilpen L. Gorr Knowing how technology can improve health research and health-care management applications has never been more important. Geographic information systems (GIS) can provide health and human services professionals with the analysis and insights to make impactful, informed decisions about health care, health policy, and public health. Doing so starts with learning&nbsp;ArcGIS,&nbsp;the&nbsp;popular&nbsp;professional GIS application from Esri, using GIS Tutorial for Health for ArcGIS Desktop 10.8. A workbook for learning the basics of ArcGIS within a health context, GIS Tutorial for Health for ArcGIS Desktop 10.8 introduces you to preparing, visualizing, and analyzing health data. Using a hands-on approach with real-world health-care scenarios that simulate how to develop and manage a GIS health project, the included exercises guide you to solve health problems using ArcGIS Desktop, specifically ArcMap. You will learn: the basics of mapmaking and how to use spatial and tabular data how to design maps for a health study how to apply spatial analysis tools for health studies and more. This sixth edition of GIS Tutorial for Health also includes updates for use with ArcGIS Desktop 10.8, an introduction to ArcGIS Online, and an international context using international health data. Written by the authors of the popular GIS Tutorial series, GIS Tutorial for Health for ArcGIS Desktop 10.8 incorporates proven teaching methods in detailed exercises, "Your Turn" sections, and homework assignments. Suitable as both a computer lab textbook and for self-study, this book will give health management students and practitioners, health-care managers, IT specialists, and researchers the understanding and skill set to apply GIS to work in the health field. Note: Esri Press e-books do not include 180-day trial software. Instead, you can download the ArcGIS Trial at http://www.esri.com/arcgis/trial.

Building a smarter community : GIS for state and local government by Christopher Thomas (Editor); Keith Mann (Editor) Provide open data,&nbsp;balance&nbsp;decisions and initiatives,&nbsp;and&nbsp;create equitable policies. Smart communities don't wait for someone to deem them smart; they take action. State and local governments worldwide have taken that first step using geographic information system (GIS) technology. Applying GIS to planning and urban design, public works operations, and racial equity and social justice has helped meet citizens' needs and improve government operations. And with advancements in smart technology, location intelligence for state and local governments is not just for GIS specialists. More informed, data-driven decisions lead to improved outcomes that can be shared and replicated in other communities, helping citizens and government collaborate for the common good. Building a Smarter Community: GIS for State and Local Government shows how government leaders in cities, counties, and states have applied GIS for improved planning, operations, and civic inclusion. In this collection of case studies and guidance to get started, learn how GIS: Helped planners visualize affordable housing patterns in Honolulu, Hawaii Radically changed stormwater management practices in Salinas County, California Improved easy access to city data, initiatives, and services in Coral Gables, Florida Supported minority-owned business during the COVID pandemic in San Rafael, California Web apps, GIS hubs and dashboards, and other GIS solutions help state and local governments develop a deeper understanding of the communities they serve within a real-world context. Sections on getting started with GIS provide helpful ideas, strategies, tools, and actions and a collection of online resources to jump-start your use of GIS for state and local government. Discover how GIS and location intelligence support state and local government decisions and citizen participation in&nbsp;Building a Smarter Community.

Modern Policing Using ArcGIS Pro by Eric L. Piza; Jonas H. Baughman An essential tool for crime analysts looking to enhance the quality and efficiency of their crime mapping using ArcGIS Pro.&nbsp; Modern Policing Using ArcGIS Pro&nbsp;is an easy-to-use hands-on guide for crime analysts of any skill level. Crime mapping and spatial analysis play a key role in a variety of day-to-day police functions, and with ArcGIS Pro, crime analysts can enhance the efficiency of their workflow and the quality of their crime-mapping products. Designed to be immediately useful and practical for all users,&nbsp;Modern Policing's scaffolded approach allows users to incrementally develop their skills.&nbsp;&nbsp; Real-world case studies from crime analysts and applied research projects demonstrate the spatial analysis techniques necessary to support evidence-based policing. The findings of these case studies are discussed via research and crime analysis highlights, with self-guided exercises that walk the user through the steps of performing the analysis.&nbsp; Key topics include: Geoprocessing and filtering data Identifying hot spots Using spatial statistics for predictive analysis Automating tasks Using ArcGIS Pro for problem analysis, crime analysts can create crime prevention strategies, measure program outputs to gauge program implementation, and conduct evaluations to determine whether crime control strategies are having the desired impact. Covering strategic analysis, predictive analysis, workflow automation and more,&nbsp;Modern Policing Using ArcGIS Pro&nbsp;is essential for crime analysts looking to bring value to their agencies' operations through crime and data analysis.

GIS Tutorial for ArcGIS Pro 2. 8 by Wilpen L. Gorr; Kristen S. Kurland Learn the latest ArcGIS® Pro tools and workflows with this popular book! Updated for the latest version of ArcGIS Pro,&nbsp;GIS Tutorial for ArcGIS Pro 2.8&nbsp;is the book of choice for classrooms and self-learners seeking to begin or grow their expertise using Esri's premier desktop geographic information system (GIS) technology. This fourth edition features newly revised geocoding workflows. Students will find simplified steps and figures that match the 2.8 interface. When finished, readers will have learned how to make maps; find, create and analyze data; and manage operational systems while using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS StoryMaps&#8480;, ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS Collector, and more. Free downloadable video lectures and lecture slides boost learning outcomes.&nbsp;Additional instructor resources augment instruction. Since 2005, Carnegie Mellon educators Kristen Kurland and Wil Gorr have been sharing what works in their own teaching experiences. Their other titles include, GIS Tutorial for Crime Analysis, GIS Tutorial for Health, and GIS Jumpstart for Health Professionals.

GIS for science : maps for saving the planet by Dawn J. Wright (Editor); Christian Harder (Editor); E. O. Wilson (Foreword by) GIS for Science: Maps for Saving the Planet, Volume 3, highlights real-world examples of scientists creating maps about saving life on Earth and preserving biodiversity.&nbsp; &nbsp; With Earth and the natural world at risk from various forces, geographic information system (GIS) mapping is essential for driving scientifically conscious decision-making about how to protect life on Earth. In volume 3 of GIS for Science, explore a collection of maps from scientists working to save the planet through documenting and protecting its biodiversity.&nbsp;&nbsp; In this volume, learn how GIS and data mapping are used in tandem with&nbsp; global satellite observation forestry marine policy artificial intelligence conservation biology, and environmental education to help preserve and chronicle life on Earth. This volume also spotlights important global action initiatives incorporating conservation, including Half-Earth, 30 x 30, AI for Earth, the Blue Nature Alliance, and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network.&nbsp; The stories presented in this third volume are ideal for the professional scientist and conservationist and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and the conservation of nature. The book's contributors include scientists who are applying geographic data gathered from the full spectrum of remote sensing and on-site technologies. The maps and data are brought to life using ArcGIS® software and other spatial data science tools that support research, collaboration, spatial analysis, and science communication across many locations and within diverse communities. The stories shared in this book and its companion website present inspirational ideas so that GIS users and scientists can work toward preserving biodiversity and saving planet Earth before time runs out.&nbsp;

Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2. 8 by Michael Law; Amy Collins Learn the latest version of ArcGIS Pro with the newest edition of this bestselling series. Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8&nbsp;introduces the tools and functions of ArcGIS Pro, the powerful desktop GIS application. Geographic information system (GIS) software is making a huge impact in businesses and organizations with mapping and analytic capabilities. Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8&nbsp;uses practical project workflows to teach best practices to readers of all skill levels. Readers will explore data visualizations, build a geodatabase, discover 3D GIS, create maps for web and physical presentations, and more. With more than 300 full-color images,&nbsp;Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8&nbsp;clarifies complicated processes such as developing a geoprocessing model, using Python to write a script tool, and creating space-time cubes for analysis. Throughout the book, short sidebars about real-world GIS scenarios in specific industries help readers understand how ArcGIS Pro can be applied widely to solve problems. At the end of each chapter, a summary and glossary help reinforce the skills learned. This edition has been completely updated for use with ArcGIS Pro 2.8. Other updates include new chapters on ArcGIS Online and geocoding. The Getting to Know series has been teaching readers about GIS for more than twenty years. Ideal for students, self-learners, and professionals who want to learn the premier GIS desktop application,&nbsp;Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8&nbsp;is a textbook and desk reference designed to show users how they can use ArcGIS Pro successfully on their own.

The Esri guide to GIS analysis. Volume 1, Geographic patterns and relationships by Andy Mitchell Do more with your GIS and understand the foundation of spatial analysis: geographic patterns and relationships. A geographic information system (GIS) enables so much more than mapping. A GIS inherently enables spatial analysis that can give you a better understanding of your geographic data. GIS analysis reveals answers to questions like: Where is it? Where's the most and least? How much is where? What's inside? What's nearby? What's changed? But how do you get started? The second edition of&nbsp;The Esri Guide to GIS Analysis, Volume 1&nbsp;shows you how and more. With easier to read maps and text, The Esri Guide to GIS Analysis, Volume 1, second edition, updates a classic text and teaches foundational spatial analysis patterns that provides geographic insights. Learn the basic concepts of spatial analysis and GIS. Build on that understanding with essential map-building skills to unveil and display patterns and relationships. The Esri Guide to GIS Analysis, Volume 1, second edition, also includes a guide to online lessons that reinforce the concepts and demonstrate GIS application. Written for both new and experienced GIS users using an easy to follow format, the second edition of The Esri Guide to GIS Analysis, Volume 1 helps you build a foundation of the basic tasks needed to handle a wide range of analysis applications and prepares you for more advanced GIS skills.

Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro by Paul A. Zandbergen The definitive, easy-to-follow guide to writing Python code with spatial data in ArcGIS Pro, whether you're new to programming or not. Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro&nbsp;starts with the fundamentals of Python programming and then dives into how to write useful Python scripts that work with spatial data in ArcGIS Pro. Learn how to execute geoprocessing tools, describe, create and update data, as well as execute a number of specialized tasks. See how to write simple, custom scripts that will automate your ArcGIS Pro workflows. Some of the key topics you will learn include: Python fundamentals Setting up a Python editor Automating geoprocessing tasks using ArcPy Exploring and manipulating spatial and tabular data Working with geometries&nbsp;using cursors Working with rasters and map algebra Map scripting Debugging and error handling Helpful "points to remember," key terms, and review questions are included at the end of each chapter to reinforce your understanding of Python. Corresponding data and exercises are available online.&nbsp; Whether you want to learn Python or already have some experience,&nbsp;Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro&nbsp;is the comprehensive, hands-on book for learning the versatility of Python coding as an approach to solving problems and increasing your productivity in ArcGIS Pro.&nbsp;Follow the step-by-step instruction and common workflow guidance for automating tasks and scripting with Python. Don't forget to also check out Esri Press's other Python title:&nbsp; Advanced Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro (9781589486188)

Advanced Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro by Paul A. Zandbergen Ready for something more complex? An easy-to-follow guide to writing specialized Python scripts and developing tools for spatial data&nbsp;in ArcGIS Pro. Advanced Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro&nbsp;builds on&nbsp;Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro&nbsp;(Esri Press, 2020). Learn how to create a geoprocessing tool out of your script and automate tasks in ArcGIS Pro, how to share your tools with others, as well as master a number of more specialized tasks. Some of the key topics you will learn include: Writing specialized scripts using&nbsp;ArcPy Creating Python script tools Writing Python toolboxes&nbsp; Sharing scripts and tools&nbsp; Managing Python packages and environments&nbsp; Creating custom functions and classes&nbsp; Migrating scripts and tools from ArcGIS Desktop to ArcGIS Pro&nbsp; NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib&nbsp; ArcGIS API for Python and&nbsp;Jupyter&nbsp;Notebook&nbsp; Helpful "points to remember," key terms, and review questions are included at the end of each chapter to reinforce your understanding of Python. Companion data and exercises are available online.&nbsp; Advanced Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro&nbsp;is perfect for more experienced developers who are looking to upgrade their skills. Don't forget to also check out Esri Press's other Python title:&nbsp; Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro (9781589484993)

Getting to Know Web GIS by Pinde Fu Learn state-of-the-art skills to build compelling, useful, and fun Web GIS apps easily, with no programming experience required. Building on the foundation of the previous three editions, Getting to Know Web GIS, fourth edition, features the latest advances in Esri's entire Web GIS platform, from the cloud server side to the client side. Discover and apply what's new in ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, Map Viewer, Esri StoryMaps, Web AppBuilder, Survey123, and more. Learn about recent Web GIS products such as ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Indoors, and ArcGIS QuickCapture. Understand updates in mobile GIS such as ArcGIS Collector and AuGeo, and then build your own web apps. Further your knowledge and skills with detailed sections and chapters on ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS Analytics for the Internet of Things (Iot), online spatial analysis, ArcGIS Notebooks, image services, 3D web scenes, ArcGIS API for JavaScript, and best practices in Web GIS. Follow extended discussions about artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and IoT in the context of Web GIS. Each chapter is written for immediate productivity with a good balance of principles and hands-on exercises and includes:&nbsp; A conceptual discussion section to give you the big picture and principles, A detailed tutorial section with step-by-step instructions, A Q/A section to answer common questions,&nbsp; An assignment section to reinforce your comprehension, and&nbsp; A list of resources with more information. Ideal for classroom lab work and on-the-job training for GIS students, instructors, GIS analysts, managers, web developers, and other professionals, Getting to Know Web GIS, fourth edition, uses a holistic approach to systematically teach the breadth of the Esri Geospatial Cloud. To download the instructor slides, tutorial data, and assignment data, visit&nbsp;https://go.esri.com/gtkwebgis4.

Learning ArcGIS Pro 2 : a beginner's guide to creating 2D and 3D maps and editing geospatial data with ArcGIS Pro by Tripp Corbin Create 2D maps and 3D scenes, analyze GIS data, and share your results with the GIS community using the latest ArcGIS Pro 2 features Key Features Get up to speed with the new ribbon-based user interface, projects, models, and common workflows in ArcGIS Pro 2 Learn how to visualize, maintain, and analyze GIS data Automate analysis and processes with ModelBuilder and Python scripts Book Description Armed with powerful tools to visualize, maintain, and analyze data, ArcGIS Pro 2 is Esri's newest desktop geographic information system (GIS) application that uses the modern ribbon interface and a 64-bit processor to make using GIS faster and more efficient. This second edition of Learning ArcGIS Pro will show you how you can use this powerful desktop GIS application to create maps, perform spatial analysis, and maintain data. The book begins by showing you how to install ArcGIS and listing the software and hardware prerequisites. You'll then understand the concept of named user licensing and learn how to navigate the new ribbon interface to leverage the power of ArcGIS Pro for managing geospatial data. Once you've got to grips with the new interface, you'll build your first GIS project and understand how to use the different project resources available. The book shows you how to create 2D and 3D maps by adding layers and setting and managing the symbology and labeling. You'll also discover how to use the analysis tool to visualize geospatial data. In later chapters, you'll be introduced to Arcade, the new lightweight expression language for ArcGIS, and then advance to creating complex labels using Arcade expressions. Finally, you'll use Python scripts to automate and standardize tasks and models in ArcGIS Pro. By the end of this ArcGIS Pro book, you'll have developed the core skills needed for using ArcGIS Pro 2.x competently. What you will learn Navigate the user interface to create maps, perform analysis, and manage data Display data based on discrete attribute values or range of values Label features on a GIS map based on one or more attributes using Arcade Create map books using the map series functionality Share ArcGIS Pro maps, projects, and data with other GIS community members Explore the most used geoprocessing tools for performing spatial analysis Create Tasks based on common workflows to standardize processes Automate processes using ModelBuilder and Python scripts Who this book is for If you want to learn ArcGIS Pro to create maps and, edit and analyze geospatial data, this ArcGIS book is for you. No knowledge of GIS fundamentals or experience with any GIS tool or ArcGIS software suite is required. Basic Windows skills, such as navigating and file management, are all you need.

GIS Tutorial for ArcGIS Desktop 10. 8 by Wilpen L. Gorr; Kristen S. Kurland Updated for use with ArcGIS® Desktop 10.8 GIS Tutorial for ArcGIS Desktop 10.8&nbsp;is the updated replacement for GIS Tutorial 1: Basic Workbook, 10.3 Edition, a classic textbook for teaching ArcGIS® Desktop. GIS Tutorial for ArcGIS Desktop 10.8&nbsp;teaches the fundamentals of using ArcGIS Desktop,&nbsp;the popular professional geographic information systems (GIS) application from Esri. Rooted in the science of geography, GIS is a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data using map visualizations and location intelligence. GIS and ArcGIS have become the mainstay of many businesses, organizations, and institutions. Updated with new images and simplified steps for using the latest version of the software, GIS Tutorial for ArcGIS Desktop 10.8&nbsp;introduces readers to the tools and functionality of ArcGIS Desktop 10.8. Learn how to use ArcMap and ArcCatalog to make maps, work with spatial data, and analyze spatial data for proximity analysis and site suitability analysis. Gain hands-on experience using ArcGIS 3D Analyst(tm), ArcGIS Spatial Analyst(tm), and ArcGIS Network Analyst(tm) extensions, as well as ArcGIS Online and other software products. Each chapter is designed from decades of GIS teaching experience by authors Wilpen L. Gorr (ret.) and Kristen S. Kurland, professors at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Incorporating proven teaching methods in detailed exercises, "Your Turn" sections, and homework assignments, this book is suited to learning GIS in the classroom or by self-learners. Data for completing the exercises is available for free download.&nbsp; Renewing a proven standard: GIS Tutorial for ArcGIS Desktop 10.8&nbsp;helps users explore GIS concepts, apply ArcGIS software, and gain GIS skills, regardless of learning style.

GIS for science : applying mapping and spatial analytics. Volume 2 by Dawn J. Wright (Editor); Christian Harder (Editor); Jared Diamond (Foreword by) Merging the rigor of the scientific method with the technologies of GIS GIS for Science: Applying Mapping and Spatial Analytics, Volume 2 brings to life a continuing collection of current, real-world examples of scientists using geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial data science to expand our understand of the world. Co-edited by Esri Chief Scientist Dawn Wright and Esri Technology Writer and Information Designer Christian Harder and with a foreword by Pulitzer Prize winner Jared Diamond, these case studies are part of a global effort to find ways to sustain a livable environment for all life on this planet.&nbsp; The contributors of GIS for Science: Applying Mapping and Spatial Analytics, Volume 2 represent a cross section of scientists who employ data gathered from satellites, aircraft, ships, drones, and myriad other remote-sensing and on-site technologies. This collected data is brought to life with GIS and the broader realm of spatial data science to study a range of issues relevant to our understanding of planet Earth--including epidemiology in light of the COVID-19 pandemic; sustainable precision agriculture; predicting geological processes below the surface of the earth; leveraging GIS near-realtime disaster response, recovery, resilience and reporting; the latest innovations in monitoring air quality; and more. Their stories also show in very practical terms how ArcGIS software and the ArcGIS Online cloud-based system work as a comprehensive geospatial platform to support research, collaboration, spatial analysis, and science communication across many settings and communities. A rich supplementary web site--gisforscience.com--includes actual data along with additional maps, videos, web apps, story maps, workflows and snippets of computer code, including Python notebooks, for readers curious to learn more. Written for professional scientists, the swelling ranks of citizen scientists, and anyone interested in science and geography, GIS for Science: Applying Mapping and Spatial Analytics, Volume 2 offers wonderful examples of our impulse to dream, discover, and understand, as coupled with the rigor and discipline of the scientific method and the foundation of geography. See how scientists from a variety of disciplines are solving some of the world's most pressing problems using geographic information systems--GIS.

Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro by Michael Law; Amy Collins In the tradition of the best-selling Getting to Know series,&nbsp;Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro, second edition teaches new and existing GIS users how to get started solving problems by visualizing, querying, creating, editing, analyzing, and presenting geospatial data in both 2D and 3D environments using ArcGIS Pro. This book teaches the basic functions and capabilities of ArcGIS Pro through practical project workflows and shows how to be productive with this essential component of the ArcGIS platform. The second edition has been updated for ArcGIS Pro 2.3.

Introduction to human geography : using ArcGIS online by J. Chris Carter Applying new skills to established topics, this is how you want to examine human geography. &nbsp; Introduction to Human Geography Using ArcGIS Online combines a comprehensive examination of human geography with engaging activities using the ArcGIS Online service. &nbsp; Birth rates are higher in one country than another. Why? Are there patterns? Are there correlations? Introduction to Human Geography Using ArcGIS Online readers are doers, using sophisticated software to actively explore, analyze, and answer these questions and many more. ArcGIS Online exercises in each chapter dig into those numbers and their spatial relationships, enhancing students' grasp of geographic concepts. &nbsp; Instructors tailor classroom examples and homework assignments to local geography. Introduction to Human Geography Using ArcGIS Online bridges classroom lecture and live, current, interactive data for reinforced learning and a hybridized teaching approach. &nbsp; Human geography, meet The Science of Where(tm).

Esri ArcGIS Desktop Professional Certification Study Guide by Mike Flanagan Ready to show what you know as a professional ArcGIS Desktop user? The&nbsp;Esri ArcGIS Desktop Professional Certification Study Guide&nbsp;prepares candidates taking the latest (10.5) ArcGIS Desktop Professional Certification exam. Chapters parallel exam sections and combine GIS concepts with practical applications. Following a three-part structure, prepare with topics in the ArcGIS documentation that candidates need to know for the exam, practice with included assignments or with links to continually updated online resources, then finish by checking your skills against a list of tasks that candidates should be able to perform. The Esri ArcGIS Desktop Professional Certification Study Guide is your complete, consolidated resource to confidently master the ArcGIS Desktop Professional Certification exam.

GIS for Science, Volume 1, Applying Mapping and Spatial Analytics by Dawn J. Wright (Editor); Christian Harder (Editor) GIS for Science presents a collection of real-world stories about modern science and a cadre of scientists who use mapping and spatial analytics to expand their understanding of the world. The accounts in this book are written for a broad audience including professional scientists, the swelling ranks of citizen scientists, and people generally interested in science and geography. Scientific data are brought to life with GIS technology to study a range of issues relevant to the functioning of planet Earth in a natural sense as well as the impacts of human activity. In a race against the clock, the scientists profiled in this volume are using remote sensing, web maps within a geospatial cloud, Esri StoryMaps, and spatial analysis to document and solve an array of issues with a geographic dimension, ranging from climate change, natural disasters, and loss of biodiversity, to homelessness, loss of green infrastructure, and resource shortages. These stories present geospatial ideas and inspiration that readers can apply across many disciplines, making this volume relevant to a diverse scientific audience. See how scientists working on the world's most pressing problems apply geographic information systems--GIS.

The ArcGIS book : 10 big ideas about applying the science of where by Christian Harder (Editor) This is your learn-by-doing guide into ArcGIS, the powerful mapping and analysis system created by the geospatial pioneers at Esri. It's not just something you read, but something you do. < The ArcGIS Book: 10 Big Ideas about Applying The Science of Where and its companion website provide access to hundreds of live maps from the worldwide ArcGIS user community. Each big idea in the title is a chapter in the book about the ways that GIS technology can unlock your data to reveal deeper insights and a better understanding of virtually any problem with a geographic dimension. Visit the book website and click on any map to start exploring and learning. Then enable your own free Learn ArcGIS account to create beautiful story maps, mobile apps, web maps, and 3D scenes that you can share online. Each chapter concludes with a hands-on lesson from the Learn ArcGIS catalog--authentic GIS activities based on real-world problem solving and data. Get your free account and see this book come alive at: www.TheArcGISBook.com

Instructional Guide for the ArcGIS Book by Kathryn Keranen; Lyn Malone Whether you’re a self-learner, currently teaching, or planning to teach GIS, the second edition of Instructional Guide for The ArcGIS Book provides materials to develop and apply ArcGIS tools and concepts to the classroom. This companion textbook to The ArcGIS Book: 10 Big Ideas about Applying the Science of Where (Esri Press, 2017) builds on that information. Each chapter provides students and teachers with activities, resources, lessons, and data that reflect the interaction between components of ArcGIS Online, as well as GIS applications for publishing to the Web and on mobile devices. A combination of scenario-driven and skill-based lessons, it not only offers practice in the use of these tools but also inspires a deeper understanding of the potential and power of Web GIS.

Mapping with ArcGIS Pro : Design accurate and user-friendly maps to share the story of your data by Rock, Amy.; Malhoski, Ryan ArcGIS Pro is a geographic information system for working with maps and geographic information. Mapping with ArcGIS Pro will help readers create visually stunning maps that increase the legibility of the stories being mapped and introduce visual and design concepts into a traditionally scientific, data-driven process.

ArcGIS Pro 2.x Cookbook : Create, manage, and share geographic maps, data, and analytical models using ArcGIS Pro. by Tripp Corbin Creating and Sharing Maps and Data using ArcGIS Pro Key Features Leverage the power of ArcGIS to build beautiful 2D and 3D maps. Work with ArcGIS to analyze and process data. Extend the power of ArcGIS to ArcGIS Online to create and edit content. Book Description ArcGIS is Esri's catalog of GIS applications with powerful tools for visualizing, maintaining, and analyzing data. ArcGIS makes use of the modern ribbon interface and 64-bit processing to increase the speed and efficiency of using GIS. It allows users to create amazing maps in both 2D and 3D quickly and easily. If you want to gain a thorough understanding of the various data formats that can be used in ArcGIS Pro and shared via ArcGIS Online, then this book is for you. Beginning with a refresher on ArcGIS Pro and how to work with projects, this book will quickly take you through recipes about using various data formats supported by the tool. You will learn the limits of each format, such as Shapefiles, Geodatabase, and CAD files, and learn how to link tables from outside sources to existing GIS data to expand the amount of data that can be used in ArcGIS. You'll learn methods for editing 2D and 3D data using ArcGIS Pro and how topology can be used to ensure data integrity. Lastly the book will show you how data and maps can be shared via ArcGIS Online and used with web and mobile applications. What you will learn Edit data using standard tools and topology Convert and link data together using joins and relates Create and share data using Projections and Coordinate Systems Access and collect data in the field using ArcGIS Collector Perform proximity analysis and map clusters with hotspot analysis Use the 3D Analyst Extension and perform advanced 3D analysis Share maps and data using ArcGIS Online via web and mobile apps Who this book is for GIS developers who are comfortable using ArcGIS, and are looking to increase their capabilities and skills, will find this book useful.

GIS for surface water : using the national hydrography dataset by Jeff Simley GIS for Surface Water: Using the National Hydrography Dataset&nbsp;enables scientists, managers, and students to understand the complexities of the vital surface waters of the United States. It triggers exploration and analysis by combining the ready-to-use powers of a comprehensive database of the nation's waters and the ArcGIS®&nbsp;platform for geographic data analysis and mapping. This book explains how the water that exists on the landscape has been translated into a computer database, and how data about the water, such as chemistry and fish habitat, is linked to this database. Elevation data is also incorporated to produce watersheds at the micro and macro levels. This information, along with climatic data, leads to the creation of water flow and velocity estimates for every segment in the 7.5-million-mile drainage network in the United States. With the development of this complete water information system, the reader is poised to generate new knowledge of the behavior of surface water systems.&nbsp; Application of the ArcGIS suite of geographic and network analysis tools makes the science of surface water come to life. GIS for Surface Water vividly demonstrates how the vast capabilities of ArcGIS can be easily applied to the National Hydrography Dataset and companion Watershed Boundary Dataset to reveal the intricate properties of complex water networks. A variety of GIS operations are made simpler through the use of ArcGIS. You will be able to input the National Hydrography Dataset in your GIS and trace the path of water within minutes. With just a little more effort, you will be able to create enlightening flow-volume maps showing how much water flows through any given river system. By following basic principles outlined in the book, you will discover that these methods also apply to the science of surface-water systems for any nation. User stories by experienced water analysts arte also included to help buoy your knowledge of GIS for surface water.

Introduction to GIS Programming and Fundamentals with Python and ArcGIS® by Chaowei Yang Combining GIS concepts and fundamental spatial thinking methodology with real programming examples, this book introduces popular Python-based tools and their application to solving real-world problems. It elucidates the programming constructs of Python with its high-level toolkits and demonstrates its integration with ArcGIS Theory. Filled with hands-on computer exercises in a logical learning workflow this book promotes increased interactivity between instructors and students while also benefiting professionals in the field with vital knowledge to sharpen their programming skills. Readers receive expert guidance on modules, package management, and handling shapefile formats needed to build their own mini-GIS. Comprehensive and engaging commentary, robust contents, accompanying datasets, and classroom-tested exercises are all housed here to permit users to become competitive in the GIS/IT job market and industry.

Spatial analytics with ArcGIS: use the spatial statistics tools provided by ArcGIS and build your own to perform complex geographic analysis by Eric Pimpler Pattern Analysis and cluster mapping made easyAbout This Book* Analyze patterns, clusters, and spatial relationships using ArcGIS tools* Get up to speed in R programming to create custom tools for analysis* Sift through tons of crime and real estate data and analyze it using the tools built in the bookWho This Book Is ForThis book is for ArcGIS developers who want to perform complex geographic analysis through the use of spatial statistics tools including ArcGIS and R. No knowledge of R is assumed.What You Will Learn* Get to know how to measure geographic distributions* Perform clustering analysis including hot spot and outlier analysis* Conduct data conversion tasks using the Utilities toolset* Understand how to use the tools provided by the Mapping Clusters toolset in the Spatial Statistics Toolbox* Get to grips with the basics of R for performing spatial statistical programming* Create custom ArcGIS tools with R and ArcGIS Bridge* Understand the application of Spatial Statistics tools and the R programming language through case studiesIn DetailSpatial statistics has the potential to provide insight that is not otherwise available through traditional GIS tools. This book is designed to introduce you to the use of spatial statistics so you can solve complex geographic analysis.The book begins by introducing you to the many spatial statistics tools available in ArcGIS. You will learn how to analyze patterns, map clusters, and model spatial relationships with these tools. Further on, you will explore how to extend the spatial statistics tools currently available in ArcGIS, and use the R programming language to create custom tools in ArcGIS through the ArcGIS Bridge using real-world examples.At the end of the book, you will be presented with two exciting case studies where you will be able to practically apply all your learning to analyze and gain insights into real estate data.Style and approachFilled with live examples that you can code along with, this book will show you different methods and techniques to effectively analyze spatial data with ArcGIS and the R language. The exciting case studies at the end will help you immediately put your learning to practice.

The ArcGIS imagery book : new view, new vision by Clint Brown (Editor); Christian Harder (Editor) Explore how imagery and remote sensing power modern GIS. With The ArcGIS Imagery Book, you will roll up your sleeves and quickly begin putting imagery to smarter, more skillful use with your GIS. Even armchair geographers will appreciate this book and its electronic companion www.thearcgisimagerybook.com for the wealth of gorgeous, inspiring, and occasionally troubling images and links to powerful web apps and maps that weave interesting stories about our planet and the issues we face. Appropriate for those very familiar with geographic information systems and those who have never heard of the term.

Instructional Guide for the ArcGIS Imagery Book by Kathryn Keranen; Lyn Malone This companion textbook to The ArcGIS Imagery Book: New View, New Vision (Esri Press, 2016) builds on the foundational concepts laid out in The ArcGIS Imagery Book. Whether you are a self-learner, currently teaching, or are planning to teach GIS, this guide provides the materials to develop and apply ArcGIS Imagery tools and concepts. Using The ArcGIS Imagery Book's structure as a starting point, each chapter provides students and teachers with activities, resources, lessons and data that reflect the interaction between components of ArcGIS Online, as well as GIS applications for publishing to the web and mobile devices. A combination of scenario driven and skill-based lessons (including many that don't require downloading any software), not only offer practice in the use of these tools but also inspire a deeper understanding of the potential and power of Web GIS. Includes downloadable instructor resources.

Risk terrain modeling : crime prediction and risk reduction by Joel M. Caplan; Leslie W. Kennedy Imagine using an evidence-based&nbsp;risk&nbsp;management&nbsp;model&nbsp;that enables researchers and practitioners alike to analyze the spatial dynamics of crime, allocate resources, and implement custom crime and&nbsp;risk&nbsp;reduction strategies that are transparent, measurable, and effective. Risk&nbsp;Terrain&nbsp;Modeling&nbsp;(RTM) diagnoses the spatial attractors of criminal behavior and makes accurate forecasts of where crime will occur at the microlevel. RTM informs decisions about how the combined factors that contribute to criminal behavior can be targeted, connections to crime can be monitored, spatial vulnerabilities can be assessed, and actions can be taken to reduce worst effects. As a diagnostic method, RTM offers a&nbsp;statistically valid way to identify vulnerable places. To learn more, visit&nbsp;http://www.riskterrainmodeling.com&nbsp;and begin using RTM with the many free tutorials and resources.

Map use : reading, analysis, interpretation by A. Jon Kimerling; Aileen R. Buckley; Phillip C. Muehrcke; Juliana O. Muehrcke Map Use: Reading, Analysis, Interpretation, eigth edition is a comprehensive, foundational textbook designed for the college curriculum. Now updated with a new section on map interpretation, Map Use provides students with the knowledge and skills to read and understand maps, and offers professional cartographers a thorough reference resource. Nearly 600 full-color maps, photographs, and graphs illustrate the concepts behind communicating with maps, while Powerpoint slides (available through the book resource page at esripress.esri.com/bookresources) further support use of the text in the classroom. The book renders basic cartographic principles accessible to all, from students of cartography and map design to those without a formal education in geography. Accommodating new developments in GPS and geographic information system technology, this newest edition could serve as an introductory GIS text as well.

ArcPy and ArcGIS, geospatial analysis with python : use the ArcPy module to automate the analysis and mapping of geospatial data in ArcGIS by Silas Toms ArcGIS allows for complex analyses of geographic information. The ArcPy module is used to script these ArcGIS analyses, providing a productive way to perform geo-analyses and to automate map production. This book will guide you from basic Python scripting to advanced ArcPy script tools. This book starts off with setting up your Python environment, demonstrates a complex ArcPy script tool with multiple iterations, illustrates data access module cursors, and explains how to use ArcPy Geometry classes. Then, you will learn how to output maps using ArcPy.Mapping, and how to create ArcGIS script tools. With the help of this book, you will be able to create repeatable analyses reducing the time-consuming nature of GIS, making you into a GIS professional as powerful as a whole team.

ArcGIS for Desktop Cookbook by Daniela Cristiana Docan ArcGIS for Desktop is one of the strongest components of the Esri ArcGIS platform. Users find it exciting because it has a lot of powerful tools and can work with a wide range of spatial data formats. This book will make you a more effective and efficient GIS user by showing you how to use ArcGIS for Desktop to create your own geodatabase model and manage layers, symbols, and label styles. Furthermore it will help you learn how to create map documents, edit data in feature classes, find and fix topological errors, analyze surfaces, and most importantly create 3D representations, import and export several different data formats, and much more.

Developing Mobile Web Arcgis Applications by Matthew Sheehan This guide is invaluable to those just starting out with GIS development but will also benefit GIS professionals wishing to expand their development skills to include mobile apps.

Programming ArcGIS with Python cookbook : over 85 hands-on recipes to teach you how to automate your ArcGIS for Desktop geoprocessing tasks using Python by Eric Pimpler Programming ArcGIS with Python Cookbook, Second Edition, is written for GIS professionals who wish to revolutionize their ArcGIS workflow with Python. Whether you are new to ArcGIS or a seasoned professional, you almost certainly spend time each day performing various geoprocessing tasks. This book will teach you how to use the Python programming language to automate these geoprocessing tasks and make you a more efficient and effective GIS professional.

ArcGIS by example : develop three engaging ArcGIS applications to address your real-world mapping scenarios by Hussein Nasser Develop three engaging ArcGIS applications to address your real-world mapping scenariosAbout This Book- Design, build and run ArcGIS applications using ArcObjects SDK- Extend ArcGIS objects and use add -ins to deploy applications on top of ArcGIS- An example-centric practical guide to help you understand mapping scenarios with ArcGISWho This Book Is ForIf you are an application developer and wish to enhance your skills for the GIS domain with ArcGIS, then this book is for you. Previous experience with ArcGIS is not required.What You Will Learn- Use essential ArcGIS code to query geodatabases- Communicate with ArcGIS maps, with the help of critical designing and optimisation tips- Highlight and interact with objects on your map- Query ArcGIS geodatabases with related data to display your information on ArcGIS- Edit your underlying geodatabase- Explore strategies for the adaptation of various types of spatial analysis techniques into the GIS framework- Analyze tools for Geographical Information Systems and remote sensing- Experience ArcGIS's advanced tools for manipulation of shapefiles and geodatabasesIn DetailArcGIS is a geographic information system (GIS) for working with maps and geographic information. It is considered the turnkey solution to creating and sharing interactive maps. ArcGIS is designed to work the way you work. With nothing to install and set up, ArcGIS helps you make your work productive from day one.The book covers the design and development of three ArcGIS applications to guide the readers in crafting their own GIS solution as per their requirements. The book begins by giving you a refresher on the concepts of ArcGIS. Without wasting any time, you'll begin with developing your first ArcGIS application. You will be developing a cell tower analysis tool. Following this, you will be guided through mapping signal strength and real - time manoeuvring in your GIS system. You will then move on to the second application of the book: a restaurant mapping system. The application will allow tourists to browse restaurants on a map, according to their preferences. Next, you will learn how to work with reviews and ratings and also cover some of the advanced searching options offered by ArcGIS. You will then make use of advanced ArcObjects to develop your third application: an excavation planning manager. The book will conclude by teaching you how work out excavation cost calculations and also saving and retrieving your excavation designs.Style and approachThe book offers an enhanced way of learning ArcGIS, through the design and development of three applications throughout its length. In addition to this the book also covers features that you can add to your application as you develop each one covered in the book.

Designing better maps : a guide for GIS users by Cynthia A. Brewer Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users, second edition, is a comprehensive guide to creating maps that communicate effectively. In Designing Better Maps, renowned cartographer Cynthia A. Brewer guides readers through the basics of good cartography, including layout design, scales, projections, color selection, font choices, and symbol placement. Designing Better Maps also describes the author's ColorBrewer application, an online color selection tool. The second edition includes a new chapter on map publishing.

Python for ArcGIS by Laura Tateosian This book introduces Python scripting for geographic information science (GIS) workflow optimization using ArcGIS. It builds essential programming skills for automating GIS analysis. Over 200 sample Python scripts and 175 classroom-tested exercises reinforce the learning objectives. Readers will learn to: * Write and run Python in the ArcGIS Python Window, the PythonWin IDE, and the PyScripter IDE * Work with Python syntax and data types * Call ArcToolbox tools, batch process GIS datasets, and manipulate map documents using the arcpy package * Read and modify proprietary and ASCII text GIS data * Parse HTML web pages and KML datasets * Create Web pages and fetch GIS data from Web sources. * Build user-interfaces with the native Python file dialog toolkit or the ArcGIS Script tools and PyToolboxes Python for ArcGIS is designed as a primary textbook for advanced-level students in GIS. Researchers, government specialists and professionals working in GIS will also find this book useful as a reference.

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Learning ArcGIS geodatabases : an all-in-one start up kit to author, manage, and administer ArcGIS geodatabases by Hussein Nasser ArcGIS is an industry standard for geospatial development and management. A geodatabase is the database used to store and manage the spatial data. Learning ArcGIS Geodatabases offers a comprehensive working and practical experience for readers who are interested in knowing about ArcGIS. The initial chapters guide you through authoring geodatabases and creating a geodatabase schema and datasets. Then, the book focuses extensively on modeling and optimizing geodatabases. Finally, you will be able to work comfortably with datasets, annotations, and relationship classes, making it easier to migrate from a legacy database to an ArcGIS geodatabase.

ArcGIS Online in Education by Joseph Kerski These stories serve as powerful testimony for how learning with ArcGIS Online supports critical thinking, global awareness, information competency, communication, and collaboration. The stories describe innovative efforts of early adopters of ArcGIS Online in higher education to empower their students to learn in new ways. As Erich Fromm observed, “Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.” These educators let go of established practices to embrace the benefits of web GIS and engage students from a wide variety of backgrounds in mapping and spatial thinking.

Python Scripting for ArcGIS by Paul A. Zandbergen This book is a guide for experienced users of ArcGIS® Desktop to get started with Python scripting without needing previous programming experience. Experience with other scripting or programming languages (Perl, VBA, VB script, Java, C++) is helpful but not required. Readers are expected to have good general ArcGIS skills and a basic understanding of geoprocessing procedures. There are 14 chapters with corresponding exercises on an accompanying DVD. Also included is access to a 180-day trial of ArcGIS® 10.1 for Desktop.

Introducing geographic information systems with ArcGIS: a workbook approach to learning GIS by Michael D. Kennedy; Jack Dangermond (Foreword by); Michael F. Goodchild (Afterword by) An integrated approach that combines essential GIS background with a practical workbook on applying the principles in ArcGIS 10.0 and 10.1 Introducing Geographic Information Systems with ArcGISintegrates a broad introduction to GIS with a software-specific workbook for Esri's ArcGIS. Where most courses make do using two separate texts, one covering GIS and another the software, this book enables students and instructors to use a single text with an integrated approach covering both in one volume with a common vocabulary and instructional style. This revised edition focuses on the latest software updates--ArcGIS 10.0 and 10.1. In addition to its already successful coverage, the book allows students to experience publishing maps on the Internet through new exercises, and introduces the idea of programming in the language Esri has chosen for applications (i.e., Python). A DVD is packaged with the book, as in prior editions, containing data for working out all of the exercises. This complete, user-friendly coursebook: Is updated for the latest ArcGIS releases--ArcGIS 10.0 and 10.1 Introduces the central concepts of GIS and topics needed to understand spatial information analysis Provides a considerable ability to operate important tools in ArcGIS Demonstrates new capabilities of ArcGIS 10.0 and 10.1 Provides a basis for the advanced study of GIS and the study of the newly emerging field of GIScience Introducing Geographic Information Systems with ArcGIS, Third Edition is the ideal guide for undergraduate students taking courses such as Introduction to GIS, Fundamentals of GIS, and Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop. It is also an important guide for professionals looking to update their skills for ArcGIS 10.0 and 10.1.

The Esri guide to GIS analysis. Volume 3, Modeling suitability, movement, and interaction by Andy Mitchell The Esri Guide to GIS Analysis, Volume 3: Modeling Suitability, Movement, and Interaction describes practical applications of modeling concepts in a geographic information system (GIS). This book shows readers how they can explore spatial interaction, site selection, routing, and scheduling, and explains how to best interpret the results of the analysis. With full-color maps and illustrations and sample applications, this book will help students studying GIS and professional GIS analysts better use models to evaluate locations and analyze movement.