Mapping With Mobile Devices

Using TerraFlex, GeoJot+, and Esri ArcCollector

Myles McReynolds

Benefits

Cloud-based sync for fast data transferNo expensive equipment neededReplaces paper forms and mapsCross platform: mobile, GPS, desktopAndroid, iOS, Windows MobileWork anywhere: offline editingAssign users to different projectsCustomizable to fit your workflowAffordableScalable licensing: pay for what you use

DrawbacksReduced accuracyFunctionalityRuggednessNo post-processing

Trimble TerraFlexTrimble InSphere is the online geospatial

information management tool that provides cloud based data sharing

Entry level GIS field data collectionCentrally managedOnline office platform – no need to

download desktop softwareImport/Export Esri XML schema and dataExport to Google EarthReplaces pen and paper workflows

Trimble TerraFlex

Trimble TerraFlexStart by creating a project

Trimble TerraFlexSelect Users (you can go back later)

Trimble TerraFlexEdit Form Templates: What to Collect?

Trimble TerraFlexAttribute Fields: What do you want to

know?

Trimble TerraFlexPublish forms for field use

Trimble TerraFlexCollecting data in the field

Trimble TerraFlexCollecting data in the field

Trimble TerraFlexForms sync automatically when in service areaIf you don’t have service, forms will be saved and

will sync when you come back into service

Trimble TerraFlexMeanwhile, back in the office…

Trimble TerraFlexExport forms to multiple formats

Trimble TerraFlexExport forms to multiple formats

ArcGIS

Google Earth

GeoSpatial Experts’ GeoJot+ Includes desktop application used to create forms Collected forms uploaded to Dropbox cloud automatically Easily transfer data into back-end GIS Create customizable .docx and .pdf reports, photo maps

(Esri shapefiles or GeoDatabases, and Google Earth files), watermarked photos, and other database imports

GeoJot+Photo-centric GPS data

for site assessment, proof of performance, asset audits, or to document compliance - quickly and accurately.

Available in 3 levels◦Essentials◦Team◦Enterprise

GeoJot+GeoJot+ Mobile

Field App focuses on simplicity and speed. Create and distribute unlimited field data collection forms to your team. Easily collect data that is both accurate and consistent. Train your field team in minutes.

GeoJot+GeoJot+ Core Desktop Software lets you review field data and

enforce quality standards before inputting data into a GIS database. Create customizable reports as well as ArcGIS and Google photo maps.

GeoJot+For more on GeoJot+, be sure to attend John

Clark’s presentation this afternoon in the Asia room located on the first floor.

Esri Collector for ArcGIS Use your iOS or Android device to collect and update information in

the field, whether connected or disconnected. From damage reports and service requests to places of historical interest—create the data that matters most to your organization.

Use the Collector app offline to collect and edit maps and data regardless of your network availability.

Note: Because Collector for ArcGIS is a feature of ArcGIS Online, you will need an ArcGIS Online organizational account

http://doc.arcgis.com/en/collector/

Esri Collector for ArcGIS Easy to use, map driven, custom forms Attach photos and videos Collected data is synced to ArcGIS Online server Get directions to features Calculate distance and areas Download maps to your device and work offline. Use GPS to create and update map data. Collect points, lines, and area features. Track and report areas you visited.

Take Aways

Cloud-based technology makes for sleek workflow No expensive equipment Replaces paper forms and maps Android, iOS, Windows Mobile Optimized for offline editing User friendly Customizable to fit your workflow Affordable Easily export to back-end GIS

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