Presented by Richard AugentiHanover Engineering Associates

GIS/GPS and Other Data Collection Tools

Richard AugentiHanover Engineering Associates, Inc.

252 Brodhead Road, Suite 100Bethlehem, PA 18017-8944Telephone – 610.691.5644

Mobile – 484.553.7471

Background• System Engineer (Solve major IT

issues)• SQL Server Database Administrator• GIS Application Developer• Cloud/Virtual Technology• Creator of the GIS Application

Development/GIT Department at Hanover Engineering

Overview

• What is GIS/GPS?

• Data, Tools, & Training?

• Practical Applications?

• Get beyond the basic applications?

Benefits

• Cost Savings from Greater Efficiency

• Improved Communication

• Better Decision Making

• Better Record Keeping

• Managing Geographically

Local Government/COG Usage

• Sign Inventory Management

• Disaster Recovery

• MS4

• Emergency Response Management

• Infrastructure Management

Approach to GIS/GPS• What problem are you trying to

solve

• Develop a master plan

• Start small, plan for long term

• Seek advice, Consultant

• Research

GPS (Global Positioning System)

GIS (Geographic Information System)

GIS Software

FIREWALLGPSUNIT

CAD & Other Software

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GIS Applications

GIS MobileApplications

Share data w/ Public via FTP

Share data w/ other Offices

GIT (Geographic Information Technology)

GPSUNIT

GPS & Other Data Collection Tools

RECRATION GRADE GPS

• Accuracy: within 3 to 5 Meters

• Pros: Low $• Cons: Low

Accuracy• Manufacturer:

Magellan, Garmin

• Cost: $100 - $500

SUB METER UNIT GPS

• Accuracy: within 1 Meter

• Pro/Con: Balance of Cost & Accuracy

• Manufacturer: Delorme, Trimble, Leica

• Cost: 8k-10k +/-

SURVEY GRADE GPS

• Accuracy: 1mm+/-

• Pros: Extremely Accurate

• Con: High $$$• Manufacturer:

Leica, Trimble• Cost: 20k+/-

Alternate Data Collection Tools

• Accuracy: Varies • Pros: Low $$$• Con: Low

Accuracy• Devices: Mobile

Phones, Tablets

DATA DICTIONARY

Getting Started With GPSTrimble(Self Pace Training, Instructor Led, and Reference Materials)http://www.trimble.com/Support/Index_Training.aspx

Penn StateWelcome to GEOG 862 - GPS and GNSS for Geospatial Professionalshttps://www.e-education.psu.edu/geog862/

www.geospatialtraining.com – multiple GPS course(Self Pace Training, Instructor Led, and Reference Materials)

Collect High-Accuracy Data with ArcGIS for Windows Mobile(FREE - www.esri.com/training/main)

System Dividendswww.gpstraining.com/ – Video)

GIS Software

GPSUNIT

SERVER

Use GIS Software to access Data

How do we use GIS at a Tool?• View data – build a quick map• Planning – overlay all types of

important data on a property• Comparison – visually compare

historic or other important data.• Analysis – analyze the best routes

for fire department, snow routes, etc

• Build reports• Aerial imagery

GIS SoftwareESRI - ArcGIS DesktopBasic Single $1500 Shared $3,500Standard Single $7000 Shared $7000Advanced Single $12,500 Shared $12,500AutoDesk AutoCAD Map 3D $5,245.00

Opensource GIS software (Usually at no Cost)GRASS GISQGISgvSIGJUMP GIS/OpenJUMPSAGA GIS

Grants & Software Discounts are usually available for Local Governments

GIS Software TrainingGetting to ArcGIS ($47 - Amazon.com – Reference Material)

Modeling Our World - ESRI Guide to Geodatabse Concepts($30 - Amazon.com – Reference Material)

GIS Tutorial 1: Basic Workbook($45 - Amazon.com – Reference Material)

www.esri.com/training/main – (Free & Purchased)(Self Pace Training, Instructor Led, and Reference Materials)

www.geospatialtraining.com(Self Pace Training, Instructor Led, and Reference Materials)

Public DataPennsylvania Public Access Datahttp://www.pasda.psu.edu/

PA Department of Environmental Protectionhttp://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/tools/6014/gis/637064

PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resourceshttp://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/topogeo/publications/digitaldata/index.htm

USGS Pennsylvania Water Science Centerhttp://pa.water.usgs.gov/infodata/gisdata.php

SRBC Maps & Data Atlashttp://pa.water.usgs.gov/infodata/gisdata.php

Southwestern Pennsylvania Commissionhttp://www.spcregion.org/data_gis.shtml

Free PA State Data from pasda.com

GIS Software

GPSUNIT

CAD & Other Software

SERVER

Share GIS data w/ CAD & non GIS programs

• AutoCAD Civil 3D

• Bentley Microstation

• Microsoft Sharepoint

• SQL Server & other DBMS

GIS Software

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CAD & Other Software

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SHARING DATA

GIS Software

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CAD & Other Software

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GIS Applications

GIS MobileApplications

GIS WEB APPS

QUESTIONS