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Working with Coordinate Systems in GIS & GPS

Summary

Always a challenge in GIS and doubly so when using GPS to collect GIS data, this class focuses on the importance of coordinate systems. What is a coordinate system? Why should I care? How do I work with them? What do I need to be aware of when using GPS? Why doesn't my data line up and how can I fix it?

Intended Audience

This course is designed for all levels.

Modules

Module 1: Overview of Coordinate Systems
Module 2: Coordinate Systems and GIS Data
Module 3: GPS Coordinate Systems
Module 4: Data Alignment
Module 5: Custom Coordinate Systems

Skills Acquired

Learn about both geographic and projected coordinate systems and how they differ.
How ESRI data formats including shapefiles, geodatabases, and coverages store coordinate system information.
ArcGIS tools for working with coordinate systems
Coordinate systems in Google Earth
Differential GPS and coordinate systems
Scenarios for identifying and fixing data alignment issues

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