Pre-Conference Workshops
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - Sheraton Dover Hotel
Morning Sessions (9:00am - 12:00pm)
Getting to Know ModelBuilder
Datums & Projections: Demystifying the Geodetic Reference Frame
Afternoon Sessions (1:00pm - 4:00 pm)
3D Visualization in ArcGIS
GIS for Civil Engineers & Land Development Professionals in the CAD Environment
Getting to Know ModelBuilder (ESRI Staff)
9:00am - 12:00pm
This workshop will provide an introduction to the ModelBuilder tools, which are designed to automate and document geoprocessing workflows. Those who attend will become familiar with the basic concepts of ModelBuilder, learn how to construct simple models, and enjoy a discussion of more advanced topics, such as model iteration.
Datums & Projections: Demystifying the Geodetic Reference Frame
(David Doyle, NGS)
9:00am - 12:00pm
This program details fundamental geodetic surveying concepts of horizontal (NAD 27 and NAD 83) and vertical datums (NGVD 29 and NAVD 88), reference ellipsoids, geoid models, global coordinate systems and datum transformations. Also discussed are the elements of the two most commonly used coordinate map projection systems, Universal Transverse Mercator and the State Plane Coordinates, their relationship to geographic coordinates and use in Geographic Information Systems.
3D Visualization in ArcGIS (ESRI Staff)
1:00pm - 4:00 pm
There are several ways to view, create and work with 3D data in ArcGIS – this workshop will instruct those in attendance about the suite of tools and applications available. Items that will be demonstrated and used include ArcGIS Explorer, ArcGlobe, ArcScene and the 3D Analyst extension tools.
GIS for Civil Engineers and Land Development Professionals
in the CAD Environment (Dana Probert, Engineered Efficiency)
1:00pm - 4:00 pm
Consulting engineers, surveyors and landscape architects are often behind the learning curve when it comes to geospatial data. They hear about all of this publicly available information and don't know how to integrate it into their projects, or perhaps they think they need special software. The truth is that most land development professionals have the capability to import and analyze terrain models, aerial imagery and GIS data with the software they already have and use every single day. This class will demystify geospatial data by explaining what it is, how to find it and how to get it into your AutoCAD drawings using the tools contained in Civil 3D, Map 3D and Land Desktop.
The agenda will include: Gathering data without leaving the office; Understanding GIS data and terminology; How to obtain aerial imagery and terrain information from Google Earth; How to download, import and theme soil data; How to use the Delaware DataMIL to gather data such as tax parcels, road centerlines and municipal boundaries and bring it into CAD; How to create a terrain model from a DEM file; Important techniques for working with aerial topographic data.
The class format will include lecture, detailed demonstrations, a step by step handout and plenty of time for questions and answers. While the instruction will demonstrate using Civil 3D 2008, most techniques will apply to all users of any of the following: Autodesk Map 3D, Land Desktop or Civil 3D. A few techniques, such as importing a terrain model from Google Earth and creating a terrain model from a DEM file will require Civil 3D 2008 or greater. If you are in doubt about whether the class applies to your software, please e-mail the instructor.
