Thank you for your interest in our webinar topic" Leverage maritime data for field maps applications". You can now access the recording and slides (see "Attachments" tab) here.
Here are the answers to questions you asked during the webinar.
1. Can I download ArcGIS Field Maps from Apple or Google store?
Yes, ArcGIS Field Maps can be downloaded from the Apple or Google store.
2. Could you please address briefly using Field Maps for sediment analysis purposes?
Field Maps could be used to collect points of high sedimentation, notify mariners of shoaling, etc.
3. What is the difference between ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123?
Field Maps is for map-centric work, such as collecting locations and updating information. Survey123 is for form-centric collection, such as a census where the location is less important.
4. I am new to maritime data and am interested in downloading ENC data?
Within the United States, NOAA provides ENC data for free. You can download it from their website. The US is one of the few countries that provide this data for free.
For those who are outside the U.S., you will need to contact the hydrographic office responsible for the waters you wish to have charts for.
5. Do you support CARIS file formats like csar and HOP formats?
Safe Software has a converter tool called FME. You can use this tool to convert CARIS file formats to GIS formats.
6. Can ArcGIS Maritime be used for updating real time information?
ArcGIS Maritime is specifically for creating ENCs. ArcGIS has other tools for supporting real-time data including ArcGIS GeoEvent Server and ArcGIS Velocity. Field Maps can update data in real time with an internet connection.
7. Can Field Maps include online data from tide gauge in JSON format into the data acquisition process? It can increase the value of acquired data.
JSON files can be added as attachments. JSON format can also be converted to features using a tool in ArcGIS Pro. The best method is dependent on your workflow.
8. Does Field Maps support S100 standards?
Yes, there are tools to import S-100 and a layer file for symbology. You can do the same workflow with S-100 that we showed with S-57 ENC. None of the S-100 formats are currently approved for use and are still in development. As the standard is developed we will update our portrayal catalog.
9. Can Field Maps be used for marine navigation?
No. You should be using the officially approved device that consumes ENCs called Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) as that is the legal requirement for safety of navigation.
10. Do you have a module for Notice to Mariners?
Notice To Mariners typically refers to an update to a paper nautical chart. The equivalent to an electronic navigational chart (ENC) is an Update file (ER). Updates are supported in Field Maps and can be imported with the base ENC dataset.
