Latest Contributions by KelleyArroyo

Webinar Q&A: Deployable Apps for Aviation Authorities and Airports Questions submitted by attendees during webinar on 27 October 2020. Submit your questions in the reply. General Questions Q: Is it possible to create/develop a story map in ArcGIS Enterprise? Is there a particular extension needed? A: Yes! Story maps can be created in ArcGIS Enterprise, though there may be a few slight differences from the experience in ArcGIS Online. With the release of ArcGIS Enterprise 10.8.1, you can now access the new ArcGIS StoryMaps product in addition to the classic Esri Story Maps templates. The new Storyteller user type includes full access to ArcGIS Story Maps. For more information about ArcGIS StoryMaps, visit the documentation page here: https://doc.arcgis.com/en/arcgis-storymaps/get-started/what-is-arcgis-storymaps.htm or the blog post found here: https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-storymaps/announcements/arcgis-storymaps-now-available-in-enterprise/. You can also view the ArcGIS StoryMaps product roadmap here: https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-storymaps/product-road-map and the Storyteller user type product page here: https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-storymaps/storyteller. Q: Can you link ArcGIS Enterprise data to Hub? A: Yes! Content from your ArcGIS Enterprise can be included in ArcGIS Hub sites if it is properly shared. Since Hub sites are public facing, your Enterprise content also needs to be shared publicly. You can also create on-premise or internal-only sites with ArcGIS Enterprise Sites. This provides the same site construction experience as ArcGIS Hub. For more information about ArcGIS Enterprise Sites, visit: https://enterprise.arcgis.com/en/sites/latest/get-started/about-this-application.htm. Q: If an organization has mapped their airfield signs, could those signs appear in an inspection application based on user location? In other words, can the application identify nearby signs from which the user can select? A: Yes! If your airfield sign data has been published to your Enterprise or ArcGIS Online organization, that data can be included when building an airfield inspection web app. Enabling automatic selection or filtering based on user location may require some additional configuration or customization. Q: I am working with an airport that is transitioning from CAD data to GIS data with the goal of using Esri web apps to facilitate airfield inspections. Can you provide some tips for making the transition easier? A: Sure! Our main recommendation would be to use the airports geodatabase that is included with ArcGIS Aviation Airports. The airport geodatabase schema was designed to support both FAA and international data standards, so it is well-suited for use in airfield inspections both in the United States and abroad. It also enables users to take full advantage of the various tools and workflows that come with ArcGIS Aviation Airports. We also have a team of solution and configuration engineers who work with airports around the world and may be able to provide other tips and tricks. If you’d like more information, please contact us at aero@esri.com. Q: Is it possible to link the ArcGIS Online environment with data stored in a Tableau database? A: Yes! Data that you’ve published to your ArcGIS Online organization can be consumed in Tableau. Here is a blog post describing the process: https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/product/local-government/how-to-use-arcgis-data-features-and-basemaps-in-tableau/ and here is a recent article from Tableau: https://www.tableau.com/about/blog/2020/4/more-spatial-data-power-tableau-connect-esri-and-oracle. To bring data from Tableau into your ArcGIS Online environment, you can use FME or ArcGIS Data Interoperability. Q: Can flight charts and data that were created on a different platform work with ArcGIS web apps? A: Yes! ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise both support several Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) specifications. So, if you have charts or data that is available as a Web Feature Service (WFS), Web Map Service (WMS), or Web Map Tile Service (WMTS), it can be consumed in ArcGIS. For more information see the OGC documentation for ArcGIS Online here: https://doc.arcgis.com/en/arcgis-online/reference/ogc.htm or for ArcGIS Enterprise here: https://enterprise.arcgis.com/en/portal/latest/use/ogc.htm. ... View more

  Esri's ArcGIS platform now includes nFrames SURE software and enables your teams to seamlessly capture, process, produce, and analyze high-quality 2D and 3D information. SURE transforms imagery and lidar data into true orthophotos, point clouds, and photo-textured 3D meshes to update your large-to-medium-scale, authoritative basemaps and products. ArcGIS empowers users to access this national mapping content securely from their desktop, web, and mobile applications. ... View more

Deployable Apps for Aviation Authorities and Airports Webinar Bring accurate and authoritative maps and data to senior leaders to drive evidence-based decision-making. This webinar explores how civil aviation authorities are leveraging ArcGIS to exploit their aeronautical data holdings to quickly deploy applications, dashboards, and maps with a configure-first approach for projects. This approach allows organizations to get value out of the applications and the data that powers them.   This webinar covers: How civil aviation authorities are leveraging ArcGIS. How to quickly deploy applications, dashboards, and maps with a configure-first approach.   Have Questions?  Read through the Q&A from the webinar and ask any questions you have to the team in the replies: https://community.esri.com/t5/national-geospatial-mapping/deployable-apps-for-aviation-authorities-and-airports-webinar-q/m-p/1001878#M3    This webinar is part of the 2020 National Aviation Webinar series. View the other webinar recordings here:  Enhancing Collaboration for Obstacle Assessment Workflows in ArcGIS Aviation Aviation Charting in ArcGIS Pro   Stay up-to-date with National Mapping & Charting events, webinar, and news and subscribe to our quarterly newsletter ... View more

Actively Modernize and Automate Workflows to be more Efficient and Effective National government agencies are actively modernizing and automating their workflows to be more efficient and effective. GeoAI leverages artificial intelligence (AI) methods, natural language processing, process automation, staff augmentation, and data mining to extract key information from spatial big data. The use of GeoAI, together with geographic location information and analysis from ArcGIS to mine big data helps government agencies develop effective use of GeoAI and AIM strategies to get required knowledge quickly and with fewer resources. Key Takeaways See how to automate workflows using machine learning and computer vision in ArcGIS to quickly solve real-world problems. In this webinar, we cover how to: Create deep learning training datasets with ArcGIS Pro. Realize the power of the ArcGIS Pro Deep Learning toolset. Harness the object detection geoprocessing capabilities in ArcGIS Pro. Publish GeoAI geoprocessing services. Presentation Resources and Materials: Presentation Slides ArcGIS.Learn Documentation   Sample Notebooks  ArcGIS API for Python: Building Footprint Extraction using DL GeoAI Blogs  UC2020: Geospatial Deep Learning with ArcGIS 7 Part Blog Series on GeoAI - Future Impacts on Mapping and Modernization by GeoAI Additional YouTube Videos: Search for “ArcGIS Deep Learning” Presenters:  Linda Peters‌ Mark Cygan‌ Katherine Smyth‌ Steve Snow‌ ... View more

National Mapping Agency Learn Paths are now live! Explore our new series of learning pathways and lessons designed to guide you through the process of national mapping strategies and technologies. These 6 pathways were created to address the fundamental workflows of a national mapping agency: data collection, management, production and analysis, and collaboration. Pathway 1: Pathway to Success Pathway 2: Collection Pathway 3: Management  Pathway 4: Production Analysis Pathway 5: Sharing and Collaboration Pathway 6: National GIS ... View more

The following questions and answers are in response to the Esri webinar - Aviation Charting in ArcGIS Pro. The webinar ran September 9, 2020 with presentations by:  Jonathan Weaver Global Aviation Business Development Amit Jain ArcGIS Aviation Product Manager Nick Jones ArcGIS Aviation Product Engineer You can view the full webinar recording here. Q: Were airlines asked to participate in designing the extension? A: Our requirements are driven largely by users of the Charting solution that include organizations like CAAs/ANSPs, Military agencies, international organizations (ICAO, Eurocontrol), and more. We want to ensure our user community’s voices are heard and take suggestions seriously. We do this all while ensuring compliance to applicable regulations. If you’d like to provide suggestions or ideas, you can email us at aero@esri.com.   Q: Are the PDF exports of charts raster or vector PDFs? A: The PDFs that are generated during export may contain both raster and vector layers.  Most vector data will be exported to vector layers and any raster data in the layout (i.e. hillshades, terrain) will be rasterized.  Vector data that is placed below raster data in the layout may be rasterized as well.   Q: On some of the sample charts shown during the demonstration, the distance labels were obscured by the route.  Can the route be terminated at distance boxes, waypoints, or TMAs? A: Yes, this issue is typically handled with masking, in which certain features are configured to mask out other features to improve the visual appearance of the chart.  This capability is available in ArcGIS Pro, but we’re still working on some additional functionality and improved workflows to make the process more efficient, so it wasn’t demonstrated during the webinar.  We use a layer masking strategy as described in the online help here: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/tool-reference/cartography/intersecting-layers-masks.htm.    Q: Will you be providing Controller charts for the United States? A: Controller charts will be supported by ArcGIS Aviation Charting.  Of course, the configuration process will depend on the nature and quality of the source data being used.  Since FAA has traditionally relied on their own internal data sources rather than AIXM data, it may be less likely that we’ll release a Controller chart configuration template with the solution.    Q: Does the extension offer support for “copper penny” diagrams showing the enlarged runway patterns at airports? A: Yes, the software can be configured to depict the “copper penny” diagram that depicts the runway configuration, provided the airport and runway data is properly populated.  We typically achieve this by layering the runway symbols (enlarged) on top of an airport symbol.  This is something we’ve seen a lot in our work with VFR charts.   Q: Is there functionality available to explore airspace alternatives (new navaids, approach/departure procedures, etc.)? A: The ArcGIS Aviation Charting and Airports products include tools for creating surfaces around navaids, airports, and obstacles.  The parameters used for constructing these surfaces can be modified using an included utility to enable the exploration and evaluation of alternatives.  ArcGIS Aviation Airports includes additional tools for performing analysis of these surfaces against obstacle data.  Some of these capabilities were demonstrated in our previous webinar: Enhancing Collaboration for Obstacle Assessment.  You can view a recording of the webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkchYdZbhNc.   Q: How is ArcGIS integration with airport platform to BIM Integration for real-time flight review on the contact stands? A: ArcGIS Aviation is part of the ArcGIS Pro Platform, which provides seamless integration of BIM and real-time observations for analysis and visualization.  For more information about BIM in ArcGIS, see the documentation here: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/help/data/revit/what-is-bim-.htm.  You can also read more about BIM and GIS integration in this blog post: https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-pro/transportation/common-patterns-for-bim-and-gis-integration/  and in this story map: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/efc03f5cda964567ae512e9522d2f11a.  Finally, you can read more about real-time visualization and analytics in ArcGIS here: https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/real-time/overview.     Q: Since approach chart Profile Views, MSAs, and TAAs are in the long-term roadmap, how are they created in ArcGIS Pro today? A: There are few ways to include these items in a chart with the current capabilities.  ArcGIS Pro includes tools that allow users to add graphics and text to layouts, so the elements could be drawn directly on the chart.  Similarly, existing elements managed outside of ArcGIS Pro could be inserted as images.  These approaches are not ideal as they are largely manual and produce results that are not data driven; the long-term items in our road map would provide functionality to automate the creation and update of these elements for improved efficiency.  Keep in mind that the road map is influenced by user demand so these items may move forward if necessary.   Q: How can I get training from Esri for using this software?  What about offline training? A: Esri currently offers an Instructor-led training course called Introduction to ArcGIS Aviation.  However, this course is currently designed around the ArcMap version of the software.  We hope to begin building an ArcGIS Pro version of the class soon.  We can also provide hands-on instruction through virtual implementation workshops.  When travel restrictions are lifted, onsite workshops will be another great opportunity for hands-on engagement.  In addition, a great resource is the ArcGIS Aviation community on GeoNet (https://community.esri.com/community/arcgis-for-aviation).  We often post short instructional videos to this community and can answer questions that are posted there.  So far, most of the videos we have posted relate to our Airports product, but videos for the Charting product should be coming soon.    Q: Would you be providing UAS (Drone) NOTAMs? A: The ArcGIS Aviation Charting product is not designed to be a NOTAM system, but it can consume and display NOTAM information.   Q: How easy is it in Pro to replicate complex aeronautical representations currently in ArcGIS? A: Most of the complex representations that are currently supported in ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap) are already supported in ArcGIS Pro.  Our goal has been to make the configuration required to create these representations even easier in Pro.  For example, the Visual Specifications (VST) functionality that we use in ArcMap to apply symbols and generate text for labels has been largely replaced by the Prepare Aviation Data tool in Pro.  A configuration that required a dozen or more VST rules in ArcMap, now requires a configuration expression for Prepare Aviation Data and two Arcade expressions (one for symbology and one for annotation).   Q: Can we have more than 1 AIXM file as a data source to produce a chart? A: Yes, multiple AIXM files can be ingested into the ArcGIS Aviation Charting geodatabase to provide data for charting.   Q: Were the graphics in the sample charts simplified for the webinar?  Several arcs appeared as multi-sided polygons. A: The graphics themselves were not simplified for the webinar, but they were generated using sample data that was created by Esri and was fairly simple.  Specifically, the data was not highly densified, meaning vertices were placed at large intervals along some curved segments resulting in the multi-sided appearance seen during the presentation.  Production data is typically more densified, resulting in smoother curves in the output charts.  As a side note, Esri is always happy to work with user-provided data when possible.  If you have data that you would be willing to share and/or see in demos, please contact us!   Q: How are extensions to AIXM handled in ArcGIS Pro. A: The AIXM tools in ArcGIS Aviation Charting use configuration files that are installed with the product to manage the import of AIXM data.  These configuration files can be modified to add support for AIXM extensions.   Q: With ArcGIS Aviation, how can we verify data integrity (spatial, attribute, topological) before it is committed to the database. A: ArcGIS Aviation utilizes native geodatabase versioning functionality to manage the validation of data before it is made available for production or publication.  Data is first imported into a “load” version where it can be inspected using built-in data validation capabilities before being posted to a “production” version for charting. ... View more

Structured observation management (SOM) is a framework for organizing and sharing GEOINT information—normalizing how to capture and record observations from sensors and sources obtained from an image, intelligence report, or other means by an analyst. In this webinar, learn how to use ArcGIS as a structured observation management system including workflows for Establishing a web-based workflow for locating, identifying, and capturing observations. Configuring an enterprise database so that observations can be shared across the organization. Sharing data metrics as key information products for stakeholders. Read more about the September 2020 release of ArcGIS Excalibur. You can find all of the webinars in our National Government Webinar Series here. Please continue to connect with the Esri National Government Team. Find us on Twitter Connect with our Esri presenters on LinkedIn: Chris Lee Ben Conklin  Kurt Schwoppe Kyle Talbot ... View more

Aviation Charting in ArcGIS Pro Aeronautical charts are some of the most complex and difficult cartographic products to produce. Highly demanding chart specifications coupled with a complex aeronautical data model in the Aeronautical Information Exchange Model (AIXM) require that a data-driven approach be adopted to ensure quality and timely production across a multitude of chart types.   In this webinar, you will learn about: New opportunities to enhance production methods and boost efficiency with the migration from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro. How ArcGIS can enable civil aviation authorities to rethink the traditional Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) cycle for data production and dissemination. Have questions? Read through the Q&A from the webinar and ask any questions you have to the team in the replies: https://community.esri.com/thread/260079-aviation-charting-in-arcgis-pro-webinar-qa    This webinar is part of the 2020 National Aviation Webinar series. View the other webinar recordings here:   Enhancing Collaboration for Obstacle Assessment Workflows in ArcGIS Aviation Deployable Apps for Aviation Authorities and Airports   Stay up-to-date with National Mapping & Charting events, webinar, and news and subscribe to our quarterly newsletter. ... View more

  Future Impacts by AI on Mapping and Modernization   Authored By: Steve Snow Esri Senior National Government Industry Strategy Specialist     Part 1 of  a 7 part series exploring GIS and Artificial Intelligence   We are now living in an age where technology is the backbone of successful mapping organizations. By embracing technology all parts of the workplace have become more productive when working on projects. Geospatial organizations have continuously improved upon production and analysis processes by introducing automation and new technologies to the workforce. An exciting recent addition to automation has been the adoption of Deep Learning (DL) by the GIS industry, resulting in a vast sub-domain called Geographic Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI). These new technologies, when paired with human operators, are ushering in new exciting capabilities that were previously thought as science fiction in the past. The term Artificial Intelligence (AI) was first introduced by Professor John Mcarthy in 1955. Due to lack of computational power and large publicly available data sets the field of AI grew slowly. All of this started to change with the development and growth of the internet. With the creation of the internet large amounts of publicly available data became available to develop AI training datasets. These datasets are necessary, because large amounts of data are needed to train AI models. Additionally, with the advent of the Graphical Processing Unit (GPU), affordable processing made possible accelerated development and use of AI. Deep Learning (DL) is a subset of AI and mainly uses neural networks that are inspired by biological neural networks. DL is being used in many areas for quick decision making and patter recognition in such tasks as self-driving cars, speech recognition, robotics and image classification. The most interesting development for Mapping modernization has been the evolution and intersection of GIS or Geospatial Technology with AI and DL. This intersection has provided some of the most powerful technology called GeoAI. Simply put, GeoAI is the intersection of GIS, AI, and Location.   The Importance of GeoAI and Why You Should Care   In all workplaces technology and modernization have drastically impacted work efficiency. Modernization has always been an ongoing process. With the development of electricity, typewriters, computers, GPS, Imagery, Lidar, Autonomous Robots, and GeoAI change in within the workplace has been the only constant. Because of change there is always a lag before any adoption. The hardest part to adapting to this change is the fear of becoming irrelevant and being replaced. Due to fear of replacement it’s often hard for workers to recognize the opportunities that new technology certainly brings. With GeoAI new opportunities for workers need to be recognized that will enhance knowledge and understanding which make the individual more competitive in the workplace. It’s important that by seizing this GeoAI opportunity workers can remove the risk of being left behind and take advantage of advanced placement in the workplace. One area that this is taking place is in the area of remote sensing.       GeoAI in National Mapping and Remote Sensing   It’s important to note that mapping through earth observation is a difficult task. Earth Observation consists of multiple domains such as Air, Land, and Sea. GIS is the unifying technology that is needed for mapping large geographic datasets in national domains. A GIS platform is required that can support such things as Aviation, Topographic Mapping and Disaster Response at global and local scales, and also Maritime requirements for charting of the ocean’s bathymetry, water column, and littoral zones. One such technology that can do this is Esri’s ArcGIS Platform which provides the ability to utilize GeoAI for object detection and classification from both point clouds and raster surfaces derived from Remotely Sensed information. Many international organizations like the International Civil Aviation Organizations (ICAO) are partnering with industry to bring GeoAI into mainstream industries like aviation .   Read part 2 of the series - GIS, Artificial Intelligence, and Automation in the Workplace ... View more

Learn how ArcGIS provides automation, tools, and workflows to help maritime and hydrographic organizations establish a geospatial infrastructure to make the best-informed decisions. This webinar covers new features and functionalities of the latest release of ArcGIS Maritime and ArcGIS Bathymetry. This webinar presentation covers multiple elements in ArcGIS Maritime, including the following:  S-57 and S-101 in ArcGIS Pro Electronic and paper nautical charts with ArcGIS Maritime Continue the conversation! If you have any questions, please post them on our webinar discussion thread and our team will get back to you.  ... View more

The Census Bureau is tasked with enumerating the population while also protecting the identity of individuals. These requirements are at odds with one another therefore disclosure avoidance techniques are used to keep personally identifiable information confidential. Census 2020 will be the first census to implement differential privacy, as a mathematical model to balance privacy and accuracy. View this special web session where Dr. John M. Abowd, Associate Director Research and Methodology and Chief Scientist US Census Bureau will share insights into the US Census evolving approach to differential privacy. Joining Dr. Abowd is Dr. Lauren Scott Griffin, Sr. Software Engineer and Spatial Statistician at Esri to discuss questions critical to the GIS community. This one-hour discussion will help GIS users prepare for and anticipate the marked changes in how census data are released. This webinar covers some of the main points on what GIS users need to know to successfully work with Census 2020 data. Additional Resources:  Presentation Deck Questions? Continue the discussion on Differential Privacy on our community thread ... View more

Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSi), the national mapping agency of Ireland, has undergone a digital transformation that includes great efficiency gains in mapmaking processes, and the creation of a one-stop shop called GeoHive to collect and serve the government’s spatial data across departments. These changes now form a backbone of capability to take mapping to a whole new level. Key takeaways from this article:  Open data adds transparency and enables interactions. Location data underpins key government objectives. Linking initiatives through location pins hope around plans. Read the Full Article Here ... View more

This is the second in a three-part series on Ordnance Survey Ireland’s map modernization efforts. Improved data sharing leads to cost savings and better decisions across government with a greater sense of place for citizens. National mapping agencies, like many other industries, have seen impacts from the disruption of the internet. The many changes in information flow have caused a complete rethink about what they do and how they do it. Key takeaways from this article: Open data leads to increased citizen interaction and improved government collaboration. Online mapping educates the public about how spatial is special, while allowing them to create custom maps. Freely available data encourages new investments in Ireland. Read the Full Article Here ... View more

First in a three-part series on Ordnance Survey Ireland’s map modernization efforts. Isn’t data just data? Once you start asking questions of your data, it doesn’t take long to realize when key details are missing. The location data that underpins mapmaking is of limited use if it only indicates where something is (its address, coordinates, or place-name). It gains intelligence if attributes are added to describe the what and why. Key takeaways from this article:  The value of spatial data exceeds the value of a paper map. Intelligent data adds insight, overcoming uncertainty. Digital workflows produce compounding benefits. Read the Full Article Here ... View more

Office Increases Efficiency and Data Quality with Custom Mobile Data Collection, Data Management, and Reporting Tools The Oregon/Washington Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages approximately 14 million acres of rangeland and administers over 2,000 grazing allotments. To fulfill this obligation, it employs more than 50 full-time staff in numerous district and field offices. These individuals share a commitment to a common mission: ensuring the health and productivity of public rangelands for the use and enjoyment of current and future generations. Read the Full Story ... View more