MACURISA2018

The ArcGIS platform provides powerful tools for collecting, publishing, sharing, and using data to support a mobile workforce, within the structure of a modern web GIS.  In this workshop, you will use ArcGIS Pro to create and publish an ArcGIS Online feature service.  You will then learn how to use Collector for ArcGIS and Survey123 for ArcGIS to capture information around the facility.  An ArcGIS Online Organization has been provisioned for use with the workshop, and your instructor will give you an identity to use for the workshop.  This account will remain active for 5 days after the conference, then will be deleted.

This half-day workshop will provide you with an introduction to SQL and relational database management systems (RDBMS) with a special focus on using databases to maintain, query, and modify spatial data. Using the open-source DBMS PostgreSQL and its spatial extension PostGIS, we will explore using SQL to perform tasks you may have previously performed using a desktop GIS. ETL processes, data analytics, and modeling can all be extended and enhanced through the use of SQL in a spatially-enabled database.

Outline
Introduction to SQL and the database
Bringing GIS into the database using PostGIS and open source tools
Querying your data

Intended Audience:
Beginner to Intermediate
Attendees must be familiar with desktop GIS software. Experience with QGIS is a plus.
Attendees must bring their own laptop with wifi/wireless capabilities. Prior to the workshop, attendees must install the PostgreSQL software and workshop data on their laptop. Attendees are also encouraged to install the open source QGIS desktop GIS software if the laptop does not have an existing desktop GIS installed.

This session will cover today’s decision-making process for employing three automated surveying technologies when approaching a mapping project.  The session will present considerations for using land surveying, aircraft, UAS and/or a combination of the 3 techniques for a particular mapping project.  Consideration of scope, accuracy, precision, site location, site conditions, site access, FAA airspace limitations, deliverables, budget and schedule are all factors to be evaluated in order to be competitive, meet client requirements and expectations, and be in compliance with applicable state and federal law.

This Full Day Workshop will be presented with two instructors, one a GIS staffer (F. Peirce Eichelberger) and one a surveyor (Peter Borbas) using with many graphics, illustrations and photographs.  The point/counterpoint format encourages attendee interest and engagement. The format allows for the development of two perspectives on many key issues that need to be discussed and better understood by all involved.    Interactive sections in the workshop are planned. 
This workshop will benefit the larger GIS, survey and related communities, ex. title communities, assessment and Clerks and Recorders.  GIS interests will get a new appreciation for the role of surveyors in GIS including, geodetic control, base map accuracy, precision, as-builts and other GIS theme/layer involvement.  Surveyors will gain a new appreciation of what is GIS and better understand their important role with all things pertaining to legal descriptions.  A goal of the workshop is for both the GIS and survey communities to better understand each other’s perspectives and what each brings to the table.  
What Really is GIS?—What exactly is a GIS map?Role of the GIS base map.All layers are not created equal!Parcel role/Subparcels3-D DiscussionWhere does GIS data comes from?Imagery’s Role Photogrammetrists and (versus) the SurveyorGeodetic Control—the real framework, yet still poorly understood.  The Ideal vs. the Practical.State Plane Coordinates joint perspectives for parcel mappingParcels/lots survey/GIS perspectiveGet ready for a new datum in 2020.How the map is built/maintained/improved?IT Keys and Things that tie it all together.  Addresses, names, contact information.  Data standards.  Surveyors/Developers/Engineers and the Title Community—How GIS can help?Why GIS Needs Surveyors?  Read Legal Descriptions.Subdivision ordinances, SPS, monuments and workflow.    Why the Title Community Needs Surveyors?    Uniform Parcel Identifier (UPI) program in PennsylvaniaThe PRIA (Property Records Industry Association) Land Records/GIS Integration Initiative.GPS/GIS/CORS—the Europeans are coming, so are the Chinese!Monuments from A-ZPLSS Versus the Original 13 ColoniesStaffing/CertificationURISA’s (Urban and Regional Information System Association) G-LIS’ RoleVarying State Roles and Responsibilities

Edith Konopka, NJ Office of Information Technology, Office of Geographic Information Systems

 This all-day workshop will cover hands-on use of Esri’s ArcCatalog 10.3.1 (or later) ArcGIS metadata editor, as well as a brief overview of why writing metadata is important, what standard(s) are applicable, and a mention of alternate tools for non-Esri users.

 The goals of the course are:

1. To prepare Geographic Information System users to create metadata that properly documents their geospatial data.
2. To encourage and facilitate geospatial data documentation efforts on ArcGIS Online/Open Data and the revamped New Jersey Geographic Information Network (NJGIN 3.)

This half-day workshop will provide you with a deeper understanding of analyzing, processing, and managing spatial data using SQL. Using the open-source DBMS PostgreSQL and its spatial extension PostGIS, we will explore using SQL to perform tasks you may have previously performed using a desktop GIS. ETL processes, data analytics, and modeling can all be extended and enhanced through the use of SQL in a spatially-enabled database.

Outline
Advanced SQL Queries
Creating New Data
Developing ETL Processes

Intended Audience:
Intermediate to Advanced
Attendees must be familiar with desktop GIS software. Experience with QGIS is a plus.
Attendees must bring their own laptop with wifi/wireless capabilities. Prior to the workshop, attendees must install the PostgreSQL software and workshop data on their laptop. Attendees are also encouraged to install the open source QGIS desktop GIS software if the laptop does not have an existing desktop GIS installed.

Whether you have many years experience working with desktop GIS or you are just starting out, chances are ArcGIS Pro is new to you. ArcGIS Pro is an essential application for creating and working with spatial data. With a completely redesigned interface and project-centric approach, ArcGIS Pro provides the capabilities you need from a desktop GIS but in a more modern application. In this workshop, you’ll gain hands-on experience working with ArcGIS Pro by exploring a project that will guide you through authoring a map, symbolizing data, working in both 2D and 3D, common editing workflows, and analysis tasks. This is a half-day workshop.

The goal of this half day workshop is to strengthen the relationship between GIS and Emergency Management communities.  The first topic to be covered will teach the GIS user how an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is organized and where they fit into the overall response to the disaster.  You will learn about the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and study the relationship between the EOC and the on-scene Incident Command System (ICS) used by first responders.  Next you will learn how to create and view reports within E Team, the State of New Jersey’s situational awareness platform.  The workshop will conclude by teaching how to spatially enable the real time data so that they can be migrated into your agency’s native GIS environment.

Requirement for registration:  This workshop is intended for those who will staff or directly assist an EOC during a disaster.  Since you will be receiving the same training and have the same access to E Team as all emergency managers you will need to receive permission from your local, county, or state Office of Emergency Management (OEM) prior to the workshop.  When you submit your registration for the workshop you will be given instructions on how to contact your appropriate OEM for approval.  Certain exemptions can be made for private sector employees, please contact Tom Rafferty at NJOEM for details.  Walk in registrations will not be accepted.