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1AGIC 2016 EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYMPOSIUM

Welcome .......................................................................................................................................2

AGIC Council................................................................................................................................3

Hands on Workshops ............................................................................................................. 4

Esri Hands on Learning Lab............................................................................................. 5-7

Keynote Speaker ...................................................................................................................... 8

Wednesday - At a Glance ....................................................................................................... 9

Wednesday - Details ........................................................................................................ 10-15

Thursday - At a Glance .....................................................................................................16-17

Thursday - Details ............................................................................................................ 18-25

Friday - At a Glance ............................................................................................................... 26

Friday - Details .................................................................................................................. 27-31

Conference Map ..................................................................................................................... 32

Conference Committee ....................................................................................................... 33

Sponsors .................................................................................................................. Back Cover

Table of ConTenTs

2 AGIC 2016 EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYMPOSIUM

Welcome to the 2016Arizon A Geo Gr Aphic inform Ation co uncil

edu c Ation & tr AininG Sympo Sium

On behalf of the Arizona Geographic Information

Council (AGIC) we would like to welcome you to Prescott and the 2016 AGIC Education and Training Symposium. This symposium is held annually to bring geospatial professionals together to learn and network, sharing both knowledge and experience. Each year this symposium relies on the AGIC Conference Committee, which is a dedicated team of volunteers from around the State. It has been my pleasure to work with such an enthusiastic and committed group of individuals for this symposium, especially the conference committee co-chairs Steve Whitney and Jami Dennis. We graciously thank you for your attendance. It is our hope that by attending the sym-posium you find new and exciting ways to increase your education and skills.

Over the past year AGIC has continued to increase awareness and deliver many accomplishments. First, the AZGEO Clearinghouse (https://azgeo.az.gov/azgeo/) is an AGIC initiative designed to provide GIS users with links to Internet map services, FGDC compliant metada-ta, data sharing, and geospatial data downloads. This is the third year of production and there continues to be a steady increase in users, agencies, and data. Since its implementation, the number of users has increased by 127% (1159 to 2627), number of agencies participating increased by 35% (272 to 366), and the number of data-sets and services has increased by 75% (161 to 281).

Next, the All Roads Network, Next Generation 911 (NG911), and the National Address Database have con-tinued to advance through the collaboration with ADOT, National Emergency Number Association (NENA), state-wide government agencies, and the USDOT. This AGIC working group has adapted NENA guidelines for Arizona 911 in order to develop best practices that ensure con-sistency and resiliency for a statewide network. A web based address editor has been developed for broad 911 community participation in fixing address errors. Through this initiative, the group was able to foster data sharing agreements statewide for better validation of accuracy between 911 systems.

In 2015, the State Cartographers Office (SCO) conducted the Arizona GIS User Survey and had over 115 people respond. Respondents answered questions about their organization, their spatial in-

formation management, AGIC, and the priorities of SCO, to name a few. The input received from the survey will assist AGIC as we plan for the future. Requirements and goals can often be challenging to justify alone, but input from a larger community of users can provide a stronger voice for justification. This survey can be found on the AGIC website at https://arcgis2.geo.az.gov/agic/.

Lastly, the AGIC Outreach Committee is back after a long hiatus. It is being championed by Curtis Pulford and Cheryl Thurman. The Outreach Committee has been traveling around the State to increase AGIC awareness and demonstrate how AGIC can assist your organiza-tion. They also have been improving the AGIC website, generating handout materials (such as a tri-fold brochure and AZGEO informational flyer), and promoting the AGIC symposium throughout Arizona.

Again, we would like to thank you for attending the 2016 symposium and for your continued interest in geospatial technology. We express our appreciation to the great line-up of speakers who always bring relevant and timely content to enrich your experience. Special thanks to our keynote speaker Chris Aldridge, a certified photo-grammetrist, for sharing his unique insights with all of us. Very importantly, thank you to our exhibitors and all the sponsors who help make this symposium a success. While at the conference, please take time to visit with and thank our sponsors as well as the AGIC Confer-ence Committee members for their support. Bringing this symposium to you each year is a team effort. I hope you will enjoy the fruits of their labor and take back new ideas, insights, and inspiration to your organization.

As you network with fellow geospatial professionals, colleagues, and vendors, I encourage you to explore and share how you’ve experienced success with your GIS investment in your organization. We wish you a produc-tive and educational experience. Enjoy the symposium and Prescott!

Sincerely,

Kevin R. BlakeAGIC Chairperson, 2016


OFFICErSKevin Blake, ChairpersonNorthern Arizona Geographic Information Forum

Curtis Pulford, Vice ChairpersonArizona State Cartographer’s Office

Jason Howard, Past ChairpersonMaricopa Association of Governments

Tim Colman, TreasurerArizona State Cartographer’s Office

BOArD MEMBErSSandra DyreArizona Department of Administration

Marcus S. WilsonArizona Department of Economic Security

Stephanie S. WashingtonArizona Department of Education

Susan C. SmithArizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs

Debra CrouseArizona Department of Environmental Quality

Glen BuettnerArizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management

Paul A. BarbeauArizona Department of Health Services

Boyd LarkinArizona Department of Revenue

James MeyerArizona Department of Transportation

Jeffrey WilkersonArizona Department of Transportation

Brian D. ConwayArizona Department of Water Resources

Nicole EidenArizona Game and Fish Department

Curtis PulfordArizona State Cartographer’s Office

Shea LemarArizona State University

Leslie C. StovallGila River Indian Community

Gene TrobiaEx Officio

Timothy SmothersLeague of Arizona Cities and Towns

Jason HowardMaricopa Association of Governments

Eric FeldmanMaricopa County Regional GIS

Thomas K. ElderMaricopa GIS Consortium

Phil PoncePrivate Sector

Bridget JohanningUS Bureau of Reclamation

Keith LarsonUSDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

David BaileyUS Forest Service

Kevin BlakeNorthern Arizona Geographic Information Forum

Mark F. ManoneNorthern Arizona University

Manuel M. RosasPima Association of Governments

Steve WhitneyStatewide Association of County Government

Chris BlackUS Department of Defense - Luke AFB

Brian BradyYuma Regional Geographic Information System

ADDITIOnAL LEADErSHIpSteve WhitneyConference Committee Co-ChairJami DennisConference Committee Co-ChairTimothy SmothersAdministrative and Legal Committee ChairGene TrobiaData Committee Co-ChairSandra DyreData Committee Co-ChairCurtis PulfordOutreach Committee Co-ChairCheryl ThurmanOutreach Comittee Co-Chair

aGIC CounCIl


WOrKSHOpS In THE COppEr BASIn rOOMWednesday Thursday Friday

details on page 10

Introduction to the Geodatabase

Cody Cohn

details on page 18Attendees should have basic

knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop, geoprocessing, and GIS data formats

Open Up Your Mapping with Open Source

Rudy Stricklan

details on page 27

AGIC continues to offer our popular instructor led hands on workshops for Symposium attendees. With a wide range of topics, the workshops offer a rich learning experience in a computer lab setting. Workshop instructors are subject matter experts and offer unique insight from their professional work experience. The list of this year’s workshops can be found below with further details about each workshop located on subsequent pages as indicated.

The hands on workshops provide a hands on learning environment in a computer lab. Because space is

limited to the number of available computers in the lab, attendees must be registered for the specific workshop they wish to attend.

If you did not pre-register for a workshop but would like to attend one, please check with the AGIC volunteer in the Copper Basin room to see if there are any remaining spots. If no spots are available, you may be placed on a waiting list. Any spaces left unfilled 5 minutes after the start of the session will be given to those on the waiting list on a first-come-first-served basis.

Hands-On with ArcGIS Online

Jeremiah LindemannJoseph Peters

Jonathan Doherty

8:30am 3.5 Hours8:30am 3.5 Hours

1:30pm 3.5 Hours

details on page 22

Frank Frazer

hands on Workshops

How to Get Started with FME and Save Time on GIS

ProjectsBo Guo and Brian Pont

details on page 13

Collection of Aerial Data with Trimble UAS and Data

Import into ArcGIS

details on page 10

Frank Frazer1:30pm 1.5 Hours

3:30pm 1.5 Hours


Explore Esri software offerings and get free training at the Hands on Learning Lab. The Learning Lab offers self-paced training sessions (approximately 45 minutes each) featuring a recorded demo and an interactive exercise.

An Esri instructor will be available to answer your questions. Labs are 90 minutes long and space is

LESSOnS TO CHOOSE FrOM: � Getting Started with GIS 1: Understanding the ArcGIS

Platform � Getting Started with GIS 2: Using ArcMap to Explore

GIS Data � Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro � Advantages to Storing Your GIS Data in the

Geodatabase � Creating Presentation Quality Maps in ArcMap � Editing GIS Data in ArcMap � Multi-user Editing Using Versioning � Editing and Maintaining Parcels Stored in a Parcel

Fabric � Geocoding Street Addresses to Create Map Points � Importing and Preparing CAD Data for Use in ArcGIS � The Importance of Spatial Reference in Tactical

Applications

limited to 20 attendees. Any spaces unfilled 5 minutes after the start of the session will be given to those on the waiting list on a first-come-first-served basis.

If you did not register online for one of the 90 minute time slots prior to arriving at the conference, check with the Esri staff in the Arizona Room for available time slots. A full list of available lessons is listed below.

� Exploring Health and Epidemic Patterns Using Spatial Statistics Tools

� Optimizing Transportation Routes Using ArcGIS Network Analyst

� Modeling Time and Distance Along Networks Using Linear Referencing

� Working with Geometric Networks to Manage Utilities � Interpolating Sample Points to Create Rasters Using

Spatial Analyst Tools � Geoprocessing GIS Data Using Python � Sharing Maps and GIS Content Using ArcGIS Online � Understanding Web Services Using ArcGIS for Server � Generating Web Applications for the GIS Novice � Getting Started with the Community Maps Data

Preparation Tools � Mapping Excel Data Using Esri Maps for Office

LEArnInG LAB TIME SLOTS In THE ArIzOnA rOOMWednesday Thursday Friday

8:30am 1.5 Hours

10:30am 1.5 Hours

1:30pm 1.5 Hours

3:30pm 1.5 Hours

8:30am 1.5 Hours

10:30am 1.5 Hours

1:30pm 1.5 Hours

3:30pm 1.5 Hours

esrI hands on learnInG lab



Arizona Room

Getting started with GIS 1: Understanding the ArcGIS Platform In this exercise you will concentrate on mastering GIS portal basics by working in ArcGIS Online and will learn how to access and use public GIS content, log into an ArcGIS Online Organization as a named user, use self-service mapping tools to create and manage an online map and work with online analysis tools.

Getting started with GIS 2: Using ArcMap to Ex-plore GIS Data Designed for the new ArcGIS user, this lesson will in-troduce you to the basic principles of GIS using ArcGIS for Desktop. You will explore both GIS features and the associated data. You will explore spatial relationships between geographic features and you will learn the tools for displaying and querying GIS data.

Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro This lesson introduces you to the fundamental work flows necessary for becoming productive using ArcGIS Pro including mapping and visualization, GIS data editing, and geoprocessing. You will learn to manage and display content in simultaneous 2D and 3D layouts.

Advantages to Storing Your GIS Data in the Geodatabase This lesson will cover the key elements of the geodata-base model, including the geodatabase structure, feature classes, subtypes, relationship classes, topologies, and geometric networks. Creating Presentation Quality Maps in ArcMap In this lesson, you will use ArcGIS for Desktop to create a display quality map in ArcMap using layout view. You will first learn how to symbolize map layers, prepare a map layout, and add map elements including a map title, north arrow, legends and more.

Editing GIS Data in ArcMap In this lesson, you will use the Editor Toolbar commands in ArcMap to create and modify features stored in a geodatabase. You will explore the snapping environment, feature templates, and construction methods.

Multi-User Editing Using Versioning Versioning allows multiple users to edit the same data without applying locks or duplicating data. In this lesson, you will learn to register data as versioned, create a new version, switch between versions, edit the versioned data, merge versions, and manage versioned data.

Editing and Maintaining Parcel Data in a Parcel Fabric Parcel data is the foundation of a local government’s land records database. In this lesson, you will learn about the parcel fabric data model, explore the parcel fabric editing environment and learn to add a new parcel to a fabric.

Geocoding Street Addresses to Create Map Points In this lesson, you will learn to create a point feature class from a list of street addresses.

Importing and Preparing CAD Data for Use in ArcGIS GIS work flows often rely on CAD datasets generated by outside survey, engineering, and architectural sources. In this lesson, you will learn to convert an existing CAD data into features stored in the Esri geodatabase model.

The Importance of Spatial Reference in Tactical Applications Using an incorrect coordinate system when mapping military strategies can lead to disastrous results. In this lesson, you will learn to define a data frame’s spatial reference, assign a spatial reference to a dataset, and explore the relevance and importance of spatial refer-ence information.

Exploring Health and Epidemic Patterns Using Spatial Statistics Tools The spatial statistics tools are exploratory tools that al-low you to determine the distribution and patterns of var-ious geographic phenomena and events. In this lesson, you will use several tools located in the Spatial Statistics Tools toolbox to examine the spatial pattern and distribu-tion of a dengue fever outbreak.



Optimizing Transportation Routing Using ArcGIS Network Analyst ArcGIS Network Analyst helps you dynamically model network conditions and solve vehicle routing problems. In this lesson, you will explore a network dataset, and then run a variety of route solver tools to address various scenarios.

Modeling Time and Distance along Networks Us-ing Linear Referencing GIS professionals, in a variety of industries, use the linear referencing functionality embedded in ArcGIS to main-tain, analyze, and plan incidents, assets, and activities that occur along linear networks. In this lesson, you will use ArcMap to create, display, and modify routes and events.

Working with Geometric Networks to Manage Utilities and Water Runoff Water distribution, electrical lines, gas pipelines, tele-phone services, and water flow in a stream are all exam-ples of resource flows that can be modeled and ana-lyzed using a geometric network. In this lesson, you will explore a geometric network, edit network features, use connectivity rules, and explore network trace operations. Interpolating Sample Points to Create Rasters Using Spatial Analyst Tools The ArcGIS Spatial Analyst extension provides a broad range of powerful spatial modeling and analysis capabil-ities. In this lesson, you will explore symbolizing points as vectors, and then you will create rasters using two inter-polators found in the Spatial Analyst toolbox: the Spline tool and the IDW tool.

Geoprocessing GIS Data Using Python This lesson is an introduction to the Python scripting language and its usefulness for accessing the power of GIS.

Sharing Maps and GIS Content using ArcGIS Online ArcGIS Online is a place to web-enable your maps and related geographic information and then share them with your users. In this lesson, you will learn to publish a feature service from a zipped shape file, publish a map service from a tile package, and publish a feature service from a layer in ArcGIS Desktop.

Understanding Web Services Using ArcGIS for Server ArcGIS for Server is software that makes your geograph-ic information available to others in your organization, or optionally, anyone with an Internet connection. In this lesson, you will author, publish, and share GIS resources using ArcGIS Server.

Generating Web Applications for the GIS Novice The ArcGIS Platform provides a rich set of ready to use and configurable applications that are used to help quickly share maps and generate highly focused solu-tions that meet various application requirements. In this exercise, you will learn to generate, configure, and share both web applications using a template and web applica-tions using WebAppBuilder for ArcGIS. Getting Started with the Community Maps Data Preparation Tools Through Esri Community Maps your organization can contribute geographic data to help build an authoritative Living Atlas of the World. In this lesson, you will use the free Community Maps Data Preparation Tools to migrate basemap data into a geodatabase that can be easily contributed to the Community Maps program.

Mapping Excel Data using Esri Maps for Office Esri Maps for Office is an add-in for Microsoft Office that brings mapping capabilities into Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. In this exercise, you will learn to map features using coordinates and addresses in Microsoft Excel, select features based on their location and the drive time from one another, add your map as a dynamic map to a MS PowerPoint slide, and map aggre-gate data.


Chris Aldridge, Cp (ASprS), rpp, SpCertified photogrammetrist/Geospatial Manager

Chris Aldridge has been practicing photogrammetry for over 30 years and has performed virtually every technical task associated with photogrammetry from project planning through final map generation. He is experienced in terrestrial photogrammetry, LiDAR, flight and control planning, image processing, aerial triangulation, stereo compilation, orthophoto generation, and project and program management. He is an American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Certified Photogrammetrist and a licensed Photogrammetrist in Oregon, and Virginia. Chris earned a BA in Geography and a Certificate of Proficiency in Cartography from Kent State University. This would be back when cartography was performed with pens on mylar.

Chris has long been active in the ASPRS at the regional and national levels having served as a region officer, National Director, member of the Executive Committee, and numerous other committee assignments. In 2015 he was appointed to the Oregon Board of Examiners for Engineers and Land Surveyors (OSBEELS). He is a member of the Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon and the Society of American Military Engineers (corporate) and has presented papers at the local and national level on various professionally related subjects.

Chris Aldridge

Keynote presentation

Oh, you work in geospatial… so that’s like Google, right?What does the future look like for the next generation of GIS practitioners, surveyors, photogrammetrists, and engineers? The profession I (we?) have chosen is changing at an unprecedented rate. In this talk, we’ll take a look at some of the technology that has shaped our past along with the technology that is going to help shape our future and bring the different geospatial disciplines closer and closer together. We’ll also discuss what cool tools and applications are just around the corner (or here already!) and why an understanding of “geospatial” is more important now than ever before.

keynoTe speaker


Hands on workshop

Computer provided

aT a GlanCe: Wednesday


8:00AM - 4:00PM

RegistrationFoyer

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Ballroom

AGIC Chairperson’s Address Ballroom

Kevin Blake Northern Arizona Geographic Information Forum

Keynote Address Ballroom

Chris Aldridge

Oh, you work in geospatial… so that’s like Google, right?

What does the future look like for the next generation of GIS practitioners, surveyors, photogrammetrists, and engineers? The profession I (we?) have chosen is changing at an unprecedented rate. In this talk, we’ll take a look at some of the technology that has shaped our past along with the technology that is going to help shape our future and bring the different geospatial disciplines closer and closer together. We’ll also discuss what cool tools and applications are just around the corner (or here already!) and why an understanding of “geospatial” is more important now than ever before.

See page 8 for additional details.

12:00PM - 1:30PM

Plated Lunch and Presentation Ballroom

Arizona State Cartographer, Curtis Pulford, will provide an update on GIS happenings at the State and Federal levels.

deTaIls: Wednesday

1:30PM - 3:00PM

Copper Basin Room

Collection of Aerial Data with Trimble UAS and Data Import into ArcGIS Copper Basin Room: 1:30 - 3:00

Frank FrazerAllen Instruments & SuppliesAdditional registration is required to attend this workshop. If you did not pre-register go to the registration desk or see the AGIC volunteer in the Copper Basin Room. There is no additional fee to attend this workshop.

Get hands on experience working with data collection using an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). At this workshop you’ll see how to use a Trimble UAS Copter to collect photogrammetry data and then take it inside the classroom to where you will work with orthometric photos, raster images, and point clouds. From there you will learn how to import these data into ArcGIS.

Outside: Demonstration of Trimble ZX5 “UAS Copter” data collection procedure to retrieve photogrammetry data.

Inside: Download and process data from the UAS to create Orthometric photos, Raster Images, and Point Clouds. Then, import deliverables from data processing into ArcGIS. You will learn the process for updating your photogrammetry in a geospatial database on an as-needed basis.

Arizona Room

Esri Hands On Learning Lab Arizona Room: 1:30 - 3:00

Additional registration is required to attend this workshop. If you did not pre-register go to the registration desk or the Arizona Room. There is no additional fee to attend this workshop.

See pages 5-7 for details on available lessons and additional offerings of this workshop.


deTaIls: Wednesday

Chino/Prescott Room

The Ongoing Evolution of NAD83 and NAVD88 Chino/Prescott Room: 1:30 - 2:00

Bill Stone National Geodetic Survey

The mission of NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) is “to define, maintain and provide access to the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) to meet our nation’s economic, social, and environmental needs.” NSRS is the nation’s system of latitude, longitude, elevation, and related models and tools, which provides a consistent spatial reference foundation for the nation. Familiar to geospatial professionals, the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83) and the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88) are the primary user components of NSRS. This presentation will describe the current status of NSRS and will include information about geodetic control data and tools, the national network of GNSS Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS), and the popular Online Positioning User Service (OPUS) utility. NGS’ ongoing effort to modernize NSRS, culminating in 2022 with the replacement of NAD83 and NAVD88, will be reviewed, the current status described, and suggestions proposed for user preparation. Included in the discussion will be information about the nationwide Gravity for the Redefinition of the American Vertical Datum (GRAV-D) program and related Geoid Slope Validation Surveys (GSVS), which together are helping formulate a next-generation geoid model, thereby evolving a new paradigm in nationwide elevation determination capability.

Coordinates, Projections, Datums, and the Meaning of Life (Abridged) Chino/Prescott Room: 2:00 - 2:30

Michael Dennis Geodetic Analysis LLC

What’s spatial about geospatial data? Coordinates are what make geospatial data spatial. But what are coordinates, anyway? How are they related to projections and datums? And in fact what exactly are

projections and datums? And isn’t the plural of datum actually data? Who came up with this stuff?Questions, so many questions. We plunge forward uncertain, creating, manipulating, analyzing, displaying geospatial data, because there is work to do, bills to pay, deadlines. Yet on some level we understand that one of the most fundamental functions of a GIS is the ability to correctly overlay spatial datasets. And we know, deep within our souls, that it cannot be done correctly without a solid understanding of coordinates, projections, and datums. Well, maybe not us, but somebody has to understand those things. Right?Actually, it is us, or should be us. This presentation seeks to provide an explanation of coordinates, projections, and datums, in an unrealistically short time. Particular emphasis is on the unsettling topic of datum (aka geographic) transformations, leading to the even more disturbing idea that modern transformations change with time. With the exploding interest in 3D data, a brief foray into the vertical component of spatial data will be made to address that gnawing question, which way is up? And finally, if anyone is left in the room and time allows, the meaning of life will be revealed. In color.

Why the Greenwich Meridian is no Longer at Zero Longitude Chino/Prescott Room: 2:30 - 3:00

Bill Stone National Geodetic Survey

Most geo-people believe the Greenwich Meridian to be coincident with the zero longitude meridian. However, when referenced to today’s modern global reference frames - notably the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84) and the International Terrestrial Reference Frame (ITRF) - there is an offset of over 100 meters between the ground trace, at Greenwich, of the Greenwich Meridian and zero longitude. The technical reasons for this situation include nuances such as the historical use of astronomic coordinates vs. the modern-day use of geodetic coordinates and the honoring of traditional astronomic time measurement techniques and constraints. This presentation will discuss the details that have resulted in this often perplexing characteristic of today’s global geodetic framework.


deTaIls: Wednesday

work best promotes GIS or GIS education in Arizona. Scholarship winners are invited to present their work at AGIC in a short 5-10 minute presentation, or Lightning Talk. Come see and support the Arizona students as they present the work they have accomplished with GIS.

3:00PM - 3:30PM

Break Foyer – Beverages and light snacks provided

Sponsored by Quiet Creek Unmanned Aerial Mapping

Visit the Map Gallery and Vendor Exhibits in the Ballroom and Foyer.

Granite Mountain Room

Lightning Talks from Recipients of the Tony Gonzales Memorial Scholarship Granite Mountain Room: 1:30 - 3:00

As the GIS Manager for the Arizona Department of Transportation, Tony Gonzales was a valued member of the Arizona GIS community and committed to the advancement of GIS and GIS education throughout the State. His passing in 2001 was a huge loss for the GIS community. Tony Gonzales was a key figure in the development of GIS at the Arizona Department of Transportation. His enthusiasm for his work was exemplified in all that he did, from teaching GIS courses to serving on many advisory committees, including AGIC. Tony suffered from a condition known as neurofibromatosis. More information about NF can be found through the National NF Foundation website at www.nf.org. Each year at the AGIC conference, scholarships are awarded in his memory to Arizona GIS students whose

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deTaIls: Wednesday3:30PM - 5:00PM

Copper Basin Room

How to Get Started with FME and Save Time on GIS ProjectsCopper Basin Room: 3:30 - 5:00

Bo Guo, Gistic ResearchBrian Pont, Safe Software

Additional registration is required to attend this workshop. If you did not pre-register go to the registration desk or see the AGIC volunteer in the Copper Basin Room. There is no additional fee to attend this workshop.

A”Swiss army knife” for your data, FME is a tool that enables you to transform your data however and whenever it’s needed, without any coding.

This workshop will show you how to get started with FME so you can make moving and sharing data the easy part of your GIS projects.

Taught through hands-on exercises, attendees will learn how to use FME’s drag-and-drop interface and the basics of building data transformation workflows in FME. After the exercises, FME workspaces used by real-world projects in Arizona will be shown and discussed. Attendees will walk away with a solid understanding of the essential components of FME, and inspiration for how to save time when using data formats and applications like ArcGIS, MapInfo, Oracle Spatial, MS SQL Spatial, PostGIS, LiDAR point clouds, Excel, AutoCAD, MicroStation and 335+ more.

Arizona Room

Esri Hands On Learning LabArizona Room: 3:30 - 5:00

Additional registration is required to attend this workshop. If you did not pre-register go to the registration desk or the Arizona Room. There is no additional fee to attend.


Chino/Prescott Room

USGS National Geospatial Program 3D Elevation Program Chino/Prescott Room: 3:30 - 4:00

Drew Decker, US Geological Survey

The 3D Elevation Program (known as 3DEP) is designed to help develop new digital elevation geo-spatial data. 3DEP is the elevation component of The National Map, which helps build and maintain public domain base map data for the nation. 3DEP serves as a national focal point for geospatial communities to work together to generate mission-critical terrain data. The program focuses on building data acquisi-tion partnerships, maintains standards and specifica-tions, has experienced data acquisition contractors, and offers technical expertise. Funds are announced through an annual Broad Agency Announcement, which will be in effect for its third cycle in 2016. This presentation will review the status and goals of the program, prior awards in earlier cycles, and where we are in Arizona in terms of data coverage.

Drone2Map for ArcGIS - Put your drone to workChino/Prescott Room: 4:00 - 4:30

Joseph Peters, Esri

Drones provide an affordable means of capturing images of natural and man-made land-based features in areas that may be difficult to access or lack cover-age in other datasets. Drones are perfectly suited for monitoring scheduled events, monitoring environmental changes, observing the impact of natural disasters and more. Drone2Map for ArcGIS streamlines the creation of professional imagery products from drone-captured still imagery for visualization and analysis in ArcGIS. Drone2Map provides high quality 2D and 3D GIS imagery products that bring unique value to multiple areas of your enterprise GIS.


deTaIls: Wednesday

How InSAR Remote Sensing Technology is Used to Study Ground Deformation Chino/Prescott Room: 4:30 - 5:00

Danielle Smilovsky, Amec Foster WheelerThe goal of this presentation is to help participants understand applied InSAR technology by walking through how data are analyzed and interpreted while cross-examining the results from two sites, the McMicken Dam and the Peoria feature. Since 1992, Amec Foster Wheeler has been studying land deformation throughout various parts of Arizona. We have been applying interferometric synthetic aperture radar to monitor specific areas of interest on an annual basis. During these studies, data have shown very little subsidence occurring at the McMicken Dam since 1992, however a relatively small subsidence ‘bowl’ near the dam appears to have been related to the earth fissuring in that area. Comparatively, another proximate ‘bowl’ called the Peoria subsidence feature, has shown the largest magnitude of subsidence since 1992.


Exhibitor Lightning Talks Granite Mountain Room: 3:30 - 5:00

1. High Accuracy, Cloud Data Collection on Personal Smart Device Andrew Carey, CompassTools, Inc.

The TerraFlex Data Collection solution offers a software platform for rich GIS data collection on iOS and android devices. Paired with the Bluetooth R1 Antenna, this solutions offers submeter mapping alternative for field data management.

2. GIS in The CloudPhil Ponce, Engineering Mapping Solutions, Inc.

We offer a turn-key GIS hosting solution based in the Amazon Server Cloud leveraging GeoServer/PostGIS with our full featured HTML5-based EMSWebMap software. Cloud-based services that are device independent, Secure and Affordable.

3. Saving Time with Data AutomationCathleen Gracey, Safe Software, Inc.

GIS professionals can save hundreds, if not thousands, of hours with data automation. This lightning talk will discuss time-saving tips with FME for GIS workflows including data prep, loading, and integration.

4. Rapid Development with Geocortex Essentials WorkflowScott Stafford-Veale, Latitude Geographics Group

Most Web-GIS applications that are more than ‘dots on maps’ require some level of enhancement or customization to provide real value to the target audience. Depending upon the functionality required, customization can be extensive, and expensive. Geocortex Essentials Workflow Technology provides powerful, flexible capabilities that do NOT require custom code or custom widgets Workflows are open, technology agnostic and self-documenting. They can be simple or sophisticated, but always guide the user through the process through intuitive interactions. Workflows allow end users to be more efficient in getting real work done!

5. Amec Foster Wheeler – Information Management and Technology ServicesDon Thorstenson, Amec Foster Wheeler

Come meet the people behind the projects as Amec Foster Wheeler’s team of map geeks and data nerds provide technology solutions that complement our traditional engineering services by adding efficiency to our projects and value to our clients.

6. UAV and Imagery Users Survey, Delivery and CompressionBill Timmins, GIS Services/LizardTech

We will discuss imagery delivery and compression for data collected by unmanned aerial vehicles.

7. Tour of ArcGIS AppsJeremiah Lindemann, EsriArcGIS apps get the job done through their sheer focus, geographic awareness, and readiness to work.


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Apps are designed to help assist various people in the workflows- from people in the field, internal operations in your organization to the community and general public. This lightning round will give a quick tour of some of the more popular apps assisting people in their spatial workflows.

8. 1000s of Years of Geographic History in 5 Minutes…Nikolas Smilovsky, BPG Designs

If history has taught us anything, it’s that human beings have been using geographic information since at least the advent of language. Whether mapping celestial bodies, native landscapes, or outbreaks of cholera - cartography has played an integral part of humanities history. If knowing history grinds your gears, this presentation is for you! In a quick 5 minutes, 1000s of years of cartographic history will be presented. From this brief background, the lessons of history will be applied to how BPG provides our customers the best products on the market. By understanding the importance of mapping throughout the years, BPG

harnesses the lessons learned from our mapping forefathers and presents to you a unique approach on our services.

9. Information on Trimble’s R1 and R2 Recievers with RTX Correction

Evelyn Creel, Allen InstrumentsThis presentation will be an overview on how to take your cell phone or tablet and use it to collect data with accuracy ranging from sub-meter to centimeter real-time with RDX correction services.

5:00PM - 6:00PM

Maps and Apps Gallery OpeningBallroom

Join us for our 2016 Maps and Apps Gallery Opening. Meet the creators, get your questions answered, vote for your favorite, and visit with vendors. Appetizers provided.

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Hands on workshop

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Hands on workshop

Computer provided


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If you did not pre-register go to the registration desk or the Arizona Room. There is no additional fee to attend.


Chino/Prescott Room

Using GIS to Plan for and Mitigate Flooding on Tribal LandsChino/Prescott Room: 8:30 - 9:00

Seaver Fields III Gila River Indian Community

The Gila River Indian Community’s Department of Land Use Planning and Zoning Flood Control Engineering Section is utilizing GIS to identify and mitigate against flood hazards. A brief presentation on how the use of GIS is integrated with flood control engineering will be the focus along with showcasing real projects associated to development of flood mitigation for the Reservation.

Hiring and Training Tribal Members to Use GIS to Preserve Historical DataChino/Prescott Room: 9:00 - 9:30

Talia Apkaw, Gila River Indian CommunitySara Yucupisio, Gila River Indian Community

Hiring and training tribal members to use GIS to preserve historical tribal data is a crucial investment. As a community tribal member, our lack of GIS experience is aided by our knowledge of the surrounding environment. Cultural boundaries are easily overcome because of our understanding of the community to both the land and the people. Finding candidates amongst community members is easier said than done. This session will show the value and importance in hiring tribal members with little GIS knowledge but with an abundance of tribal knowledge and experience.

7:30AM - 4:00PM

RegistrationFoyer

7:30AM - 9:00AM

BreakfastBallroom – Full Breakfast Buffet

8:30AM - 10:00AM

Copper Basin Room

Introduction to the Geodatabase Copper Basin Room: 8:30-12:00

Cody CohnPima CountyAdditional registration is required to attend this workshop.If you did not pre-register go to the registration desk or see the AGIC volunteer in the Copper Basin Room. There is no additional fee to attend this workshop.

During this workshop, you will learn: Geodatabase concepts and structure by exploring and creating a geospatial database; converting data to the Geodatabase format utilizing the Extract Transform Load (ETL) process; validating attributes with Domains; validating features with Topology; and editing with the Geodatabase.

Prerequisites: Participants should have basic knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop, geoprocessing and GIS data formats before attending this course.

Workshop Format: Approximately 50% lecture/demonstration, 50% hands on training via guided exercises completed individually on computers.

Arizona Room

Esri Hands On Learning LabArizona Room: 8:30 - 10:00Additional registration is required to attend this workshop.


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Preliminary Emergency PlanChino/Prescott Room: 9:30 - 10:00

Aaronn Mattingly Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community

An emergency plan is a critical document for ensuring the safety and well being of every community. In this presentation you will learn how the Salt River Indian Community built a preliminary emergency plan from start to finish, plus plans for future data integration into the plan. The discussion will include the use of Data Driven Pages, CAD file georeferencing, creation of a map book, and distribution through a mobile app.


Lightning Talks on ArcGIS Online Granite Mountain Room: 8:30 - 10:00

ArcGIS Online is a popular solution for companies and government entities to share data and applications with a variety of users. For those who have been around since the start of ArcGIS Online, concerns surrounding credits, named users and other technicalities may have kept you from utilizing this powerful resource. This lightning round will have people from different organizations demonstrating how they use ArcGIS Online to support their business processes and addressing concerns that you may have.

Presenters:1. Shawny Ekadis, Queen Creek2. Jeff Wilkerson, ADOT3. Erik Glenn, Pima County4. Don Thorstenson, Amec Foster Wheeler5. Jami Dennis, MAG6. Lucas Murray, ADES7. Richard Lawrence, AZ Game and Fish8. Brian Garcia, Pictometry

10:00AM - 10:30AM

Break Ballroom – Coffee, Iced Tea, and Juice available

Sponsored by Terra Systems SouthwestVisit the Map Gallery and Vendor Exhibits in the Ballroom and Foyer.

10:30AM - 12:00PM

Arizona Room




Chino/Prescott Room

Data Supply Chain for ARNOLD and Beyond Chino/Prescott Room: 10:30-11:00

James Meyer Arizona Department of Transportation

There has been much deliberation over the past few years about establishing and developing a supply chain for roadway data. Specifically the data need for building a comprehensive Linear Referencing System (LRS) and an address range roadway segments to meet the multitudes of business requirements, known and unforeseen. This presentation will talk about the key concepts that need to be recognized, agreed to, and supported in order to effectively support data supply chains and multi/intra organizational needs.


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Arizona Statewide Address Locators Chino/Prescott Room: 11:00-11:30

Howard Ward Terra Systems Southwest

One of the byproducts of the on-going E9-1-1/ADOT Data Supply Chain Project are statewide address locators which can be used to meet any other State and local business needs. A review of the current address locators, the issues encountered in building them, and future plans for new and improved locators will be discussed.

Arizona’s Preparation for NG 9-1-1 Chino/Prescott Room: 11:30-12:00

Sandra Dyer Arizona Department of Administration

This session will provide a status of Arizona’s NG9-1-1 deployment.


Understanding and Accessing Esri Global Demographic and Lifestyle Data Granite Mountain Room: 10:30-11:00

Jon Dougherty, Esri

ArcGIS includes a living atlas of the world with ready to use maps and layers from Esri and hundreds of other organizations that users can combine with their own data to create new maps and applications. This presentation will provide an overview of the Living Atlas, Demographic and Lifestyle Data, and how to access this information using applications like ArcGIS Online, Community Analyst, and Business Analyst.

Considerations When Using ZIP Codes in GIS Projects Granite Mountain Room: 11:00-11:30

Lucas Murray Arizona Department of Economic Secrity

ZIP codes are a useful way to study data. However, there are issues that should be considered before

using them for research projects, such as GIS analysis or geocoding. This presentation will discuss what ZIP codes are and will identify their strengths and weaknesses when using them in GIS projects.

Enhanced Data Visualization for Point Data Using Software You Already Have Granite Mountain Room: 11:30-12:00

Lucy Brady Amec Foster Wheeler

Between 2001 and 2014 there were over 1.7 million traffic crashes in Arizona. Due to the volume of crash point data 2D display often does not clearly convey the number or density of the crash locations. When developing a process for sliding window analysis, a method for analyzing road segments that provides a snapshot of crash distribution for equal windows of road, an opportunity for displaying crash frequency in 3D became apparent. The presentation will demonstrate the use of ArcMap, ArcScene and Google Earth to create and display 3D Crash Frequency Models. This method could be easily adopted across multiple disciplines to enhance data visualization.

12:00PM - 1:30PM

Plated Lunch and Presentations Ballroom

Sponsored by Works Consulting

Lunch Keynote: Steve Lewis, USDOT GIO Presentations by Platinum and Gold Sponsors A few of our Gold and Platinum Sponsors will give a brief overview of their products/services. Afterwards, Steve Lewis will discuss changes in the way USDOT has been operating the last few years, how language into what was included in MAP21 made it a game changer, and how the All Roads Network Of Linear Referenced Data (ARNOLD) is supporting the development of a National Address Database (NAD). He will also discuss recent NAD activities and how Arizona is assisting and benefit-ing from participating in the process.


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1:30PM - 3:00PM

Copper Basin Room Hands-on with ArcGIS Online Copper Basin Room: 1:30 - 5:00

Jonathan Doherty, Esri Jeremiah Lindemann, Esri Joseph Peters, Esri

Additional registration is required to attend this workshop. If you did not pre-register go to the registration desk or see the AGIC volunteer in the Copper Basin Room. There is no additional fee to attend this workshop.

Participants will learn, from Esri Solution Engineers, how to administer their organizational accounts from setting up groups and users to managing service credits, creating maps & apps, and sharing these products. The workshop is hands-on with participants being given access to an ArcGIS Online organizational account that will be provided by Esri. Participants will create web maps for consumption in mobile apps, such as Collector for ArcGIS. Participants will also use Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS to build powerful GIS apps that run on any device. No coding required.

Arizona Room

Esri Hands On Learning Lab Arizona Room: 1:30 - 3:00

Additional registration is required to attend this workshop. If you did not pre-register go to the registration desk or the Arizona Room. There is no additional fee to attend this workshop.


Chino/Prescott Room

National and Regional Intiatives and Issues Chino/Prescott Room: 1:30 - 2:00

Steve Lewis US Department of Transportation

USDOT is an active leader in developing the National Address Database (NAD). This presentation will focus on federal activities to develop a functional NAD including determining stakeholder needs, conducting pilot projects, efforts to make address points an FGDC A-16 Framework Theme, developing effective governance leadership roles and the identification of best practices. It will also discuss Arizona’s participation in this effort and explain why the NAD is important to Arizona and the Nation.

Tribal Addresses and NG 9-1-1 Issues Chino/Prescott Room: 2:00 - 2:30

Leslie Stovall, Gila River Indian Community Teresa Villescaz, Gila River Indian Community

Some of the issues that Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) encountered were the verification of over 5,000 physical address points, creating address ranges for all road centerlines, verifying that the address points are correctly falling on the road centerlines and the incorporation of new attribute information into the physical addresses and road centerlines feature classes. Another challenge was establishing an updating process to update physical addresses and road centerlines between GRIC GIS and GRIC PSAP.

GIS Stewardship for NG 9-1-1 Chino/Prescott Room: 2:30 -3:00

Diana Gijselaers, Airbus DS Communications Sandra Dyer, Arizona Department of Administration

Discussion of the need for accurate Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Boundaries and why the


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Civic Location Data Exchange Format (CLDXF) and other data model decisions are critical to the development and implementation of GIS data required for Next Generation 9-1-1. This presentation will describe how the PSAP Boundary is used with the NG911 Core Services and the issues that can be encountered when inaccurate GIS data is present.


Pima County’s Parcel Fabric Development Granite Mountain Room: 1:30 - 2:00

Jack L. Avis, PLS, GISP Pima County

This presentation will go into details about the CAD data and how the County is migrating its parcel level CAD data, PLSS section lines, and section corner control into a Parcel Fabric Geodatabase using the Local Government Data Model. Which will serve as the foundation for improving Parcel Fabrics position and spatial accuracy over time through self-healing methods using GPS positioning and Parcel Fabric adjustments rules based on Least Square Methods. Automation of the migration process, using CAD, SQL, Python scripts and models, quality control topology rules, GIS section corner creation, GPS Parcel Fabric control points, and Parcel Fabric adjustments will be covered.

Sweeping on the Job: Minimizing Inspection Costs Using GPS, GIS and a Custom Web App Widget Granite Mountain Room: 2:00 - 2:30

David Olson, Pima County Kusi Akuoko, Pima County

One of the responsibilities of any jurisdiction that has infrastructure is maintenance. Since there is often more work than agency personnel, some of these maintenance functions need to be contracted out. In Maricopa County, street sweeping is one such contracted maintenance function. To ensure that the job was done right and all areas were actually swept, inspectors would usually drive the routes after the scheduled sweeping. Improving this process through use of GPS tracking, GIS mapping and analysis and creation of a custom web application tool has greatly

sped up and improved the inspection business process, enabled quick verification of invoices and reduced costs. Walking through the steps taken to move the inspection process from field to office using the best available technologies will be the topic of this presentation.

Online Resident Redistricting Can Restore Trust in Elections Granite Mountain Room: 2:30 - 3:00

Tony Sissons, Research Advisory Services, Inc.Phil Ponce, Engineering Mapping Solutions, Inc.

An online resident redistricting application developed by Phoenix firms Research Advisory Services and Engineering Mapping Solutions featured real-time interactive editing of proposed districts, with immediate movement-by-movement feedback on population and demographic changes. Small data windows responded to mouse hovers to assist in selecting areas to move. Plans could be saved to work on later, and be submitted electronically. A PDF file of instructions and redistricting plan goals to be achieved was printable from within the application. A hide-able side-bar window briefly outlined the steps in creating a plan. A three-page plan analysis report was emailed to the resident within 24 hours. This was the first online citizen redistricting program to be offered by local governments (six in all) in Arizona. As governments face increasing pressure from political parties to adopt maps that allow incumbents to select their own voters (instead of the other way round), giving the public the opportunity to submit maps was found to be a healthy ‘safety valve’. And, in 2012, four citizen maps got adopted! Tony Sissons will show how the requirements of the U. S. Constitution, the Voting Rights Act, and other redistricting principles were accommodated in the application’s design.

3:00PM - 3:30PM

BreakFoyer – Beverages and light snacks provided

Visit the Map Gallery and Vendor Exhibits in the Ballroom and Foyer.


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3:30PM - 5:00PM

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Chino/Prescott Room

Centerline Quality Checks Through AZGEO Chino/Prescott Room: 3:30 - 4:00

Joe Breyer, Works Consulting, LLCRyan Blum, Works Consulting, LLC

Arizona Department of Transportation has been providing semi-manual quality control feedback on roadway centerline issues over the past 3 years of the statewide centerline unification project. Recently, ADOT has invested in providing a web portal through the AZGEO Clearinghouse whereby E-9-1-1 data custodians can submit their data to the AZGEO serv-ers and have a quality assurance report returned in an unattended fashion. This effort is only underway for only the past 2 months, so this presentation will demonstrate the current capabilities that are being expanded and implemented as ADOT enhances the Data Supply Chain for statewide centerlines.

Address Editor Chino/Prescott Room: 4:00 - 4:30

Bo Guo Gistic Research, Inc

As the State of Arizona pursues the development of locally-sourced, statewide address point and road network databases, they are developing a suite of tools that will help local data providers find and

fix errors in the location and/or attributes in these datasets. EMAP is a web-based address editing tool that allows 9-1-1 System Administrators and staff to evaluate and suggest corrections to errors they find in the normal course of call routing and emergency dispatch. This presentation will give an overview of the capabilities of EMAP.

AZGEO: An Application and Data Sharing Platform Chino/Prescott Room: 4:30 - 5:00

Curtis Pulford Arizona State Cartographer

AZGEO is continuing to grow it’s user base, and sees a lot of traffic from those outside of traditional Gov2Gov data sharing. Data download and WMS/WFS/Image Services are still the primary focus and driver for AZGEO, but common use applications that can leverage these data are also available now. This session will show how new and developing applications can be used to create maps; share mapping bookmarks; perform analysis; and, enable format transformation - all useful tools for folks without standard desktop GIS. We will also touch on AZGEO’s value in providing a single-source platform for multi-partner workflows - such as the Centerline Unification and Address Editor applications.


Creating ArcGIS Desktop Add-Ins Using Python and Related Packages/Modules Granite Mountain Room: 3:30 - 4:00

Erik Glenn Pima County

Custom models, tools, and scripts can all be used to perform specific tasks in ArcGIS, including specialized geoprocessing, analysis, mapping, or data management workflows. However, when you need to customize a Desktop application (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcScene, or ArcGlobe) in a way that requires using the mouse to interact with the display or performs an action in response to a separate event, it may be time to consider


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an add-in. Python has now joined .NET and Java as a language that can be used to author Desktop add-ins (though unfortunately not yet in ArcGIS Pro). This session will cover the basic steps used to create, debug, test, and distribute several types of Python add-ins, including Buttons, Tools, Combo Boxes, Menus, Toolbars, and even Application Extensions. In addition, we’ll discuss several third-party packages that can be used to extend the functionality of your Python add-ins, along with how you can search for additional packages or modules.

Using Web Based GIS Tools to support a One Person GIS Shop Granite Mountain Room: 4:00 - 4:30

Jamie White Town of Florence

GIS is a valuable asset to government work. From providing utility line locations to identifying the width of a roadway, GIS provides a wide array of services to a city. Due to the amount of users of GIS information, there are times when requests seem endless with not enough time to meet them all. The Town of Florence GIS Department finds itself in this situation at times, which is amplified by the fact the GIS Department is comprised of one Coordinator supporting most departments and a local population of approx. 25,000. To help relieve some of the demands, the Coordinator found opportunities where some requests could be handled independently, with preliminary work being done in the background. Through the use of JavaScript, CSS, and HTML programming languages, the Town of Florence now has several web based GIS tools which allow the user to identify information that typically would have warranted an email or phone call. Users are now able to obtain their Zoning, Flood Plain, and General Plan designations and conduct basic searches for their property. The creation of these tools has been met with high regard and has acted as a second set of hands alleviating approximately 10 to 20 hours of research each week for staff.

Using Esri Navigator to Route Building Inspectors Granite Mountain Room: 4:30 - 5:00

Ray Brice Pima County ITD

Pima County’s Development Services Department has a need to route building inspectors on a daily basis. We have created an automated process to created equalized routes for the inspectors using the Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP). A network dataset is created and packaged into a Mobile Map Package using ArcGIS Pro 1.2 and a web-interface is presented for inspectors to find their daily routes to their building inspections. Python programming will be discussed as well as ArcGIS Pro and network dataset creation and maintenance.

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Exhibitor Social and Dinner BuffetBallroom

Join us in the Ballroom for dinner sponsored by our Exhibitors. Awards will be presented at the dinner and afterwards we will have the drawing for door prizes and a trivia challenge. You must be present to win! Don’t miss out on your chance to win one of the fabulous door prizes that have been donated by our Exhibitors!

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7:30AM - 10:30AM

RegistrationFoyer

7:30AM - 9:00AM

BreakfastBallroom – Full Breakfast Buffet

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Copper Basin Room Open Up Your Mapping with Open Source Copper Basin Room: 8:30-12:00

Rudy Stricklan, Mapping AutomationAdditional registration is required to attend this workshop. If you did not pre-register go to the registration desk or see the AGIC volunteer in the Copper Basin Room. There is no additional fee to attend this workshop.

Did you ever say to yourself, “I wish I had my own free web map server?” Of course you have! This is the workshop that will make your wish come true. Learn about: • Preparing SQL Server spatial tables or shapefiles

for web publishing using the free Quantum GIS (QGIS) system

• Publishing stylized data layers to a GeoServer Web Mapping Server

• Viewing your web mapping data locally or on the cloud, with viewers like QGIS or ArcGIS Earth

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Gov2Gov Sharing: Enabling Geocoding, Routing, and Parcel Viewers Chino/Prescott Room: 8:30 - 9:00

Curtis Pulford, Arizona State CartographerSandra Dyre, Arizona Department of Administration

The business of government is to provide services for the community. In GIS that typically means providing maps and services related to the jurisdiction. Of course, in the real world, life does not stop at jurisdictional boundaries. How can governments jointly serve their citizens, businesses, and emergency services with, better than Google, mapping? Can they control access to value-added attributes, while sharing the basics? How do we promote our value-added details through use by others? And, how can we automate, to avoid unnecessary and additional work requirements?This session will look at ways that governments can preserve their data integrity and still share the core elements needed to build these high-value internal and external map services for our citizenry.

Panel Discussion: Challenges and Benefits of Tribal, Local, State, and Federal Data Sharing Chino/Prescott Room: 9:00 - 10:00

This discussion will start with a brief introduction of Tribal issues, State/Federal issues, and Local/State issues. This will be followed with a question and answer session with the panel and attendees.


Lighting Round Smorgasbord Granite Mountain Room: 8:30 - 10:00

Lightning talks on a variety of geospatial topics. There is sure to be something here for everyone!


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1. The Need for Speed and The Importance of Dynamic GIS Data Chris Turner, Maricopa County - Office of Enterprise Technology

As an industry, GIS, is tied to rapidly evolving technology that is constantly redefining the definition of service delivery. Delivery of GIS projects that were once static products that allowed users to see very narrow snap shots of information are evolving to dynamic real time applications that are constantly evolving to serve user’s expectations. An example of this transformation is Maricopa County Department of Transportation’s migration from a legacy linear referencing system (LRS) to an advanced linear referencing system (ALRS). This example will highlight the benefits of creating a dynamic GIS that will allow for the facilitation of real time inclusive decision making across departments.

2. Using Survey 1,2,3 to Track Killer Turbines in TexasPaul Barbera, Amec Foster Wheeler

Esri’s Survey 1,2,3 merged with ArcGIS Online map journals provide mobile data collection with near real-time access to data for quality control and project oversight. This discussion will focus on two wind turbine farms in Texas which have a combined total of 131 turbines. Amec Foster Wheeler is conducting an Avian Mortality survey to assess the impact of these wind energy projects on endangered avian species. This presentation will provide an overview of the process involved during this four-season study that involves the use of Survey 1,2,3 for field data collection and ArcGIS online for data storage, analysis, and verification. We’ll also show how the use of a Story Map aids in providing updates directly to the client.

3. Managing GIS data for large EIS ProjectsChris Query, SWCA Environmental ConsultantsLara Mitchell, SWCA Environmental Consultants

The EIS process can take many months and in many cases years to complete. Each EIS project has its unique challenges and managing the GIS data through the EIS life cycle is often underestimated. While there is no one set of guidelines for EIS spatial data

management, we would like to share our lessons learned and workflows that have been developed for this process and how we plan on evolving this process on future projects.

4. The Power of Vision: From Map View to Data InsightBo Guo, Gistic Research, Inc.

Many of us were drawn to the GIS profession because we believed in the power of vision. However, maps do not tell the full story; most attributes of objects we model are non-spatial. The presenter will categorize those attributes in typical GIS datasets that can be easier understood through non-GIS visual tools. Examples will be given that enable users to gain insight into both spatial and non-spatial data.

5. What do Mushrooms and Bicycles have in Common?Nicole Funicello, MAG

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of nowhere, without any data service on your smartphone to help you figure out where you are or where you need to go? With just a little bit of pre-planning you can load detailed georeferenced pdf maps onto your smartphone and pull them up in the middle of nowhere using GPS enabled mapping apps. In this lighting talk I will discuss the apps I use when I’m exploring unfamiliar territory and how they have essentially replaced the need to bring along a GPS unit and hard copy topo/trail maps.

6. Volunteered Geographic Information - USGS Crowdsourced StructuresDrew Decker, US Geologic Survey

The U.S. Geological Survey’s “National Map Corps” is managing a program that is collecting new crowdsourced information for use in The National Map. The program is called Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI). VGI provides an editing environment that allows interested persons to add, delete, and modify certain structures in the USGS structures database. The VGI editing environment and data management will be discussed.


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7. Creating Cross Platform Mobile GIS applications using QT and ESRIAyan Mitra, ASU

Qt is a development framework that allows for creation of Mobile Applications on IOS, Android. We will look at lessons learned developing applications with the QT framework that are geared towards offline usage and best practices. We will also cover how to prep your data (using tile packages, Offline geodatabases and deploying on IOS devices.

8. Stormwater Runoff Reduction by Street-Side Water Harvesting FeaturesJennifer Psillas, City of Tucson Parks and Recreation

Street flooding caused by excessive stormwater runoff is a common occurrence in Tucson, Arizona. The Rincon Heights Neighborhood, located just south of the University of Arizona’s main campus in mid-town Tucson, floods easily because of its highly urbanized nature and its lack of stormwater infrastructure. In 2008 and 2009, chicanes were installed in the neighborhood on 9th and 10th Streets as speed control measures but they were also designed to function as street-side water harvesting detention basins. These chicanes have the potential to reduce stormwater runoff within the neighborhood by 1) increasing stormwater storage capacity and 2) reducing the amount of runoff generated by replacing impervious land cover with permeable land cover. This project estimates the potential reduction in stormwater runoff by calculating the volume of water retained by the basins, using NAIP imagery and LiDAR data for land cover classification, and calculating the effect of land cover change (impervious surfaces to soil) on runoff within the study area.

9. Overcoming challenges sharing spreadsheet maps (ESRI Microsoft for Office)Michael Hilstrom, Arizona Department of Administration

Listen to how he was able to plot 5 years of injury location data and take advantage of the clustering tool to help discover area with increase frequency of injuries. This map is being used to help Safety planers

focus their resources. Many problems were overcome to be able to share this mapping “Tool” from systems settings to getting updates installed.

10. Reference USA-An OverviewMary Villegas, Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records

Reference USA helps users create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds and locate people. Our database selections and real-time access to more than 20 Million Businesses, 222 Million Consumers, U.S. New Businesses, U.S. New Homeowners and Movers, make research easy and fast.

10:00AM - 10:30AM

BreakBallroom – Coffee, Iced Tea, and Juice available

10:30AM - 12:00PM

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GPS Data Collection and Management Chino/Prescott Room: 10:30 - 11:00

Matthew Deveney Gila River Indian Community

GPS Data Collection is at the core of GIS and forms the foundations of the GIS on the Gila River Indian Community. The majority of all of the GIS data used within the Gila River GIS contains data collected in the field with a GPS unit. Over time, more advanced GPS equipment have been used and better methods applied to the collection process in order to improve upon the quality of the data collected. This presentation will introduce the audience to the equipment and methods that are used to: collect GPS data, record metadata, and incorporate GPS data into the Gila River Community Geodatabase.

Round Table Discussion for Tribal Issues Chino/Prescott Room: 11:00-12:00

Moderator: Leslie StovallGila River Indian Community

This will be an open, round table discussion on geospatial challenges and opportunities within the Tribal Communities. It’s an opportunity for everyone working either in or with a Tribal Community to share experiences, ask questions, or simply listen and learn.


Elevate the use and significance of your data with ArcGIS OpenData Granite Mountain Room: 10:30-11:00

Joseph Peters, EsriOpen Data allows organizations to use the ArcGIS platform to provide the public with open access to their authoritative data. ArcGIS Open Data gives organizations a quick way to set up public-facing

websites where people can easily find and download data in a variety of open formats or access data through open APIs. An ArcGIS Open Data page can easily be configured with an organization’s own look and feel. An organization can manage ArcGIS Open Data content through ArcGIS Online groups, allowing an organization to quickly share or remove access to their data.

Preventing Misuse of GIS Data and Products Granite Mountain Room: 11:00-11:30

Steve Whitney Pima County ITD GIS

The use of GIS data and products continues to grow and will continue to do so as additional professions further integrate GIS data and products into new applications. More and more government operations rely on GIS inputs and/or applications to support their customer services. The general public is continually exposed to location-based products through mainstream offerings such as Google Maps, GPS location and routing applications, and Open Data initiatives. As this growth continues, the potential for misinterpretation and/or misuse of GIS data and products increases. GIS professionals have a responsibility to ensure that end-users of their data and products have a clear understanding of what they are getting and limitations on what they use it for. This presentation will review guidelines that have been developed to date, discuss their effectiveness and overall use, and explore future directions that can be worked towards by GIS professionals to help decrease the potential for misuse. The following items will be included for review and discussion:

• GIS metadata standards that provide data/product quality indicators.

• A standard disclaimer as a heads-up regarding GIS product use.

• Guidelines for classifying GIS data/products and preventing misuse.

• Cooperative outreach efforts to further educate GIS data/product producers and end-users.


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Access Tempe: Demystifying Accessible Web Maps Granite Mountain Room: 11:30-12:00

Stephanie Deitrick, City of Tempe Seth Lewis, City of Tempe Ayan Mitra, ASU

Between 2001 and 2014 there were over 1.7 million Maps, geographic data and analysis are powerful tools for creating accessible communities. Leveraging GIS, communities can provide information about where accessible resources or features are located, as well as assess whether community assets, such as sidewalks and parks, comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Many of the applications used to provide this location-based information or conduct these assessments rely on visual maps or lists to communicate information to the user. Accessible maps often focus on being able to transfer information using senses other than vision, such as hearing or touch. However, other types of disabilities often have specific needs in terms of user interaction and interface

design, as well as different ways of understanding and interacting with space. The City of Tempe has developed Access Tempe as a means to provide information on City facilities, activities and services that are accessible to individuals with visual, hearing, mobility or cognitive disabilities. This presentation focuses on the design of Access Tempe and the challenges of implementing accessible web maps.

12:00PM - 1:30PMBoxed Lunch / Wrap up and Closing Remarks Ballroom

This informal lunch is a great opportunity for a final catch-up with friends - old and new alike! So grab a boxed lunch and slip into the Ballroom for one last chance to network with your colleagues. If you need to head out quickly, though, be sure to grab a boxed lunch before you leave.


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Special Thanks to the 2016 AGIC Conference Committee

Kevin BlakeTim ColmanJami Dennis

Leila GassTeresa Gregory

Kelly HetzlerMike HilstromShawny Ekadis

Seth FranzmanNicole Funicello

Shea LemarTony Maslowicz

Melissa McGeheeJennifer PsillasCurtis Pulford

Tammy SchuermanJenna Straface

Don ThorstensonCheryl Thurman

Gene TrobiaSteve Whitney

Troy Wiora

Yavapai CountyArizona State Cartographer’s OfficeMaricopa Association of GovernmentsUS Geological SurveyArizona State MuseumSan Carlos Apache TribeArizona Department of AdministrationTown of Queen CreekRenaissance ManMaricopa Association of GovernmentsArizona State UniversityArizona State Land DepartmentArizona State UniversityCity of Tucson Parks & RecreationArizona State Cartographer’s OfficeSedona Fire DistrictArizona State Land DepartmentAmec Foster WheelerTerraSystems SouthwestArizona State UniversityPima County City of Tempe

The following people volunteer their time and talents to bring you the AGIC Education and Training Symposium. This event would not be a success without the tireless efforts of these amazing volunteers.

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bronze sponsorsHolman's, Inc.

Compass ToolsEngineering Mapping Solutions, Inc.

Latitude Geographics Group, Ltd.David Evans and Associates, Inc.

GIS Services/LizardTechBPG Designs

Allen Instruments & SuppliesPictometry

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