GIS Tips & Tricks: Mapping XY Data
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GIS Tips & Tricks: Mapping XY Data In-Person
This workshop will introduce basic concepts of geographic coordinate system and projections. Attendees will learn how to map XY (latitude/longitude) data available as table or raw data (e.g. .txt or csv file).
Software Used: Esri ArcGIS for Desktop and ArcGIS Online
Topics
This workshop covers:
- projection and coordinate systems
- transforming tabular into spatial data
- converting Degrees, Minutes and Seconds into Decimal Degrees (DMS►DD)
- common mistakes and how to correct them
- symbology
Before you come
This workshop is designed for attendees who have the following:
- Use Lab PC or bring your own laptop - Windows or iOS welcome
- You may only observe the demos and practice later
Please email gishelp@yale.edu with any questions about this workshop.
Related LibGuide: Geographic Information Systems at Yale by Miriam Olivares
- Date:
- Friday, October 19, 2018
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 12:45pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- 17 Hillhouse: Library classroom, 07
- Campus:
- Science Hill
- Categories:
- Marx Science and Social Science Library Miscellaneous GIS & Geospatial
Registration has closed.
Event Organizer
Miriam Olivares
