Introduction to Mobile GIS. An overview of mobile GIS technologies for fun and profit.

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1 Introduction to Mobile GIS An overview of mobile GIS technologies for fun and profit.

2 Contact Information Rob Fisher Analyst/Programmer GeographIT 1525 Oregon Pike Suite 202 Lancaster, Pa (717)

3 About GeographIT 20+ years of GIS excellence Provides: Geospatial Solutions IT Solutions Integrated geospatial and IT solutions

4 About geographit Multi-Disciplinary Geography Geology Environmental Science Computer Science GIS Industry Experience 200+ years combined year average per individual Structural Eng.

5 Benefits of Mobile GIS Accuracy and Precisions: Better data collection

6 Benefits of Mobile GIS Speed: automation is your friend

7 Benefits of Mobile GIS Reliability: Trust your data

8 Mobile GIS Basics Hardware Software Middleware

9 Hardware: Considerations GPS Urban Canyon: An artifact of an urban environment similar to a natural canyon. It is manifested by streets cutting through dense blocks of structures, especially skyscrapers, which causes a canyon effect. GPS drift: The loss of accuracy of geolocation due to the loss of satellite signals most often caused by obstructions to sky space. Camera Bluetooth Wifi/Cellular Internet Environment

10 Software: Considerations Operating System 3rd Party Libraries Marketplace Operating System: The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals. Third Party Library: Of or relating to code written by a party besides the two primarily involved in coding. (Not the primary developer of code nor the operating system coder.) Marketplace: An aggregate of applications for distribution from developer to user, often with payment.

11 Operating Systems ios Android BlackberryOS Windows Phone 7

12 Apple s ios Pros Cons Limited Devices User Experience Apple Marketplace Popularity/Familiarity Limited Devices Objective C Apple Marketplace Development Platform

13 Google s Android Pros Abundant Devices Java Mobile Open Source Cons Abundant Devices Version Hell Inconsistent Experience Google App Store Development Platform

14 Microsoft s Phone 7 Pros Cons Silverlight C#/VB.net Private Marketplaces User Experience Currently Unpopular Currently Consumer Based Development Platform? Windows Integration

15 RIM s Blackberry Pros Cons Enterprise Ready /Calendar Java Mobile User Experience Technology Dying Business? Development Platform

16 Mapping Services Google Maps Bing Maps ESRI Online Self-hosted

17 Google Pros Cons Functionality Data Formats Device Interoperability Android and Apple Only Limited in Look/Feel Potential Price Infrastructure Free

18 Microsoft s Bing Pros Cons ios, WP7, and Android Functionality Limited in Look/Feel Potential Price Device Interoperability Infrastructure Free

19 ESRI Online Pros Cons Free Limited in Look/Feel Infrastructure Free Android, ios, and WP7 Functionality

20 Self-Hosted Pros Cons Customized Look/Feel Data, Data, Data Infrastructure Costs Software Costs Direct Editing Functionality

21 Scenarios Graduate Student s Thesis Project Small Business Delivery Asset Tracking Government Asset Management

22 Graduate Student Thesis Getting the most out of mobile GIS on a limited budget.

23 Considerations Hardware Software Base Map Post-processing Profit???

24 Delivery Tracking System Replacing an existing system with a midrange mobile GIS solution.

25 Considerations Hardware Software Base Map Post-processing Profit???

26 Government Asset Tracking Using mobile GIS within and existing GIS framework with a sizable budget.

27 Considerations Hardware Software Base Map Post-processing Profit???

28 Conclusions Environment Matters! Live vs cache data. Self hosted vs cloud. Custom coding! Integration w/ existing systems. Specifics drive architecture. Determine specifications and then design.

29 Real World Examples Philadelphia s Street Light Replacement Project 6 million dollar project to replace incandescent traffic lights to LED ~55,000 barcoded lights replaced within six months Progress tracked with custom built ArcGIS mobile SDK w/ synchronization.

30 Real World Examples Philadelphia s Streets & Walkways Eduction & Enforcement Program (SWEEP) Replace paper ticketing system with mobile device solution. Tickets written with location, address, and violation information. Synchronized daily for processing and collections. 50+ officers writing an average 30+ tickets daily for fines between $20.00 and $

31 Questions? Don t forget about the afternoon session.