Introduction to Mobile GIS An overview of mobile GIS technologies for fun and profit.
Contact Information Rob Fisher Analyst/Programmer GeographIT 1525 Oregon Pike Suite 202 Lancaster, Pa 17601 (717) 399-7007 rfisher@geographit.com
About GeographIT 20+ years of GIS excellence Provides: Geospatial Solutions IT Solutions Integrated geospatial and IT solutions
About geographit Multi-Disciplinary Geography Geology Environmental Science Computer Science GIS Industry Experience 200+ years combined 15-20 year average per individual Structural Eng.
Benefits of Mobile GIS Accuracy and Precisions: Better data collection
Benefits of Mobile GIS Speed: automation is your friend
Benefits of Mobile GIS Reliability: Trust your data
Mobile GIS Basics Hardware Software Middleware
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
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.
Operating Systems ios Android BlackberryOS Windows Phone 7
Apple s ios Pros Cons Limited Devices User Experience Apple Marketplace Popularity/Familiarity Limited Devices Objective C Apple Marketplace Development Platform
Google s Android Pros Abundant Devices Java Mobile Open Source Cons Abundant Devices Version Hell Inconsistent Experience Google App Store Development Platform
Microsoft s Phone 7 Pros Cons Silverlight C#/VB.net Private Marketplaces User Experience Currently Unpopular Currently Consumer Based Development Platform? Windows Integration
RIM s Blackberry Pros Cons Enterprise Ready Email/Calendar Java Mobile User Experience Technology Dying Business? Development Platform
Mapping Services Google Maps Bing Maps ESRI Online Self-hosted
Google Pros Cons Functionality Data Formats Device Interoperability Android and Apple Only Limited in Look/Feel Potential Price Infrastructure Free http://code.google.com/apis/maps/articles/mobile_overview_v3.html
Microsoft s Bing Pros Cons ios, WP7, and Android Functionality Limited in Look/Feel Potential Price Device Interoperability Infrastructure Free http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff701722.aspx
ESRI Online Pros Cons Free Limited in Look/Feel Infrastructure Free Android, ios, and WP7 Functionality http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcgisonline/index.html
Self-Hosted Pros Cons Customized Look/Feel Data, Data, Data Infrastructure Costs Software Costs Direct Editing Functionality http://resources.arcgis.com/
Scenarios Graduate Student s Thesis Project Small Business Delivery Asset Tracking Government Asset Management
Graduate Student Thesis Getting the most out of mobile GIS on a limited budget.
Considerations Hardware Software Base Map Post-processing Profit???
Delivery Tracking System Replacing an existing system with a midrange mobile GIS solution.
Considerations Hardware Software Base Map Post-processing Profit???
Government Asset Tracking Using mobile GIS within and existing GIS framework with a sizable budget.
Considerations Hardware Software Base Map Post-processing Profit???
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.
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. http://articles.philly.com/2010-07-13/news/24969347_1_traffic-lightsred-lights-signals
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 $200.00 http://whyy.org/cms/news/government-politics/2010/08/18/ride-alongwith-philadelphias-recycling-cops/43674
Questions? Don t forget about the afternoon session.