Wow! Module 7 marks our final assignment in the Computer Cartography course, completing my second course toward GIS certification.
This last assignment consists of two parts.
In the first part of Module 7, we learned how to take a feature layer in ArcGIS Pro—in this case, surface waters across South Florida—and convert and export it to a KML file for use in Google Earth Pro.
Once that task was complete, I opened the KML file in Google Earth and followed the steps to prepare the map shown above. I imported two additional feature layers (in KML format, provided by our professor): one for South Florida counties and the other a dot map illustrating population density. We learned how to adjust the drawing order of our layers by modifying their altitude for optimal visibility. Additionally, we added our legend (in image format provided in our lab data) by creating an image overlay.
The second part of Module 7 involved creating a Google Earth Tour, flying over the Florida landscape to highlight areas of interest. Using Placemarks, we established "tour stops," starting with our prepared South Florida map and then moving on to the Miami metropolitan area, Downtown Miami, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, the Tampa Bay area, St. Petersburg, Downtown Tampa, and finally returning to our original map view of South Florida.
During the tour, we were able to zoom in and explore different areas, observing how some buildings featured 3D renderings, while others in Tampa showcased accurate photorealistic representations based on LIDAR data.
I chose to highlight a few special points of interest along the way, including the Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College, the Salvador Dalí Museum, and the Tampa Post Card Mural.
This entire course has been incredibly fun and engaging. I'm very proud of the deliverables I've submitted for each assignment, and I hope my work translates well in this blog, contributing to a solid portfolio.
Now, onto the next course: GIS Programming!
(When I have a few extra minutes, I will upload my tour file so I can share it with you to interact with in Google Earth!)
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