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ArcGIS

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ArcGIS

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ABOUT:

ArcGIS is a collection of GIS tools provided by Esri.  ArcGIS specializes in bringing in data and maps together to form relationships, see trends, and understand people’s relationships in relation to maps. Knowing the various characteristics around a certain location can reveal hidden data that may give businesses a keen edge in the market, allow people to understand the cultural, economic, and spatial dynamics in a country, and manage huge data to help tell a story.

Supported

ArcGIS is supported on Windows and Mac.

Pros

  • Advanced data analytic tools to discover relationships
  • Ports with other technologies like satellite imagery to deliver powerful applications
  • Gives business and user friendly applications for the real world

Cons

  • Incredible pricey license
  • Limited 3rd party influence
  • Learning Curve is very huge unless taught in a class setting or by experienced instructors

EXAMPLES

An example of GSU’s and Emory’s in-progress platform ATLMaps. This particular project shows the story of Raymond Andrews and his narrative of living in a segregated Atlanta.

 

 

 

Uses

The main uses of ArcGIS follow within the lines of business relationships of whether certain locations are good spots or not to host a particular franchise or find certain locations nearby that may gain business throughout time. However, there are many other applications with ArcGIS tools that allows for individual, inexperienced users to utilize to sort out data in hopes of finding strong relationships. While the learning curve is a bit steep, it is definitely  easy to mess around with maps and explore the different possibilities of finding something.

Google Fusion

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Google Fusion

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ABOUT:

Google Fusion is one of the many ways you can make maps yourself to show data, group places, or combine places with their data. Google Fusion must be combined with Google Spreadsheets for it to work, and once you create a map with Fusion, it cannot be updated automatically. You must collect all your data before you begin. Once your data has been created and synced, inside Fusion, you can change your pointers, which data is displayed, and even group pointers to show how data flows. Google Fusion, like all Google Drive products, allows you to share, and build with others, but because Fusion requires training and practice, it may be difficult to remotely meet with someone to map using Fusion. Last, Fusion can be published and shared, but it does not go live to Google Maps because it does not readily export as a KML file.

Supported

PC, Mac, Android

Pros

  • Once your data is created, it is easy to make changes inside Fusion
  • The visualizations are fun, and exactly like what you see in a Google Map
  • Navigating the visuals of your data is as easy as it is on Maps

Cons

  • It is not easy to learn Fusion. You will want to use lynda.com through the Exchange, or take a class to learn the basics.
  • Fusion does not sync to your spreadsheet, should you need to make changes. You must upload or merge a whole new spreadsheet.
  • Fusion does not go live to Google Maps. Instead, you must learn to plot on Google Earth for this feature.

EXAMPLES

Below is a screenshot of a map a student made in Fusion of study spots in the Atlanta area. You can see she made the plot points green, instead of the classic red. And you can see the information she included on the selected spot.

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Uses

There are many reasons you might make a map in Fusion for a class. If you need to present information containing places for a history class, or to map where all the oak trees are located near campus for Biology, you can use Fusion to do this. If you have data to present on gas pricing in a certain area, or want to plot where people live that own drones, you can do this in Fusion.

Timeline JS

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Timeline JS

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ABOUT:

TimelineJS is an open-source utility to manage and embed timelines into any local website. It supports multimedia functionality, including social media posts, articles, and video. TimelineJS uses an easy to use workflow by using an uploaded Google Spreadsheet. Embed codes can be used on any website in any format: PC, tablet, and mobile.

Supported

Mobile, PC, tablet, and Mac.

Pros

  • Multimedia support
  • Nice-looking user interface
  • Google API supported
  • Ready to post to websites with embedded code

Cons

  • Only Google spreadsheets are allowed
  • Lag time in loading real time features like tweets

Example

Preview example provided by the TimelineJS website.

Uses

TimelineJS can be used for any chronological progression in a very interactive and informative way. Use it to show videos, text, and pictures without all the hassle of excessive documents. Get live social media feeds and put them directly on your timeline. Eventually, you can integrate your timelines onto your project website or Prezi to make a great presentation.