GIS 4035 Module 1: Introduction to GIS Tradecraft

 


    Module one was a simple introduction to GIS tradecraft, identifying features, as well as annotating features. I thought this was a simple and well developed introduction. I have a lot of experience when it comes to imagery analysis. I have 12 years of experience as a Geospatial Intelligence Analysis in the Air Force, so this was pretty simple. However, it was a flashback on some of my favorite things to do while I was serving. I especially liked learning how to do this in ArcGIS Pro for the first time.

    The image above annotates Pensacola Beach in 1970. I identified the hotel and the beach recreation and park area. The hotel can be identified with the pool in between the symmetrical buildings with parking areas just outside the those buildings. There is also an admin building in the drive. The beach recreation area, most likely filled with a couple restaurants, possible go-cart track (covered in sand) as well as a mini golf course(also covered in sand). the park can be identified with the overhangs next to different playground equipment. 

    The image is dated from 1-10-1970 by the USGS. The area is covered in sand because it is wintertime in the area and they are not being utilized because it is the off-season for tourism.

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