Learning ArcGIS 3D Analyst

This course is designed for those who want to apply three-dimensional visualization and analysis techniques to their spatial data.

Prerequisites

Students should have completed Learning ArcGIS Desktop or have equivalent knowledge.

• Understand the structure of 3D data types, such as TINs, rasters, and 3D features.
• Use ArcCatalog to preview and manage 3D data.
• View and navigate data in 3D perspective using ArcCatalog, ArcMap, ArcScene, and ArcGlobe.
• Explore 3D analysis techniques such as finding steepest paths, calculating surface volume, and determining visibility between points.
• Set 3D viewing properties for 2D data.
• Create 3D surface models and 3D features.
• Convert 3D data from one format to another.
• Derive and display analytical surfaces such as slope, aspect, and viewshed from elevation models.
• Create and display surface models by interpolation from point data.
• Create an animation file in ArcGlobe.

• Introduction to ArcGIS 3D Analyst: Components of ArcGIS 3D Analyst; 3D data; Navigation
• Displaying 3D Data: Scene properties; Layer properties
• Symbolizing and Analyzing Data: Surface symbology (TINs); 3D symbols; 3D analysis
• Creating and Converting 3D Data: Creating TINs; Creating 3D features; Converting data; Introducing terrains
• Calculating Raster Surfaces: Calculating surfaces; Calculating surfaces with observers
• Interpolating Raster Surfaces: Introduction to interpolation; Interpolation methods
• Introduction to ArcGlobe: Globe view and the globe; Globe enhancements

To complete course exercises, you need the following software:

• ArcGIS 9.2 for Desktop or ArcGIS 9.3 for Desktop (ArcView, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo)
• ArcGIS 9.2 3D Analyst or ArcGIS 9.3 3D Analyst

Note: When you download the data for this course, the default download location (C:\Temp) should be maintained.