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PDF Maps for Smart Phones and Tablets

PDF Maps for Smart Phones and Tablets. Chris Ferner February 2, 2014. Objectives. Introduction to document Select and load relevant applications Find and load incident maps Create data in the field Share data with others. Document. Documentation is on web

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PDF Maps for Smart Phones and Tablets

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  1. PDF Maps for Smart Phones and Tablets Chris Ferner February 2, 2014

  2. Objectives • Introduction to document • Select and load relevant applications • Find and load incident maps • Create data in the field • Share data with others

  3. Document • Documentation is on web • www.nps.gov/fire/wildland-fire-professional-tools/fire-gis-webinars.cfm

  4. Applications • QR readers • Mapping application • Avenza’s PDF Maps

  5. Hardware • Android and iOS • Location Settings: Turn on GPS or location settings for both the camera and application • Cellular data vswifi only capable devices

  6. Installation • iOS – Search for Avenza PDF Maps and install • Android – Search in Google Play KNOWN ISSUES FOR ANDROID DEVICES: • Device must have Android 4.0 or higher • Device must have 1 GB RAM or higher • Use GeoTIFF when having problems with PDF documents

  7. Finding Maps • Avenza map store for download of free and paid maps. Maps load directly into the application map list. • Download from email or Dropbox • Google Sites: used by many incidents

  8. Finding Maps cont. • USGS Store • NPS Park Maps • iTunes data transfer (iOS) • File explorer • Use QR code to download specific products.

  9. Open Map

  10. Button Overview • Toolbar at bottom of map • Centers map on current location • Create placemark • Coordinate display • Map Features • Tools:

  11. Create Data • Add placemark– places in center of map. • As you move and continue to add placemarks, you can see the path traveled

  12. Create Data cont. • Move placemarks by clicking and dragging • Add attributes

  13. Plot Photos • In the Tools menu select - Plot photos to make placemarks at each photo location

  14. Measuring • Measure lines or area Select unit Click plus to add vertices Save will add the feature to the lines folder Done will remove the feature

  15. Export Data

  16. Situation Unit • The earlier the SIT Unit gets the data the greater the chance the data gets on the map.

  17. Wrap-Up • Use document as reference • Select and load relevant applications • Find and load incident maps • Create data in the field • Share data with others DEMO

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