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Take your maps into the third dimension: Learn GIS concepts and tools to visualize, analyze, and interpret spatial data in 3D. Reveal patterns that can lead to problem-solving and better decision making.
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In this free online course you will learn fundamentals of third dimension 3D GIS mapping concepts and tools to visualize, analyze, and interpret geospatial data in 3D, enabling you to reveal patterns and relationships for more effective problem-solving and decision making. Short video tutorials and applications will move you through concepts in a manageable way.
Maps are graphic representations of reality and help us understand and navigate the world around us. Maps can incorporate 3D content through contours, hillshading (3D modeling), and profile views.
When the data include the third dimension, ArcGIS Scene mapping software allows us to navigate through the data in 3D space. This makes the data and the problem more understandable and reveals new visual insights. Data visualization and processing of the data sets in 3D allows us to include real-world elements in the analysis such as undulation of terrain and 3D extent of trees, building, and subsurface geology.
Our world is three dimensional and many GIS applications now require 3D analysis. Esri’s ArcGIS Scene allows us to visualize GIS data on a world sphere. It provides a variety of tools for orientation, navigation, search, data preparation, building workflows and spatial analysis.
3D mapping and 3D visualization is used across a variety of industries, stakeholders, and academic disciplines. Use cases and concentrations include:
Verified track learners will receive one-year ArcGIS Pro Desktop (Windows) license with support only for tools used in the course in addition to unlimited course access and a verified certificate.
Sign up for this online course or full GIS Essentials certificate today to expand your skillset in geographic information systems.
GIS1x: Geographic Information System (GIS) Foundations is highly recommended and precedes this course in the edX GIS Professional Certificate.
Windows OS is required to run ArcGIS Pro software.
Week 1: 3D GIS Introduction
Week 2: 3D Feature and Elevation Raster Analysis
Week 3: Watershed Delineation
Week 4: Tree Height Analysis from LiDAR Data
This course covers such a range of useful applications I hadn't previously considered using ArcGIS for, and does so in a simple and straight forward manner. Its an excellent continuation of the skills developed in GIS1x. –Verified track learner
It is really nice that this is self-paced and those that are teaching the subject are very detailed and show everything they do step by step. –Verified track learner
Well taught course. Demonstrations are easy to follow and the theory behind each geoprocessing tool is well explained. –Arnold Tanondong, verified track learner
The instructions are extremely thorough and provided in multiple formats (text and video) making them very accessible. –Verified track learner
Associate Professor • College of Natural Science and Mathematics, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Geospatial Data Analyst • Geographic Information Network of Alaska (GINA)
Postdoctoral Researcher • Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension, University of Alaska Fairbanks