Digital Soil Mapping II Processes with Arcsie

Digital Soil Mapping II – Processes with ArcSIE

Overview

This course will provide advanced training in the use of ArcGIS software for data development, analysis and interpretation and the use of Fuzzy Classification techniques with the ArcSIE extension. Training will build on the Digital Soil Mapping I course and focus on additional digital soil mapping techniques. Training will cover advanced features of the most current version of ESRI ArcGIS and ArcSIE.

Objectives

Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to use ArcGIS and ArcSIE to:

1) Understand the concepts and application of rule and case based reasoning 2) Understand the concepts and application of global vs. local knowledge 3) Develop and utilize advanced terrain analysis techniques 4) Apply rule and case based reasoning to develop soil maps 5) Validate predicted soil maps 6) Post-process raster data 7) Apply techniques independently

Prerequisites

 Learning ArcGIS 9.2 (ESRI Virtual Campus, online), Introduction to ArcGIS I (NCGC instructor-led) or equivalent experience.  Access to ArcGIS 9.2 ArcInfo Workstation and Desktop with the ArcSIE Extension at duty station.  Digital Soil Mapping I - Fundamentals

Duration

3 days

Format  The course will be presented as a traditional instructor-led class  Course will have one computer-one person.  Pre and post course testing for measurement of learning will be done through Aglearn or other web-based means. Instructions will be provided to participants.

Target Audience Soil Scientists at GS-9 level and higher actively involved in soil survey development or update and staff providing soil survey GIS support.

NEDC Contact

Tony Lovell

Technical Specialist

Tom D’Avello

Enrollment

Go to Aglearn to request enrollment in Digital Soil Mapping II – Processes with ArcSIE. Enrollment is limited to 12 within each session.