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GIS Data & Database Design

About This Course

In this course, we'll begin with a review of the basics of spatial data modeling, including vector and raster data types. Then we’ll proceed to a consideration of attribute data and relational databases and how they are extended to incorporate complex spatial elements. We'll also cover data acquisition, the basics of data-gathering instrumentation, data sources, data quality and techniques to discover and resolve common data errors.

In hands-on exercises and discussions, you’ll consider how you can use GIS software to create and maintain geographic databases and integrate geographic data compiled from varied sources. 

What You'll Learn

  • How to use ArcGIS Pro to perform spatial data management
  • How to assess key information needed to design a spatial database
  • How to build a spatial database from a documented design
  • The unique attributes of spatial data in contrast to standard tabular data
  • How to load, edit and maintain data in a spatial database