Geospatial Training
Using Spatial Analyst for ArcGIS
Course Developed by Juniper GIS
Course Overview:
This 2 day course introduces participants to the Esri Spatial Analyst extension for ArcGIS Desktop. Spatial Analyst allows users to perform comprehensive analysis using raster data. Typical uses of Spatial Analyst include creating digital elevation models (DEM), performing viewshed analysis, population density mapping, storm water runoff modeling, and more.
Student learn the basics of using the Spatial Analyst extension by working through several projects. The first pro-ject illustrates basic raster functionality by locating the best site for a solar installation. The second project demon-strates more advanced analysis and validation by determining fire hazard zones. A third project explores the process of analyzing water tables and the impact of irrigation, providing an opportunity to look at the Hydrology sample provided for ArcGIS. The final projects combine the skills learned in earlier projects to locate sites for elephant conservation zones in Kenya and to do cost path analysis to find the shortest path between an elephant herd and a reserve area.
Target Audience:
This course if for those wishing to learn more about the Spatial Analyst extension and how it can be used to perform powerful spatial analysis using a combination of raster and vector data.
Prerequisites and recommendations:
Students taking this class should have also completed the ArcGIS Desktop 1, Desktop 2 and Desktop 3 courses or have equivalent real world experience.
Topics Covered:
After successfully completing this course, students will have acquired the basic skills need to successfully use Esri’s Spatial Analyst Extension. Topics covered include:
- Understanding raster GIS
- Interpolating surfaces from different types of data
- Using DEM elevation files
- Using Map Algebra for spatial analysis
- Using the Raster Calculator
- Cost Distance Analysis
- Analysis properties & commands
- Distance, Viewshed & Proximity Grids
- Using GRID commands
- Hydrology in ArcGIS
- Using the ModelBuilder
- Site Suitability Analysis
Software Used:
You will make use of Esri's:
- ArcGIS Desktop (ArcView, ArcEditor or ArcInfo)
- Spatial Analyst Extension
If you take this class online you will need to provide your own software licenses for ArcGIS Desktop and Spatial Analyst. If you don't have a license you can get a 30 trial license from Esri via their website.
Cost:
The fee for regularly scheduled instructor led or internet classes is $800.00 per student. For on-site training, please contact us at training@egisassociates.com for a quote.
Discounts are available for groups or multiple orders. A minimum of four students are need to constitute an instructor led class. Payment or purchase order must be received prior to the start of class. Any cancellations must be made one week in advance of the class to receive a refund.
Upcoming Classes:
April 10 - 13 - Instructor Led Online Class - Four 4 hour sessions from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM Eastern Time - Click here to download registration form - Register before March 30 for special low price of $600.00. You save $200.
About:
This course was developed by John Schaeffer, the lead instructor for Juniper GIS. John is a GIS Certified Professional & Esri Certified Trainer. He has 18 years of GIS experience and over 22 years of experience in technical education. John has developed and taught GIS classes in community colleges and universities, for all levels of government and diverse industries.
