Learn interesting tips and tricks to get the most out of your GIS, CAD and databases using the flexible functionality of FME Workbench. These tips will show you how to leverage Google Earth in your workplace. Client examples will be used to illustrate key concepts.
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An Integrated Approach to Migrating Mapping Data to Google Earth
1. An integrated approach to
migrate mapping data to
Google Earth using Workbench
Terry Steinkey
GIS Project Management
2. Overview
Background & Experience
Google Earth (GE) fundamentals
How to utilize Workbench to effectively
migrate data to GE
Case Study - Client request Workbench as
the preferred ETL solution for GE
Ten effective ways to leverage your GIS, CAD
and databases in GE
Value proposition why use Workbench?
Cool tips and tricks for mapping in GE
3. Background & Experience
16 years GIS, CAD & mapping experience
Oil & Gas front-end specific
Started using SAFE Software in 1996
Involved in over 5,000+ client projects
extending worldwide for E&P, service,
financial and environmental companies
Most projects are constructed using ESRI
ArcView, MicroStation and in-house software
applications
Innovative, cost effective solutions for clients
4. Google Earth Fundamentals
Keyhole Corporation designed the program
‘Earth Viewer’ in 2001
Resulted in the now famous KML extension,
which stands for Keyhole Markup Language
Sold to Google in Oct. 2004, and re-launched
as Google Earth in 2005
KML version 2.2 is the current accepted format
of the OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium)
Multi-platform (Windows, Macs, Linux & iPhone)
5. Google Earth Fundamentals
Ties in well with other Open formats, such as
GML (Geography Markup Language), WFS (Web Feature Service),
WMS (Web Map Service) & XML (Extensible Markup Language)
KML is the default extension for GE
KMZ is a compressed version of a KML file
Thanks to SAFE, most data types can be easily
migrated to GE
Points, Lines & Polygons
Raster data
Models
6. Google Earth Fundamentals
These data types can stand alone or be
integrated into one single file
Data migrated to GE must be reprojected to
Geographic WGS84 coordinates (LL84)
There are two versions of GE available
Google Earth (free)
Google Earth PRO (for commercial external use - $$$)
7. GE Disclaimer
If you use GE for any external commercial purpose, you will
need to license GE Pro. Examples of external use include
creating and distributing KML/KMZ files or movies, using
imagery from GE in reports and presentations, and
developing information that will be displayed or distributed
outside of your organization. The cost is $400 annually
There is a free 7 day trial available from their web site
http://earth.google.com/
If you use the software for internal uses ONLY, then you do
not need to upgrade to GE Pro
8. Client example - Migrating
data to Google Earth
Seismic
Grid Land
FME
Pipelines Wells
Workbench
Culture Geological
Raster
10. Ten effective ways to leverage your
GIS, CAD and databases in GE
1. Point, Line, Polygon Data in a KMZ
2. Satellite data tasking
3. Fly a path
4. 2D & 3D base mapping
5. View & validate seg-p1 data (view database
features)
6. Apply covers (with sliders to hide imagery)
7. Server side KMZ deployment
8. Import Raster data (geological, topo maps)
9. 3D Models (add with 3D buildings)
10. Extrusions
12. Value Proposition –
Why use Workbench?
Low cost
Easy to use / Intuitive layout
It’s FAST!!!
Don’t need to be a programmer to be an
effective user
Dramatic results for clients
Easy to automate processes and serve out
data
One-stop solution for all formats
13. Mapping in GE –
Cool Tips & Tricks
Covers
Sliders
View data in 4D (3D + time)
Satellite imagery over time
Field development (new cutlines & well pads)
Environmental management (deforestation)
Can be viewed as a movie and looped
Dates can be controlled
Tie in WMS (web mapping service)
Federal culture datasets from Geobase or CanVec (NTDB)
WFS (web feature service) will become mainstream
14. Mapping in GE –
Cool Tips & Tricks
Compile your world Geospatially in 3D
using free modeling tools such as SketchUp
(accurate to 1 inch relative to the ground)
Portable laser scanners are becoming relevant
15. Closing remarks
Start simple and then add complexity
Compare the file size differences between a
KML & KMZ file. It’s big!
If you can dream it up, it can be created
With a few tweaks, GE could become THE
best low-cost global mapping solution.
SAFE Software provides THE leading software
bridge to be a part of that building process
16. Thank You!
Questions or comments?
For more information:
Terry Steinkey
terry.steinkey@divestco.com
(403) 537-9898