This event will have a lab portion followed by a field portion. There will be additional lab time to collate the results. Due to limitations of equipment, we will split into teams. Each team should:
1) identify some features to test on a digital data source
This data has to be in walking distance of Smith Hall, so City of Seattle data is obvious, but there are other ideas:
We will also stop by some of the Geodetic Control markers on campus to see if we can locate them.
At the NGS site, ask for all geodetic control in an area near N 47 39 07, W 122 18 31...
2) get the test points into a point shape file (exportable to spreadsheet format as a .dbf?)
3) refine your skills in converting datums and projections (see Event 3)
4) plan out how to visit these points.
We will go off in a party headed through campus looking for Geodetic Control, and intersections, building corners and other features selected for testing.
Please observe the status of your equipment.
How many satellites can you receive in the open? under dense trees? Near tall buildings?
Follow the recipe in the Minnesota Handbook to process your results...
Each team should submit one spreadsheet with your results (even if you test less than 20 points!) with the names of all team members.
Photos from the Event on a glorious day... (Courtesy Michael Patrick)