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Mapping Air Data using GIS


This short tutorial demonstrates how to map data using ArcView GIS software (available free to tribes via the Bureau of Indian Affairs). Participants are directed to different sources of available data for interpretation purposes. After completing this course, participants will be able to download data from the EPA AirData website and construct a data map using GIS software.

Topics include:

  • Downloading data from EPA's AirData website

  • Manipulating data in Microsoft Excel

  • Working with feature class, layer, and shape files in ArcView

  • Creating and modifying maps in ArcView

Who Should Take This Course:
This course is designed for tribal environmental professionals who have successfully completed ITEP's Air Pollution Technology course or have equivalent training or experience.

Course Structure and Approach:
This course takes a "learn by doing" approach. Textual material explaining concepts is interspersed with exercises in which participants practice the skills introduced in the text.

Recommended courses:
  1. INTRO, INTRO/OUTREACH, INTRO/COMP, or Air Quality in AK Native Villages

  2. COMP, INTRO/COMP, or Basic Source Assessment/COMP

  3. TECH

Downloads:
Click HERE to download the Mapping Air Data with GIS tutorial [pdf 4.64mb]

Contact:
Lydia Scheer, Lydia.Scheer@nau.edu, 928/523-6887

						


			
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