An Integrated Approach to Migrating Mapping Data to Google Earth
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An integrated approach to migrate mapping data to Google Earth using Workbench
Terry Steinkey GIS Project Management
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
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
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)
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
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 - $$$)
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
Client example - Migrating data to Google Earth
Seismic
Land
Wells
Geological
Raster
Culture
Pipelines
Grid
FME Workbench
Client example - Migrating data to Google Earth
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
Extrusions
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
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
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
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
Thank You!
Questions or comments?
For more information: Terry Steinkey
(403) 537-9898