ArcGIS for the Military—Maritime Operations provides a complete geospatial platform for maritime operations with the following key components:
- Servers, portals, and basemaps to store, manage, visualize and share geospatial data.
- Operational map and application templates to simplify the creation of custom maps and applications.
- Support for desktop, server, cloud, mobile, and open standard technologies within a common information model.
GIS stands for “Geographic Information System”. GIS is a very broad term, and trying to get a consistent definition can be tricky. Ask ten different GIS users and you will likely get ten different answers.
Bivariate maps show two themes on the same map. The graphic marks used to represent the themes may be different, as with proportional symbols on a choropleth map, or they may be the same. Bivariate choropleth and bivariate point symbol maps fall into the latter category. Although ArcGIS does not have any out of the box tools to make these same-symbol bivariate maps, in this presentation I introduce a new set of tools that can be used to ease the compilation of these maps. Combined with standard tools, it is now easier and faster to make these bivariate maps in ArcGIS.
GIS is a computer-based tool used and managed by people to efficiently capture, store, integrate, analyze and display spatial (geographically referenced) data & associated attribute data
An estimated 80% of all data in many form based applications can be mapped. Most of finance systems are disconnected from the GIS resulting in an incomplete view of the data.
In this presentation, Pacific AllianceTechnologies will present the benefits of integrating financial data to the Map using iVAULT (web-mapping solution)
GIS stands for “Geographic Information System”. GIS is a very broad term, and trying to get a consistent definition can be tricky. Ask ten different GIS users and you will likely get ten different answers.
Bivariate maps show two themes on the same map. The graphic marks used to represent the themes may be different, as with proportional symbols on a choropleth map, or they may be the same. Bivariate choropleth and bivariate point symbol maps fall into the latter category. Although ArcGIS does not have any out of the box tools to make these same-symbol bivariate maps, in this presentation I introduce a new set of tools that can be used to ease the compilation of these maps. Combined with standard tools, it is now easier and faster to make these bivariate maps in ArcGIS.
GIS is a computer-based tool used and managed by people to efficiently capture, store, integrate, analyze and display spatial (geographically referenced) data & associated attribute data
An estimated 80% of all data in many form based applications can be mapped. Most of finance systems are disconnected from the GIS resulting in an incomplete view of the data.
In this presentation, Pacific AllianceTechnologies will present the benefits of integrating financial data to the Map using iVAULT (web-mapping solution)
These slides are from a series of presentations during Esri Ireland's "ArcGIS - The Platform Story" Road Shows that took place in Belfast and Dublin in March 2014.
The evolution of ArcGIS to the geospatial platform it is today is bringing about transformational change to organisations by helping to break down the barriers between workflows, processes departments, and disciplines. Sharing data and collaboration using geographic information have now become much quicker and simpler.
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We NSG India, a ESRI Gold Partner, have been working with many companies on a collaborative mode and delivering solutions on ESRI platform configured to their businesses.
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2. Provide end-users with simple and repeatable processes for accessing information, inside applications tailored to their needs.
3. Reduce the cost of development, support, maintaining/administering applications.
4. Share geospatial information with internal or external stakeholders on an array of desktop/mobile devices.
I have also attached a brief presentation on our corporate background and service capabilities. If you need any additional information or have a query, please do feel free to contact us.
This new whitepaper describes ArcGIS for Emergency Management as a scalable reference configuration with a common operating platform, viewers, and tools designed to support general emergencies.
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El Centro de Investigación en Sanidad Animal del Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria utiliza la tecnología SIG para una mejor comprensión de las amenazas a las especies silvestres y su asociación con las actividades humanas
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
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1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
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Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
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- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
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Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey 2024 by 91mobiles.pdf91mobiles
91mobiles recently conducted a Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey in which we asked over 3,000 respondents about the TV they own, aspects they look at on a new TV, and their TV buying preferences.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
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As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
Alt. GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using ...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
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However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
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An Esri White Paper
Contents Page
A Complete Geospatial Platform.......................................................... 1
The Warfighter's Toolbox..................................................................... 3
Servers, Basemaps, and Templates................................................. 3
The System Architecture....................................................................... 5
Common Information Model.......................................................... 5
ArcGIS for Desktop ........................................................................ 5
Server Technologies........................................................................ 6
Cloud Technologies ........................................................................ 7
Mobile Technologies ...................................................................... 8
Open Standards ..................................................................................... 8
Leveraging Existing Enterprise License Agreements........................... 9
Additional Resources............................................................................ 9
Appendixes
Appendix A—Esri Professional Services ............................................. 10
System or Application Review ....................................................... 10
ArcGIS for the Military—Maritime Operations
Implementation ............................................................................ 10
Application and Map Template Development................................ 11
Information Modeling..................................................................... 11
Appendix B—Esri Training.................................................................. 12
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A Complete
Geospatial Platform
Geography, through its science of understanding space and time, is the
common factor in all military intelligence and operations. It provides the
integration framework for military activities. Since geographic
information system (GIS) software is a key technology to understand
geography, ArcGIS empowers maritime agencies to maximize the
potential for IT systems to support maritime operations.
ArcGIS® for the Military—Maritime Operations is Esri® technology configured to
provide a complete and interoperable platform to manage, visualize, analyze, and share
geospatial information for maritime-based missions.
Servers, portals, ready-to-use charts and basemaps, operational map templates, and
application templates form the geospatial platform. ArcGIS for the Military—Maritime
Operations puts the latest geospatial knowledge into the hands of everyone from the
commanders at headquarters to the sailors and marines in the fleet.
ArcGIS for the Military—Maritime Operations provides a configuration for server and
portal technology warfighters can use to manage, analyze, and share geospatial
information, including imagery and positional information. Basemaps serve as
background reference information they can use to create custom maps, integrating
operations and saving decision time. Operational map and application templates will give
them the tools and information to quickly build, configure, and deploy their own web-
based and mobile applications.
In today's operational environment for defense, geospatial intelligence is often managed
and distributed using isolated stove piped applications. This shortcoming has historically
impeded planning and operations, prevented collaboration, and generated authoritative
data conflicts. Most of all, it churns costly redundancies in manpower, data, and IT
capacity. Deployed forces require an enterprise-level solution to share and manage
geospatial data, analytics, and products. ArcGIS for the Military—Maritime Operations,
coupled with a central information model (the geodatabase), eliminates the need to rely
on stove piped systems.
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The ArcGIS for the Military—Maritime Operations configuration is able to operate with
other systems because of adherence to open standards such as the Open Geospatial
Consortium, Inc. (OGC), making it easier to exchange geospatial information. Why is
that critical? It increases the flow of geospatial data back and forth between deployed
units and headquarters, across varied systems and technologies. This interoperability is
vital for intelligence analysis; situational awareness; and, ultimately, decision making.
Stove piped systems slow many processes including managing data, creating and sharing
maps and mapping applications, and conducting analyses. If different types of non-
interoperable systems are used within the same organization or a group of agencies that
work together, it's more difficult to share these maps and mapping applications and
analyses with colleagues. Working with multiple and/or disparate data models forms a
bottleneck, again making data management and analysis hard to do. Training on stove
piped systems does not serve organizations well, either, because personnel with expertise
in one system will likely have difficulty transferring their knowledge to another system.
This often happens when they deploy to a new unit.
ArcGIS for the Military—Maritime Operations provides a simple, streamlined platform
for creating and sharing geospatial information, including maps, applications, analyses,
and situational awareness.
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The Warfighter's
Toolbox
Servers, Basemaps,
and Templates
The ArcGIS for the Military—Maritime Operations configuration offers a toolbox of
technology and resources to set up a geospatial system for maritime forces that includes
elements for situational awareness and command and control (C2). Components include
the following:
■ Servers and portals to store, manage, and share internal collections of imagery,
maps, and data
● National hydrographic and defense mapping agency charts and basemaps in a
variety of formats and services
● Surface and undersea system sensor products, and satellite and unmanned aerial
system (UAS) imagery in multiple formats
● Bathymetry and elevation data such as digital terrain elevation data (DTED) and
models derived from sonar and lidar
■ Streaming information showing unit-level tracks afloat, such as from the automatic
identification systems (AIS) and ground moving target indicator (GMTI) platforms
for tracks ashore
■ Ready-to-use basemaps to quickly visualize areas of operation. Basemaps provide
authoritative and consistent geographic context for analysis, planning, and situational
awareness. They are the reference content that serves as the foundation for creating
custom map products on which an organization adds operational layers. The
basemaps can be printed, shared via the secure web, or loaded in a mobile
application. Esri basemaps are available on ArcGISSM
Online at arcgis.com. Esri
basemaps include the following:
● The Ocean Basemap, including marine water body names, subsurface feature
names such as trenches and seamounts, and bathymetry
● The Imagery basemap providing high-resolution, true color imagery in littoral
and ashore areas of operations
● Custom basemaps established in maritime organizations so that charts and other
nautical products can be used as appropriate to the mission
Note: ArcGIS Online is available via the web. Maritime agencies may consider a
similar capability that works behind a network security firewall.
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■ Operational map and chart templates to capture common workflows and create
customized maps and map overlays. The maps and charts may include specific
feature types, analytical tools, and layouts needed for specific products. Operational
map templates are available on the ArcGIS for the Military Solutions web page at
solutions.arcgis.com/military. The templates make it easy to reuse or standardize a
series of maps and include the following:
● Maritime Decision Aid Tools enable analysts to create products related to
subsurface and surface operations.
● Military Aspects of Weather (MAoW) assist military planners in
understanding the operational impacts of climate and weather on their
operations.
● Beach Landing simplifies the process of creating beach landing maps for
planning.
■ Application templates to simplify the development of web-based and mobile
solutions using Esri technology. Application templates also are available on the
ArcGIS for the Military Gallery web page (solutions.arcgis.com/military/) and on
GitHub. These solutions can be embedded in mobile devices running on Linux,
Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile and include the following:
● Squad Leader for Android devices is designed to enhance situational awareness
for platoon and squad-sized units during ashore operations.
● Vehicle Commander is an open-source project that demonstrates best practices
for building moving map displays for vehicle, helicopter, or small warship
military applications with ArcGIS Runtime.
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● Operations Dashboard for ArcGIS is used in a command and control center to
provide situational awareness and real-time monitoring of plan execution.
● Collector for ArcGIS is designed for use with mobile devices to allow remote
users to gather and edit information and post it in real time.
The System
Architecture
The system architecture for ArcGIS for the Military—Maritime Operations includes
ArcGIS technology and a suite of tools configured for military maritime operations. It
also includes a common information model, designed to work well with ArcGIS, called a
geodatabase. The architecture's main components include ArcGIS for Desktop, ArcGIS
for Server, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Runtime, and several application programming
interfaces (APIs). Developers use the APIs to tailor the system and/or build applications.
Common
Information Model
The geodatabase is the common information model for ArcGIS, meaning it provides the
central data repository for storing and managing spatial data. All ArcGIS technology
leverages the geodatabase, which contains the schema for various geospatial datasets
such as road networks, elevation data, and satellite imagery. The schema defines the
geospatial objects, rules, and relationships for adding behavioral characteristics such as
vessel traffic lanes. It also ensures integrity to protect against making unintended changes
or introducing errors to the datasets.
ArcGIS for Desktop Compiling, managing, analyzing, and sharing geospatial information begins with ArcGIS
for Desktop. Users can deploy maps, geographic analysis, and geospatial intelligence
throughout an organization and onto the secure network.
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Esri also provides operational map templates to use with ArcGIS for Desktop. These
templates simplify the process of creating military planning workflows. For example, an
amphibious landing plan for an upcoming operation can quickly be mapped using the
Beach Landing template.
Experienced users can develop operational map templates to capture their workflows and
best practices, without programming. They can share the templates through Portal for
ArcGIS and ArcGIS for the Military—Maritime Operations Server.
Server Technologies ArcGIS for the Military—Maritime Operations Server acts as the central component of
the geospatial system built with ArcGIS technology. Whether afloat on a flagship or
ashore at fleet headquarters, it can be configured behind the security firewall using one or
more Esri server technologies, including the following:
■ Portal for ArcGIS is the centerpiece of this maritime capability. It provides the
same discovery, collaboration, and sharing tools as Esri's public, subscription-based
ArcGIS Online but differs in where it is hosted and what content users can access.
Portal for ArcGIS can be deployed behind an organization's security firewall.
With the release of ArcGIS 10.3, Portal for ArcGIS will be included with ArcGIS for
Server.
■ ArcGIS for Server delivers and manages geospatial information, maps, imagery,
and data services—made available through Portal for ArcGIS—across the enterprise
and the web.
■ ArcGIS GeoEvent™ Extension for Server makes it simple for users to configure
and use streaming data. This includes receiving near real-time streaming track data
from automatic identification systems, performing continuous analysis (stream
processing), and producing new streams from analyzed data.
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■ Data Appliance for ArcGIS is a turnkey solution that provides terabytes of
worldwide imagery; charts and basemaps; and geospatial layers, such as roads,
preloaded onto a network-attached storage device that plugs right into an
organization's internal network
Cloud Technologies Some parts of the maritime enterprise can use open, Internet-based services and data to
work with pertinent maps. These maps can be tailored for specific user communities and
customized to provide information for a particular administrative or staff activity. They
combine ready-to-use basemaps with layers of static data, such as naval facilities
infrastructure, and dynamic data, such as transportation, to provide up-to-date knowledge
about what's important.
■ ArcGIS Online is an Internet-based geospatial component of the ArcGIS platform
that enhances both desktop and server implementations. It provides geospatial tools
and processing as a service with apps that make it easy to use and accessible from
any device. With an agile architecture for sharing, mapping, analysis, and
visualization, ArcGIS Online can be used to find and visualize geospatial
information and produce map-based presentations for briefings.
■ Story maps that document and map events or activities can be built using JavaScript
and Flex components. An alternative is to download one of Esri's ready-to-use
templates from ArcGIS Online, which can be customized if necessary.
■ ArcGIS for the Military—Maritime Operations Server also deploys web
applications. To assist users in creating these applications, Esri provides sample
application templates on the ArcGIS Resources site.
■ Operations Dashboard for ArcGIS application template lets users create a
configurable web viewer that is used in a command center to examine situational
awareness information and collaborate with other watch standers.
■ Esri Maps for Office allows staff officers to make dynamic maps of spreadsheet
data natively in Excel. With only Microsoft Office skills, they can create color-
coded, point, clustered point, or heat maps. Then they can share maps and products
through ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS for Server behind their security firewall.
PowerPoint can natively display lightweight maps linked to ArcGIS Online or
ArcGIS for Server to allow full interaction with features and the underlying
basemaps during briefings.
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Mobile Technologies Developers can use ArcGIS Runtime tools to create mobile applications customized to do
what the user requires, such as gathering information from onshore military personnel, in
a connected or a disconnected environment.
Mobile clients include smartphones, tablets, and other handheld devices.
For example, Esri offers an open-source Squad Leader application template for the
Android platform that developers can configure and deploy on smartphones and tablets
for the maritime community. This application provides situational awareness for afloat
and ashore forces. The user can also provide situational reports and highlight areas to
avoid using a simple interface on the mobile device.
Open Standards Military applications handle an increasing variety, volume, and velocity of data. This can
burden the system, creating interoperability and performance problems. The consistent
use of standards makes it easier for systems that were developed by different vendors to
function in an interoperable manner.
Standards help solve many interoperability problems through the use of common data
formats, application interfaces, and information schemas. ArcGIS for the Military—
Maritime Operations supports many standards including the following:
■ OGC Web Map Service (WMS) and WFS, Geography Markup Language (GML),
and Keyhole Markup Language (KML)
■ National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) standards such as Compressed ARC
Digitized Raster Graphic (CADRG), DTED, and National Imagery Transmission
Format (NITF)
■ North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) geospatial data specifications such as
Digital Geographic Information Exchange Standard (DIGEST)
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■ Military symbology standards such as MIL-STD-2525C and APP-6B
■ World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards including XML, HTTP, SOAP, and
HTML
Web clients built on JavaScript; desktop clients, such as ArcGIS and Command and
Control Personal Computer (C2PC); or 3D viewers, such as ArcGIS Explorer, Google
Earth, or National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) World Wind, can
either use the files directly or connect to web services. ArcGIS for the Military—
Maritime Operations Server also can consume and then serve maps built from data
provided by non-Esri map services such as KML.
ArcGIS for the Military—Maritime Operations can consume and export data using open
standards. Additional tools are also available to import nonstandard/unsupported data
types using tools such as the ArcGIS Data Interoperability extension. This extension
provides direct data access; data translation tools; and the ability to build complex spatial
extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes to import hundreds of data
formats.
Leveraging Existing
Enterprise License
Agreements
ArcGIS for the Military—Maritime Operations is available through numerous enterprise
license agreements (ELAs) that exist within many national governments and agencies.
Additional
Resources
Visit solutions.arcgis.com/military/maritime-operations to learn more about ArcGIS for
the Military—Maritime Operations.
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Appendix A—Esri Professional
Services
ArcGIS for the Military—Maritime Operations components are ready to
use off the shelf. However, Esri has also created a set of implementation
packages to help developers in programs, offices, and agencies integrate
the components into existing architectures and systems. The packages
cover a range of functions that may include conducting site surveys,
reviewing system configurations, and making suggestions on how to
optimize the geospatial architecture. The services can be purchased as a
complete package or tailored according to a user's unique needs and
requirements.
System or
Application Review
Esri subject matter experts (SMEs) will review an organization's system or application.
SMEs will create a document with estimates that will include a rough order of magnitude
of the time and materials it will take to integrate the system or application into the
customer's existing environment. Esri SMEs will do the following:
■ Meet with the customers and end users to determine the workflows and user interface
requirements. The SME(s) will do this at the customer's facility or a designated site.
■ Review the system architecture, geospatial requirements, and hardware and software
requirements. Part of this review is to physically examine the hardware. The SME
will write a report that will thoroughly cover the requirements.
■ Present the findings to the customer.
The review takes approximately one workweek to perform, with the results to follow in a
timely manner.
ArcGIS for the
Military—Maritime
Operations
Implementation
Esri SMEs will travel to the developer's or end user's site to install and configure ArcGIS
for the Military—Maritime Operations. This includes the following:
■ Installing and configuring associated Esri components
■ Configuring web services, such as ArcGIS for Server web services, and/or external
connections to non-Esri web services
■ Optimizing the speed and/or efficiency of existing map services and/or migrating
them to ArcGIS for Server
The system can be implemented in one workweek.
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Application and
Map Template
Development
Esri personnel will identify existing applications and templates in the organization's
system that can be used in the new system's geospatial architecture. This process includes
the following:
■ Traveling to and from the customer site
■ Examining the findings from the system or application review
■ Developing applications and templates to match end-user requirements
■ Installing, configuring, and testing the applications and templates that were
developed and/or reused
This requires approximately two workweeks or more, based on the complexity of the
application and template.
Information
Modeling
This package includes the work necessary to modify existing information data models.
This work may reuse or modify models to comply with existing geospatial data model
standards. This is necessary to support the analytics, workflows, and geospatial
production requirements of the program or office. This includes a review of the program's
data, existing data storage and dissemination infrastructure, and interoperability
requirements. Esri SMEs will modify and/or enhance existing information models to
allow the most efficient data storage and access capabilities available. This takes one
workweek.
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Appendix B—Esri Training
Esri offers a variety of training to match most budgets, including
instructor-led and self-paced web courses, training seminars, and free
online training.
US government customers can also use the Esri Training Pass. Organizations can
purchase a specific number of training days. Personnel can then access the courses or
seminars when they need them. The pass is available through Esri's GSA schedule.
Instructor-Led Training
Instructor-Led Course ■ Courses are held in a traditional classroom setting,
where discussions, group activities, and hands-on
exercises emphasize peer-to-peer learning and real-
world GIS problem-solving skills. One example of a
traditional class is Using ArcGIS for Geospatial
Intelligence.
■ Esri can host a private class for an organization at one
of our training facilities or teach a class at the client's
facility. Contact GIStraining@esri.com or call
800-447-9778, extension 1-5757, about setting up a
class.
Instructor-Led Online
Course
■ These courses provide all the benefits of traditional
classroom learning presented in a real-time interactive
online classroom.
■ Students can communicate with the instructor and other
students via the telephone and typed messages.
Instructor-Led Course
Offered by
Professional Services
■ These courses are designed and taught by Esri
Professional Services staff members, who have
expertise in real-world projects.
■ The courses cover specific industry solutions or
products.
■ The format varies from course to course.
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Self-Paced Training
Virtual Campus Web
Courses
■ The web courses include conceptual material and
presentations, hands-on software exercises, and an
exam.
■ Courses including a recorded presentation require a
broadband connection.
■ Participants must have access to the appropriate ArcGIS
software to complete the course exercises.
Virtual Campus
Training Seminars
■ The free, one-hour recorded presentations include
software demonstrations and question-and-answer
sessions with Esri SMEs.
■ Attending the seminars requires a broadband
connection.
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