Module 5: LIDAR

The map above was produced during the Module 5: LIDAR challenge. This exercise went pretty smooth. I had no issues importing data or creating new layers. My only hesitation was if the road is in the right location, but I think I got it right.

Module 4 - Challenge Map

http://students.uwf.edu/ldl14/LeviLeBourgeoisModule4Map.xps

I found this module challenging. I believe I got the concept of getting signatures. I had a little trouble analyzing them. I also ran into software trouble. I had a hard time actually using the signature editor because it would become unresponsive and other times it worked great. I was not sure if we needed to merge any classes or if you wanted to see the histogram data for all. If I would have merged classes, the fallow fields and some of the urban areas would have been merged.

Module 3: Challenge

http://students.uwf.edu/ldl14/LeviLeBourgeoisModule3Map1c.xps

http://students.uwf.edu/ldl14/LeviLeBourgeoisGCPTablePensacola.pdf

The above map and tables were created during the module 3 challenge. The most trouble I had in this challenge was formating my finished map's layout. It's a little hard getting used to the new software. Once I got the hang of the control points the challenge went smoothly.

Module 2 Challenge

http://students.uwf.edu/ldl14/LeviLeBourgeoisModule2Map3a.xps

http://students.uwf.edu/ldl14/LeviLeBourgeoisModule2Map2a.xps

http://students.uwf.edu/ldl14/LeviLeBourgeoisModule2Map1a.xps

Module 1 Challenge

http://students.uwf.edu/ldl14/LeviLeBourgeoisModule1Map.xps

Final Project

Final project map. A map of the United States showing the mean ACT score and participation rates by state for the year 2009. The participants who took the exam were high school seniors.

Week 11: Google Earth

I chose this area to locate the Great Lakes Wind farm. It's located in the eastern part of Lake Michigan. This location is in a zone that has the most projected power output per turbine. It is close in proximity to major existing transmission lines. The distance is far enough offshore (15 km) to mitigate any noise or shadows cast by the towers but close enough for acceptable water depth.