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MS I T: C IN Nformation Echnology

The document describes various methods for adding different data types and layers to a GIS in QGIS, including: 1. Adding a text layer from a CSV file containing building data with attributes like ID and type. 2. Importing GPS data from a GPX file or GPS app and reprojecting the layer. 3. Accessing open data layers from sources like OpenStreetMap through plugins, downloads, or direct access on the website. 4. Connecting to tile servers for layers like Google Maps, Satellite, and Roads directly in QGIS.

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MS I T: C IN Nformation Echnology

The document describes various methods for adding different data types and layers to a GIS in QGIS, including: 1. Adding a text layer from a CSV file containing building data with attributes like ID and type. 2. Importing GPS data from a GPX file or GPS app and reprojecting the layer. 3. Accessing open data layers from sources like OpenStreetMap through plugins, downloads, or direct access on the website. 4. Connecting to tile servers for layers like Google Maps, Satellite, and Roads directly in QGIS.

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MSC IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Geospatial Analysis
(Practical Sessions)

Exercise #2 INPUT / CREATE GIS DATA

2.1. Add Text Layer


 Open Excel.
 Create “Building.csv” file using following details.
Feature ID Northing (m) Easting (m) Building ID Building Type
1 193271.303 107767.736 3 Temple
2 191995.425 106368.176 1 Hospital
3 191754.570 107761.227 3 Temple
4 193238.755 105281.076 2 School
5 192867.709 104955.597 3 Temple
6 196050.894 103224.048 3 Temple
7 195998.818 103145.933 2 School

 Open QGIS.
 Click Add delimited text layer.
 Categorized building symbols according to Building ID
 Assign different symbols

2.2. Add GPS data to GIS.


 Collect waypoints from handheld GPS/GPS APP
 Open QGIS.
 Add GPS Tool

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 Import GPX file.
 Reproject the Layer

2.3. Add Open Layer Data to GIS.


2.3.1. Classical Digitizing Method
o Open QGIS
o Add QuickMapService Plugin
o Create vector layer
o Digitize data
2.3.2. Ordinary Input Method
o Open https://www.openstreetmap.org on web browser to view Open Street Maps
o Pan & Zoom the required area
o Export Data to the file GIS.osm
o Open QGIS
o Add Vector layer
o Open GIS.osm file and Select Lines, Points and Multipolygons
o Reproject Layer
2.3.3. Using Plugins
o Open QGIS
o Add Open Street maps
o Install OSM Downloader plugin to QGIS.
o Zoom and select the required area using a rectangle
o Save the data to the file GIS1.osm
o Load layers after download
o Reproject Layer
2.4. Add Google Map Layer to GIS.
 Open QGIS
 Right click on XYZ Tiles for new connection.
 Add followings.

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Name URL
Google Maps https://mt1.google.com/vt/lyrs=r&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}

Google Satellite: http://www.google.cn/maps/vt?


lyrs=s@189&gl=cn&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}

Google Satellite https://mt1.google.com/vt/lyrs=y&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}


Hybrid:

Google Terrain: https://mt1.google.com/vt/lyrs=t&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}

Google Roads: https://mt1.google.com/vt/lyrs=h&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}

 Create vector layer


 Digitize data

2.5. Add Google Map data to GIS


 Open https://maps.google.lk on web browser to view Google maps
 Zoom and Add makers by creating map on Google map and export as Google.kmz
 Open QGIS
 Add Vector layer
 Open Google.kmz file
 Reproject the point Layer

2.6. Vectorization
 Open QGIS
 Run Polygonize function

2.7. Rasterization
 Open QGIS
 Run Rasterize function

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2.8. Add Data Services to GIS
2.8.1.WMS/WMTS
o Open QGIS
o Click Add WMS/WMTS Layer
o Create New Connection with followings
 Name – WMS/WMTS
 URL -http://opencache.statkart.no/gatekeeper/gk/gk.open_wmts?%5C
%0A service=WMTS&request=GetCapabilities
 Ignore GetMap URI reported in capabilities
 Ignore GetFeatureInfo URI reported in capabilities
o Create vector layer
o Digitize data

2.8.2.WFS/WFTS
o Open QGIS
o Click Add WFS Layer
o Create New Connection with followings
 Name – WFS
 URL - http://nsidc.org/cgi-bin/atlas_south?version=1.1.0.
o Create vector layer
o Digitize data

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