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GIS

About this Space


Address: Opposite University of Juba
How to get started with GIS using QGIS Email: [email protected]
Tel: +211 921 704 079 /+211 988 888 224
Facebook: @K-Tech Space
By: Lodu B. John WhatsApp: +211 920 063 323
Course Content

1. Introduction to GIS Software


2. Working with Spatial Data
3. Basic Mapping and Visualization
4. Data Editing and Digitization
5. Geospatial Analysis Basics
6. Working with GPS Data
7. Creating Maps and Reports
8. Plugins
9. Project Work
Data Editing and Digitization

❖ Creating and editing spatial data


❖ Digitizing geographic features
❖ Modifying attribute tables
Introduction to Digitization

❖ What is Digitization?
o The process of converting geographic features into digital format.
❖ Why is it Important?
o Creates accurate spatial data for analysis and mapping.
o Essential for updating and managing geospatial datasets
Creating New Shapefiles

❖ Types of Shapefiles
o Points (e.g., landmarks, trees)
o Lines (e.g., roads, rivers)
o Polygons (e.g., land parcels, boundaries)
❖ Steps to Create a Shapefile
o Open GIS software (QGIS or ArcGIS)
o Create a new vector layer
o Define geometry type (point, line, or polygon)
o Set coordinate reference system (CRS)
o Save the shapefile
Digitizing Roads, Rivers, and Boundaries

❖ What is Digitization in GIS?


✓ The process of converting geographic data from a physical format like a paper map or
aerial photograph into a digital format.

o Manual tracing of features using satellite imagery.


❖ Steps for Digitization
o Load satellite imagery or basemap
o Start editing mode in GIS software
o Use drawing tools to trace features
o Save edits and update attribute table
Best Practices for Digitization

❖ Use High-Resolution Imagery for accuracy.


❖ Zoom In and Out to capture details properly.
❖ Snap to Existing Features to maintain topology.
❖ Validate and Clean Data to remove errors.
Modifying Attribute Tables

❖ What is an Attribute Table?


o A database that stores information about spatial features.
❖ Editing Attributes
o Add new fields (e.g., Name, Type, Length)
o Edit existing records
o Input and update data
o Perform calculations on numeric fields
Hands-on Practice

❖ Create a new shapefile for roads or rivers.


❖ Digitize features using satellite imagery.
❖ Modify attribute table (add and edit fields).
❖ Save and visualize the final dataset.
Summary & Next Steps

❖ Key Takeaways
o Digitization converts physical features into digital GIS layers.
o Attribute tables store essential data for analysis.
o Accurate digitization improves spatial data quality.
❖ Next Steps
o Explore topology rules for clean digitization.
o Automate data entry using forms and scripts.
o Work with real-world datasets for practice.
Q&A

Any Questions?

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