Abstract
Customizing and Integrating Mobile GIS Track: Application Development Author(s): Adam Brown, Chris Robertson The purpose of the Field Data Collection Automation (FDCA) program is to modernize the collection of the 2010 Census by using handheld computers, therefore reducing the costs and risks associated with the 2000 Census. This presentation will address the prototype that was built to meet these requirements. The need for flexibility drove the creation of a custom data entry application. Different custom solutions were investigated and their costs, performance, adaptability and risks were analyzed. ArcPad 7 was used as the GIS platform, operating in tandem with the data entry application. An integer-based layer type was created to increase rendering speed. The external interface provided by ArcPad was used to send and receive messages between the applications. The extension capability of ArcPad proved to be the most essential feature, since it allowed native code to be run from the scripting environment. Adam Brown Harris Corporation GCSD 407 North John Rodes Boulevard Melbourne , FL 32934 US Phone: 321-309-7553 E-mail: adam.brown@harris.com Chris Robertson Harris Corporation 407 N John Rodes Blvd Melbourne , FL 32934 US Phone: 321-309-7914 E-mail: chris.robertson@harris.com |
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