GIS Core Research Laboratory
In the GIS Core Research Laboratory research is conducted that uses geographic information systems, geostatistical and statistical methods, remote and soil sensing (e.g. visible/near-infrared diffuse reflectance spectroscopy). Research goals are to describe the spatial distribution of environmental properties and their spatial covariation to gain insight into complex environmental systems. Modern quantitative methods are used to support digital soil mapping projects.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) What is a GIS ? A powerful set of tools for collecting, storing, retrieving, transforming, and displaying spatial data from the real world' (Burrough, 1986). Ref. Burrough P.A., 1986. Principles of Geographical Information Systems for land Resources Assessment. Oxford University Preess, Oxford.
Location of Laboratory The GIS Research Laboratory is located in McCarty Hall A 1184, Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida.
Equipment The GIS lab is a modern computer laboratory providing hard- and software to conduct statistical and geostatistical analysis, remote sensing analysis, space-time modeling, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The equipment includes multiple data servers, 16 PCs with flatscreen monitors, large format color printer HP DesignJet 800ps, several printers and scanners. Available software packages include: MS Office Suite; MS SQL database; ArcGIS Suite (ESRI) including Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst; Idrisi Kilimanjaro GIS; Erdas Imagine for remote sensing analysis; SGeMS, SAS, GenStat and SPSSWin for geostatistical and statistical analyses; Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Acrobat; CART, Random Forest; Treenet; Neurosolutions for neural network modeling; DreamWeaver; Unscrambler for chemometric modeling; Environmental Visualization Software (EVS-PRO), and RockWorks for 3D modeling and scientific visualization. A sub-meter accuracy, differential GPS unit (Trimble Pathfinder) is available for geo-referencing of sampling locations. In addition several handheld GPS units (Garmin) are available for field navigation.
Management Lab Director: Sabine Grunwald Email: sabgru @ ufl.edu Phone: 352-392-1951 ext. 204 Lab Manager (IT Specialist): William Deich Email: gospelsf @ ufl.edu Phone: 352-392-1951 ext. 233
Access and Services User Access - SoilGIS Research Group To get access to the GIS Research Laboratory contact Sabine Grunwald (McCarty Hall A, room 2171). Priority access is given to students in the GIS/soil-landscape analysis program. You will be assigned an user account, password, and allocated storage space. As a user of the SoilGIS Reserach Group you are not allowed to provide access to any unauthorized individuals, install private/non-licensed software or use the lab for private purpose. This laboratory is a multi-task environment with multiple users. PCs in the GIS laboratory are connected to a data server to share project data. GIS Service Hub - SWS Department
The SWS Department thrust areas cover a wide range of applications in soil and water science at micro, field and landscape scales. To produce maps for a study area, integrate field and lab data or upscale site-specific data to the landscape scale require the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). GIS is well suited to synergize various spatial data, extract information and produce presentation style maps. To assist students and faculty in the SWS department in this endeavor few new activities are now offered
A PC station in the SWS GIS Core Lab was set-up to provide free access to GIS software for students and faculty in the Soil and Water Science Department. The PC is equipped with ArcGIS software and MS Office Suite to produce GIS maps, conduct GIS analysis and print maps. Access the GIS service hub from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mo-Fr).
Benefits:
- Computer is readily set-up with ArcGIS software
- GIS manuals/tutorials are available that allow non-GIS users to get jump-started on GIS analysis
- Pre-set links to online GIS databases are provided (to allow easy access to GIS data)
Color letter format: $0.80/sheet
Poster printing (large format): $12 / ft. paper.
Fill-out the sign-out sheet for poster printing and provide an account number before you print a poster.
Test prints and failed prints are also charged.
Interdisciplinary Concentration in Geographic Information Systems (ICGIS) - "GIS Certificate" The Soil and Water Science Department is participating member of ICGIS. Dr.Grunwald is the appointed Representative of the Soil and Water Science Department to ICGIS. The goal of ICGIS is to integrate existing GIS resources on campus, to establish a standard set of courses and activities that allow graduate students to become experts in the creation, study, and use of GIS/geospatial sciences. More information about ICGIS is available at: http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/icgis/.
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