Georeferencing

In this lab we georeferenced two raster images to match vector data.  I learned some useful skills in this lab but I was disappointed in my final results.  I don't like how the map looks and felt everything was disjointed throughout the entire lab.  But, I know we learn from the projects that don't turn out as nice as we would like, as well as the pretty ones.  So, here is my map for this lab.

PART III: Process Summary Details

1)     Added the shapefile layers: building and roads and the images uwf_n.jpg

2)     Used the Georeferencing tool to georectify by using the ‘control points’ function.

3)     Used the transparency function to better see the layers to align.

4)     Used the RMS Error data in the Links Table to better align the map.

5)     Added the ‘uwf_s1.jpg’ image and georectified that, as well, using the Transformation function to adjust the distortion.

6)     Tried to eliminate the black edges on the images by using the Display Background Value and by moving the layers but I couldn’t get it to work right and the line stayed on my map.  It seemed several other students had the same issue.

7)     Digitized the UWF gym building and new road

8)     Created a 3D scene using ArcScene and ‘floating on a custom surface’ to create elevation where there wasn’t elevation data.

9)     Exported this jpg as arcscene_image.jpg to ArcMap

10)  Added the essential map elements called for in this lab

11)  Exported map as “Georeferencing_cmb.jpg” to S:drive