1/ If you are looking at any of the interactive #GISsurfer wildland fire maps I have posted, here is a thread that will help you use the map. #DixieFire #FrenchFire #CaldorFire #McFarlandFire #MonumentFire #SchneiderSpringsFire
2/ To search on an address click Menu > Search.
To change the basemap, click the button next to the “Menu” button. Basemaps I usually use are:
USA basemap
ESRI scanned topo USA
Open street map
To change the basemap, click the button next to the “Menu” button. Basemaps I usually use are:
USA basemap
ESRI scanned topo USA
Open street map
3/ To turn on geolocation tap Menu > My location.
A symbol will appear and follow you as you move.
Tap that symbol to see your coordinates and accuracy value.
A symbol will appear and follow you as you move.
Tap that symbol to see your coordinates and accuracy value.
4/ To make your own custom map link:
a) Make the map look on your screen the way you want it to look when it opens.
b) Click Menu > Link to this map
a) Make the map look on your screen the way you want it to look when it opens.
b) Click Menu > Link to this map
5/ To turn on other GIS overlays click the basemap button (next to the “Menu” button).
Look under the “Overlay” heading - mobile users scroll down.
Click an overlay to turn it on and again to turn it off.
Look under the “Overlay” heading - mobile users scroll down.
Click an overlay to turn it on and again to turn it off.
6/ An overlay with a number in front is ‘on’. The highest numbered overlay is *on top*. Only the top overlay is clickable.
7/ Clicking the top overlay will display all the attribute data the GIS server has for the thing that you clicked. Sometimes attribute data will include a *link* that leads to more information.
8/ To see the fire weather forecast:
a) Turn on overlay “NOAA fire weather forecast”
b) Click the map anywhere.
c) In the attribute display, note the STATE ZONE
d) In the attribute display, click the link
a) Turn on overlay “NOAA fire weather forecast”
b) Click the map anywhere.
c) In the attribute display, note the STATE ZONE
d) In the attribute display, click the link
9/ e) Add the letter “Z” to the STATE ZONE and search (ctrl-f) the page that appears on the result.
Example: If the STATE ZONE is CA221, search on CAZ221.
Example: If the STATE ZONE is CA221, search on CAZ221.
10/ The map updates the MODIS/VIIRS data at the top of each hour but only if there is new data on NASA’s server. You will need to re-open the map to see new data. Usually new data appears on NASA’s server 5-7am and 5-7pm
11/ The red/black perimeter uses data produced by the analyst that reviews infrared data for a specific fire and will only appear on the map for that fire.
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