Spatial Synthesis
Volume II, Book 1:
Scientific, Planning, Humanitarian, and Teaching Applications, From DevInfo to Google Earth

ASSESSMENT--AFRICA
FIGURE 3.1:  Animation.  The goal of this sequence of images is to show the reader how to project the shape files produced in Section 2 so that they might be further processed later in both ArcMap and in Google Earth. 
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RESULTANT FILES:
  • Maternal mortality ratio:  |  dbf  |  prj  |  shp  |  shx  |
  • Prevalence of underweight (moderate and severe)--Percent, Total < 5 yr.:  |  dbf  |  prj  |  shp  |  shx  |
  • Primary Completion Rate, Rate, Total:  |  dbf  |  prj  |  shp  |  shx  |
  • Proportion of 1 year-old children immunised against measles, Percent, Total 1 yr.:  |  dbf  |  prj  |  shp  |  shx  |
  • Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel, Percent, Total:  |  dbf  |  prj  |  shp  |  shx  |
  • Proportion of population with access to improved sanitation, Percent, Total:  |  dbf  |  prj  |  shp  |  shx  |
  • Proportion of population with sustainable access to an improved water source, Percent, Total:  |  dbf  |  prj  |  shp  |  shx  |
  • Under-five mortality rate, Deaths per 1000 live births, Total:  |  dbf  |  prj  |  shp  |  shx  |

FIGURE 3.1:  Static frames of the animation.  The goal of this sequence of images is to show the reader how to project the shape files produced in Section 2 so that they might be further processed later in both ArcMap and in Google Earth. 
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FIGURE 3.1a:  Open up ArcCatalog and navigate to where the shape files (merged files for each of the 8 indicators) created in Section 2 are stored. 

FIGURE 3.1b:  Right-click on a shape file.  Choose "Properties."

FIGURE 3.1c:  The box showing "Details" is empty.  That fact says that there is no projection assigned to the map.  Click on the "Select" button.

FIGURE 3.1d:  When "Select" is clicked on, the "Browse for Coordinate System" window pops up.

FIGURE 3.1e:  Select "Geographic Coordinate Systems."  Double-click on it.

FIGURE 3.1f:  Double-click on "World."

FIGURE 3.1g:  Double-click on "WGS 1984.prj."

FIGURE 3.1h:  Now when you are returned to the "Shapefile Properties" window, you will see that the projection details have been filled in.  Click the "OK" button.  Repeat the process for each shape file.  In the "Resultant Files" below, take four files for each map.
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RESULTANT FILES:
  • Maternal mortality ratio:  |  dbf  |  prj  |  shp  |  shx  |
  • Prevalence of underweight (moderate and severe)--Percent, Total < 5 yr.:  |  dbf  |  prj  |  shp  |  shx  |
  • Primary Completion Rate, Rate, Total:  |  dbf  |  prj  |  shp  |  shx  |
  • Proportion of 1 year-old children immunised against measles, Percent, Total 1 yr.:  |  dbf  |  prj  |  shp  |  shx  |
  • Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel, Percent, Total:  |  dbf  |  prj  |  shp  |  shx  |
  • Proportion of population with access to improved sanitation, Percent, Total:  |  dbf  |  prj  |  shp  |  shx  |
  • Proportion of population with sustainable access to an improved water source, Percent, Total:  |  dbf  |  prj  |  shp  |  shx  |
  • Under-five mortality rate, Deaths per 1000 live births, Total:  |  dbf  |  prj  |  shp  |  shx  |


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Software used in analysis:
  • DevInfo 5.0:  http://www.devinfo.org/
  • Adobe® PhotoShop and ImageReady
  • Adobe® DreamWeaver
  • ESRI:
    • ArcView® 3.2
    • ArcGIS® 9.2
      • ArcCatalog®
      • ArcMap®
  • Google Earth®
Author affiliations:
  • Arlinghaus, Sandra Lach.  Adjunct Professor of Mathematical Geography and Population-Environment Dynamics, School of Natural Resources and Environment, The University of Michigan.  Executive Committee Member (Secretary) Community Systems Foundation, sarhaus@umich.edu, http://www-personal.umich.edu/~sarhaus/
  • Naud, Matthew.  Environmental Coordinator and Assistant Emergency Manager, Systems Planning Unit, City of Ann Arbor
  • Oswalt, Kris S.  President, Community Systems Foundation
  • Rayle, Roger.  Scio Residents for Safe Water
  • Lars Schumann.  Manager and Research Computer Specialist, University of Michigan 3D Laboratory at the Duderstadt Center; also of Cornell University, Ithaca NY
  • Arlinghaus, William C.  Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
  • Arlinghaus, William E.  General Manager, Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids, MI
  • Batty, Michael. Bartlett Professor of Planning and Director of the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA) at University College London
  • Haug, Robert.  Ph.D. Candidate, Middle Eastern and North African Studies, The University of Michigan
  • Larimore, Ann Evans.  Professor Emerita, Residential College, The University of Michigan
  • Longstreth, Karl.  Head, Map Library, The University of Michigan
  • Nystuen, Gwen L.  Parks Advisory Commission; Environmental Commission; City of Ann Arbor
  • Nystuen, John D.  Professor Emeritus of Geography and Urban Planning, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, The University of Michigan.  Chief Executive Officer, Community Systems Foundation
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Institute of Mathematical Geography

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August, 2008.
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