Spatial Synthesis

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

ASSESSMENT--AFRICA

FIGURE 5.2: Animation. The goal of this sequence of images is to show the reader one way to save files in Google Earth so that they appear in Google Earth when it is opened again after having been shut down.

FIGURE 5.2: Static frames of the animation. The goal of this sequence of images is to show the reader one way to save files in Google Earth so that they appear in Google Earth when it is opened again after having been shut down.

FIGURE 5.2a: Begin with last frame of Figure 5.1. Notice that the file is lodged in the "Temporary Places" folder. That means the file will disappear when the software is closed and will need to be reloaded when the software is reopened. Files lodged in the "My Places" folder will appear whenever the software is reopened and do not need to be reloaded in order to appear in Google Earth.

FIGURE 5.2b: Fold up the kml file so it's clear what is located where.

FIGURE 5.2c: Now the goal is to get the kml file from the "Temporary Places" folder to the "My Places" folder. Go to "File" and then "Save".

FIGURE 5.2d: Click on the "Save to My Places" line.

FIGURE 5.2e: Now, the kml file moves up to the "My Places" folder. However, the check marks reappear on all entries.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER

INTRODUCTION: Assessment, Analysis, and Action--Community Systems Foundation Approach

ASSESSMENT:

ANALYSIS:

ACTION:

FEEDBACK:

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