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

ASSESSMENT--AFRICA
FIGURE 5.3:  Animation.  The goal of this sequence of images is to suggest other ways to edit and save files in Google Earth so that they appear in Google Earth when it is opened again after having been shut down.

RESULTANT FILES:
  • Maternal mortality ratio, edited kml
  • Prevalence of underweight (moderate and severe)--Percent, Total < 5 yr., edited kml
  • Primary Completion Rate, Rate, Total, edited kml
  • Proportion of 1 year-old children immunised against measles, Percent, Total 1 yr., edited kml
  • Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel, Percent, Total, edited kml
  • Proportion of population with access to improved sanitation, Percent, Total, edited kml
  • Proportion of population with sustainable access to an improved water source, Percent, Total, edited kml
  • Under-five mortality rate, Deaths per 1000 live births, Total, edited kml

FIGURE 5.3:  Static frames of the animation.  The goal of this sequence of images is to suggest other ways to edit and save files in Google Earth so that they appear in Google Earth when it is opened again after having been shut down.

FIGURE 5.3a:  Begin with last frame of Figure 5.2.  Open up the folders to find the 0 entries.  Right-click on a 0 entry and click on "Delete."  This action will delete the unwanted entry permanently (whereas simply unchecking it hid it only temporarily).

FIGURE 5.3b:   Because the deletion is permanent, you will be asked to be sure you wish to delete the entry.

FIGURE 5.3c:  Delete all entries of zero.  The result appears above and it will remain in this form even when reopened (because deletion was permanent).

FIGURE 5.3d:  This file is already located in the "My Places" folder.  To save it in a location of your choice on a hard drive, go to "File" and then "Save."  Notice that the "Save to My Places" option is grayed out because the file is already located there.

FIGURE 5.3e:  Click on "Save Place As."

FIGURE 5.3f:  Save it where you wish on your hard drive.  Give the edited file a different name from that of the raw file.  Edited files are supplied below for each of the variables for which there is data.  The method of editing may vary from one to another (some temporary, some not, depending on what is shown and the nature of the structure of the associated database).
RESULTANT FILES:
  • Maternal mortality ratio, edited kml
  • Prevalence of underweight (moderate and severe)--Percent, Total < 5 yr., edited kml
  • Primary Completion Rate, Rate, Total, edited kml
  • Proportion of 1 year-old children immunised against measles, Percent, Total 1 yr., edited kml
  • Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel, Percent, Total, edited kml
  • Proportion of population with access to improved sanitation, Percent, Total, edited kml
  • Proportion of population with sustainable access to an improved water source, Percent, Total, edited kml
  • Under-five mortality rate, Deaths per 1000 live births, Total, edited kml


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
Published by:
Institute of Mathematical Geography

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August, 2008.
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