Special Topics: Module 3 - Finding Maya Pyramids (Part 3)

     This module wraps up our discussion of and practice with locating archaeological data with satellite imagery. Specifically, this week focused on disseminating our results with a wider audience through the publication of layers and maps for use in Google Earth (as it is user friendly and has a wide usership - hah wasn't sure that was a word...).
     Two tools in the Conversion toolbox create file formats (.kml/.kmz) that can be opened in Google Earth. These tools are the Layer to KML and Map to KML. Below is a screenshot of one of the map open in Google Earth. It is quite handy. You can move between the layers of your map to toggle them to display or not. We've used these tools in the program before when we displayed our dot density maps of South Florida for the Cartography course. I also use the Layer to KML tool in work to share non-sensitive data (usually fire related) information within the Forest Service. Putting what you learn to use is always exciting. I am very much looking forward to the next module on predictive models because I am going to using those skills at work too. Fun, fun.

Screen capture of my map product displaying in Google Earth.
The false color (4, 3, 2) composite is showing. Vegetation is in red.