1. Geological Survey of Norway Digital Field Data Capture Workshop BGS, Nottingham, 25-26 April 2002 Bjørn Rindstad, GIS-group Geological Survey of Norway

2. Geological Survey of Norway GIS / IT Activities Intergraph based map production ESRI software in GIS ERDAS / ER Mapper image processing ArcIMS web map server Oracle and ArcSDE databases

3. Geological Survey of Norway Map production Traditional manuscripts Scanning input Cartographic oriented Printing on demand

4. Geological Survey of Norway GIS software ArcView 3.2 Workstation ArcINFO ArcGIS 8.1 VBA programmoing

5. Geological Survey of Norway Image Processing ERDAS 8.5 ER Mapper 6.0 MrSID image compression

6. Geological Survey of Norway Web maps ArcIMS with shape files ArcIMS connected to ArcSDE

7. Geological Survey of Norway Databases Oracle 8.1.7 ArcSDE 8.2 (test) Microsoft Access

8. Geological Survey of Norway Project FieldGIS Map based digital data capture in field. Simplified data capture and post prosessing. Improved accuracy and 3D quality. Attribute data input. Access to databases and ArcIMS servers at NGU. Equipment and software fitting into NGUs Windows/ESRI line.

9. Geological Survey of Norway Project FieldGIS The Mobile GIS software from Sysdeco Mapmill has been demonstrated on NGU in Nov. 2001. ArcPad 6.0 being tested on PC and PDA. Contact with other geological surveys. Symposium at BGS Compaq iPAQ and SIMpad SL4 Field tests and demos.

10. Geological Survey of Norway Sysdeco Mapmill

11. Geological Survey of Norway ArcPad software is an easy-to-use, lightweight, low-cost solution for mobile mapping and geographic information systems (GIS). ArcPad enhances portable touch screen computers with intuitive mapping, GIS, and GPS functionality. ArcPad makes field data collection fast and easy, improves data accuracy, and provides immediate data availability and validation. Mapping and GIS for Mobile Systems

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14. Operating SystemMicrosoft Pocket PC 2002 Processor206 MHz Intel StrongARM 32-bit RISC Processor Display TypeColor reflective thin film transistor (TFT) LCD, 64K colors Touch ScreenYes Resolution240 x 320 Pixel Pitch.24 mm Viewable Image Size2.26 x 3.02 inches RAM64 MB ROM32 MB Input MethodHandwriting recognition, soft keyboard, voice record, inking Communications PortInterface with USB / Serial connectivity that connects via serial or USB cable Card SlotSD Memory Slot, Optional expansion packs Wireless ConnectivityInfrared port (115 Kbps) Speaker & MicrophoneYes Audio Out JackYes (3.5 mm Stereo) Battery1400 mAh Lithium Polymer Dimensions5.3" x 3.3" x.62" Weight6.7 oz. including battery Warranty1-year limited iPAQ Pocket PC H3850

15. Geological Survey of Norway The new SIMpad SL4 Cable-free and universal access to internet or intranet, wherever you happen to be Brilliant colour touch screen Currently the fastest CE unit on the market Freedom in the selection of transmission standards by interchangeable PC cards Unlimited flexibility by open platform Windows CE 3.0 Comprehensive office software package Virtual keyboard and handwriting recognition 18,0 cm 26,3 cm