🌍 #ArcGISEarth230Tips | Tip 39: Capture & Share Your Journeys with Mobile GPS Tracks! πŸ“πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈπŸ“²

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ArcGIS Earth Mobile lets you record real-time GPS tracks, replay routes, and share them as KMZ files. Perfect for fieldwork, navigation, and detailed route analysis!

πŸ› οΈ How to Record & Share GPS Tracks:

1️⃣ Configure Your Tracking:

  • Tap the Toolbox 🧰 β†’ Track πŸ“.
  • Adjust GPS accuracy and streaming frequency in Settings βš™οΈ.
  • Choose your tracking style (line/footprint) and enable Z-values for elevation.

2️⃣ Record & Manage:

  • Tap Start ▢️ to begin. Pause ⏸️ and resume as needed.
  • Tracks record in the background. Stop ⏹️ to finish and save.

3️⃣ Analyze Your Track:

  • Access saved tracks in “My Tracks.”
  • View detailed stats: origin, distance, duration, speed, and elevation profiles.

4️⃣ Share Your Data:

  • Export as KMZ for offline use.
  • Upload to ArcGIS Enterprise/Online for collaboration.
  • Create a shareable card with a snapshot and elevation profile.

πŸš€ Pro Tips:

  • Use background tracking for seamless recording.
  • Import tracks into ArcGIS Earth Desktop for advanced 3D analysis.
Screenshot of Ngari, China, from ArcGIS Earth
Puran Zhang @puran