Want to share or archive your GPS tracks from ArcGIS Earth? Exporting your NMEA layer as a KML file is quick and easy.

📁 Simple Export:

After importing and visualizing your NMEA log, right-click the layer and save. You’ll get:

• Points representing individual GPS fixes.
• Polylines connecting your track path.

It’s the perfect way to share your routes or archive valuable tracking data.

🚀 Coming Soon: Enhanced KML Tracks:

Currently, ArcGIS Earth exports points and lines to KML. Stay tuned for full KML Track support, including timestamped playback and richer temporal visualization!

✨ ArcGIS Earth empowers you to not only review your GPS logs but also transform them into easily shareable and presentation-ready KML files.

Think your GPS tracks are just lines? Think again! ArcGIS Earth empowers you to dive deep into the metadata, attributes, and statistics embedded within your imported NMEA layers, revealing the full story.

📄 Explore Layer Details:

Right-click the NMEA layer and select “Properties” to access:

• Metadata: spatial reference, extent, data source, and more.
• Summary Statistics: a quick snapshot of your dataset’s structure.

🖱️ Instant Feature Insights:

• Use the “Identify” tool to click any point or segment and instantly view its attribute information in a pop-up. Perfect for on-the-fly checks during playback or exploration.

📊 Dive into the Data Table:

Open the “Attribute Table” to:

• See all your GPS records in one comprehensive view.
• Sort, filter, and analyze your data effectively.
• Select specific records and zoom directly to them on the map.

✨ Go beyond the lines! ArcGIS Earth provides the tools to unlock the rich contextual information within your NMEA data, transforming simple tracks into powerful insights.

Imported an NMEA log into ArcGIS Earth? Awesome! Now, transform it into a powerful visual story by customizing its appearance for clearer analysis and compelling presentations.

🗺️ Control Your View:

• Right-click the NMEA layer in the Table of Contents and select “Display.”
• Choose to show Points, Polyline, or Both to focus on key aspects of your track.

🎨 Style for Insight:

• Treat your NMEA layer like any feature layer – unleash the power of symbology!
• Apply color ramps to highlight speed, accuracy, or elevation variations.
• Adjust size and style for optimal visibility in immersive 3D scenes.

🏷️ Label for Context:

• Bring your data to life by labeling attributes like timestamp, speed, or elevation.
• Enhance analysis and presentations with crucial contextual information.
• Add dynamic real-time context to your visual playback.

✨ Unleash the full potential of your NMEA data! By taking control of display and styling, you transform raw data into insightful and visually captivating narratives.

Did you know that ArcGIS Earth not only replays NMEA GPS tracks—but also lets you explore detailed positioning and satellite data at every moment?

📍 Go Beyond the Map with Location Information When working with an imported NMEA log, click the Location Information button to open two insightful tabs:

🧭 Location Details

Access key metrics about the device’s current position:

• Latitude, Longitude, Altitude
• Accuracy level and Fix type
• HDOP (Horizontal Dilution of Precision)
• VDOP (Vertical Dilution of Precision)
• PDOP (Positional Dilution of Precision)

These details help you assess GPS signal quality and positioning precision throughout the track.

🛰 Satellite Information

Visualize the satellite environment in real time:

• View the relative position of each satellite in the sky
• Signal strength is displayed with dynamic bars—longer and darker = stronger signal
• A compass-style map shows satellites orbiting around the device at the center

✨ This view updates continuously, giving you a real-time window into satellite coverage and positioning accuracy.

Did you know ArcGIS Earth supports NMEA log file import, enabling you to visualize and analyze GPS tracks with ease?

📡 What is NMEA 0183?

NMEA 0183 is a widely adopted standard developed by the National Marine Electronics Association. It defines how GPS devices and marine instruments—such as sonar, anemometers, autopilots, and more—communicate using simple ASCII “sentences” over serial connections.

It’s the most common GPS data format, supported by virtually every GPS manufacturer.

🗺️ ArcGIS Earth Makes It Visual

Simply import a NMEA-formatted log file into ArcGIS Earth to bring your movements to life on a map.

🔁 Playback & Insight at Your Fingertips

Once imported, select the NMEA layer to open the GNSS Toolbar and Dashboard:

• ▶️ Play or pause the GPS track
• 🐇🐢 Adjust playback speed in real time
• 🧭 Choose your view mode: Track-Up, Keep at Center, or Keep within Window
• 📊 View live stats: current speed, total distance, elevation gain, total time, and average speed
• 📈 Monitor progress with an interactive elevation profile

🎯 Real-World Application

Whether you’re reviewing a field mission, validating GPS data, or training with real-world tracks, this feature transforms raw GPS logs into powerful, interactive stories.

Did you know?

With ArcGIS Earth Mobile, you can use App Links to launch the app with preset views, add data automatically, and share locations or layers with a single tap—making it easier than ever to integrate GIS workflows across mobile applications.

🛠️ How to Use App Links in ArcGIS Earth Mobile

1️⃣ Launch ArcGIS Earth Using an App Link

• Open ArcGIS Earth from a web-style URL: https://earth.arcgis.app/?{parameters}.
• If the app is not installed, the link will redirect to the download page on the App Store, Google Play, or Microsoft Store.

2️⃣ Use App Links with Parameters

• Customize a link to open ArcGIS Earth at a specific viewpoint, load a dataset, or adjust the camera view.
• Example: https://earth.arcgis.app/?viewpoint=cam:116.1156,39.2429,48632.27;10.46,68.09&url=https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=fdf0409b2dd940b2a9bc31f63152f08c

3️⃣ Share a View with QR Codes

• Capture & share your current map view by generating a QR code.
• Scan the QR code with a mobile device to instantly open the same view in ArcGIS Earth.

4️⃣ Share & Load Online Data via App Links

• Long-press a layer in the Table of Contents to generate a shareable QR code with an App Link.
• Scan the QR code to open ArcGIS Earth and automatically add the data to the scene.

🚀 Pro Tips

1️⃣ Use App Links in reports, emails, or field apps to seamlessly open ArcGIS Earth at predefined locations with relevant data. 2️⃣ Encode the parameters properly using the ArcGIS Arcade UrlEncode function.

Did you know?

The ArcGIS Gallery, kindly called the Mini Stage, provides an easy way to discover and explore ready-to-use 3D content—perfect for new users and those looking for quick access to authoritative geospatial data for analysis, planning, and presentations.

🛠️ How to Use ArcGIS Gallery in ArcGIS Earth Mobile

1️⃣ Access the ArcGIS Gallery

• First-time users: The Mini Stage appears after installation, suggesting six recommended datasets—four for default scenes and two for AR Mode.
• Anytime access: Open My Account → Tap Explore ArcGIS Gallery 📂.

2️⃣ Add Data from the Gallery

• Tap a recommended dataset to load it into the 2D or 3D scene.
• Select AR-labeled content to visualize data in Augmented Reality Mode.
• Tap More to explore additional datasets through the Portal page.

Did you know?

With ArcGIS Earth Mobile, you can visualize 3D GIS data in Augmented Reality (AR) Mode, allowing you to interact with spatial content in the real world! Plus, you can now record videos and capture snapshots directly within the app to share your AR experiences effortlessly.

🛠️ How to Use AR Mode in ArcGIS Earth Mobile

1️⃣ Enter AR Mode

• Option 1: Select AR data from the ArcGIS Gallery when launching the app.
• Option 2: Long-press or swipe left on a layer in the Table of Contents to activate AR mode.

2️⃣ Visualize & Interact with Data

• Scan your surroundings to detect a flat surface for placing data.
• Tap to place a KML, 3D model, or scene layer in AR.
• Use gestures to move, scale, and rotate the 3D content for better alignment.

3️⃣ Capture & Share Your AR Experience

• 📸 Take a Screenshot – Instantly capture a high-resolution snapshot of your AR scene.
• 🎥 Record a Video – Use the built-in screen recording tool to capture AR animations and save them directly to your device.
• 🚀 One-Click Sharing – Easily share your AR visuals with colleagues, stakeholders, or social media.

🚀 Pro Tips

1️⃣ Use AR mode for site planning, asset visualization, and interactive presentations.

Did you know?

With ArcGIS Earth Mobile, you can navigate below the surface to explore subway systems, underground utilities, or geological formations—perfect for urban planning, infrastructure management, and environmental analysis!

🛠️ How to Enable Underground Mode

1️⃣ Activate Underground Navigation

• Tap the Toolbox 🧰 → Select Underground Mode 🌏.
• The terrain adjusts automatically, allowing seamless subsurface navigation.

2️⃣ Explore & Interact with Underground Features

• Pan, tilt, and zoom to navigate below the surface.
• Identify subway systems, pipelines, and underground structures.

3️⃣ Adjust Transparency for Clarity

• Open the Underground Panel to fine-tune ground transparency for better visibility.
• Overlay aboveground and underground layers for a comprehensive spatial view.

🚀 Pro Tips

1️⃣ Overlay 3D layers for a seamless transition between aboveground and subsurface data.

Did you know?

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!

🛠️ How to Record & Share GPS Tracks:

1️⃣ Configure Your Tracking:

• Tap the Toolbox 🧰 → Track 📍.
• Adjust GPS accuracy and streaming frequency in Settings ⚙️.
• 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.

🚀 Pro Tips:

• Use background tracking for seamless recording.
• Import tracks into ArcGIS Earth Desktop for advanced 3D analysis.