Typically, a geospatial analyst starts visualizing operational data having location information on a map. A basemap defines the geographic context and allows us thematic layering of our data. We try to gain new knowledge based on the spatial distribution of the data. A geospatial analyst almost always doesn\u2019t have the time and skills to create high-quality basemaps from raw geographic features. Our task is to analyze the space and time-related information. This is our core competence that we should rely on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The easiest way to access ready to go basemaps is to use cloud-based map services. As an experienced user of the ArcGIS ecosystem, you appreciate the wealth of information that are available through ArcGIS Online<\/a>. Quality assured web maps, apps and data can be easily found and used via the Living Atlas of the World<\/a>. As many other cloud-based resources a web map can be accessed by using an unique url.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For our proof of concept we will use a web map, which contains open data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). This project collects publicly available political violence and protest events and offers a dataset designed for disaggregated conflict analysis and crisis mapping. The web map can be accessed by using this item<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Telling the needs of a geospatial analyst when supporting different geospatial intelligence workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n