Using ArcGIS Desktop

ArcGIS 3D Analyst enables visualization and analysis of surface data, including

creation of perspective views. It provides advanced tools for three-dimensional
modeling, such as cutfill, line of sight, and terrain modeling.

Creating a perspective view

ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst provides statistical tools for predicting values across a
surface from a set of sample points. It includes exploratory spatial data analysis tools
for identifying outliers, trends, and spatial autocorrelation.

Creating a continuous surface of toxic exposure from a set of sample points

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1 Introduction
ArcGIS Network Analyst is used for transportation network analysis. It allows you to
find the shortest path between two points, allocate resources to a center, or find the
most efficient route between several stops.

Finding the best route through a set of stops

ArcGIS Tracking Analyst allows you to view and analyze temporal datayou can
track feature movement through time (such as the location of a hurricane over the
course of a week) and track attribute values for features over time (such as population
for a county over several decades). It also lets you create time-based animations.

Tracking the strength and location of a hurricane

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