Cora Coleman

Date of Award

2018

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelors

Department

Natural Sciences

First Advisor

Lepinski, Matthew

Area of Concentration

Computer Science

Abstract

This thesis project follows the development of "Glacierback", an Android application for Glacier National Park, located in Montana, USA. Glacierback provides the user with an interactive, detailed map of the park, along with capabilities for GPS navigation. Capabilities to come include offline use, and editing features. The ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Android is used to produce a Geographic Information System (GIS) integrated application. A GIS is a mapping tool designed to comprehend geography and help users make informed and intelligent decisions [43]. Mobile GIS expands this technology from the office to in situ, transforming the time consuming processes of field data collection and editing. For example, real time information gathering speeds up analysis, display, and decision making by using up to date, more accurate data. Current hiking applications on the market and research in GIS integrated applications are evaluated to provide the context and implications of this project. My overall thought process throughout the development of Glacierback is detailed along with plans for future work.

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