ArcGIS Tracking Analyst

ArcGIS Tracking Analyst is an extension to ArcGIS Desktop that enables you to create time series visualisations so you can analyze information relative to time and location. Out of a collection of specified random data, ArcGIS Tracking Analyst creates a visible path, or track, showing movement through space and time of the phenomena you're analysing. You'll be able to view complex time series and spatial patterns in an integrated ArcGIS system.

With ArcGIS Tracking Analyst, you can

  • Visualize change over time
  • Symbolize the age of data by color, size, or shape
  • Group and symbolize data by entity or track
  • Interactively play back time-based data
  • Analyze historical or real-time data
  • Create animation files for AVI output.

Subscribe to Real-Time Data

When ArcGIS Tracking Analyst is used in conjunction with Tracking Server, you can track changes in your data as they happen. You can subscribe to real-time data over the Internet from GPS and custom data feeds to support

  • Fleet management and vehicle tracking
  • Sensor network monitoring
  • Emergency response
  • Resource management

ArcGIS Tracking Analyst extends ArcGIS to receive, display, and analyze time series data using objects and tools designed to manage both real-time and historical data.

  • Real-Time Data Visualization gives you the capability to display dynamic, real-time data.
  • Temporal Symbology gives you tools to customize how time events are visually rendered to enhance communication value.
  • With the Playback Manager toolbar, you can replay events at different speeds.
  • Actions provide a way for you to process and select filters for time-based data.
  • Charting gives you the option to view data in different graphic forms.

Can ArcGIS Tracking Analyst be customised?

Yes. The extension allows for complete customisation by writing macros in Visual Basic for Applications (included with ArcGIS Desktop) or creating extensions for ArcGIS Desktop developed in standard development environments (Visual Basic, C++, Delphi, etc.).

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How fast can the data be updated?

Data can be updated as close to real time as your system allows. Data rates depend on the communication links to the data applications you are using, server speeds, and network speeds. The display rate on the screen is limited to one refresh per second; however, each refresh may update multiple objects.

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What data does ArcGIS Tracking Analyst support?

Tracking Analyst supports all ArcGIS vector formats (points, lines, and polygons). However, all data must have a Time & Date field in it. Usually this is in the format MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM:SS; however, numerous date formats are supported.

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Why are some of my data features missing after running the Add Temporal Data tool?

If some of the features being imported do not have a valid format for the Date field, then the feature in question is not included in your new Temporal Feature Layer. Make sure that the date field is properly formatted for the missing features.

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