Google Earth Sample Parameters (XYZ Plot) Report

Report Name: Google Earth Sample Parameters (XYZ Plot)

File Name: EarthSoft.Interfaces.Google.dll

Dependencies: N/A

Software: EQuIS Professional

Source: EQuIS Professional install

Language: English

Output Type: Keyhole Markup Language (*.kmz)1, 2, 3

Description: This report exports the sample parameter results and generates a *.kmz file that displays concentrations of each sample parameter represented in a color grid, contour, dot plot, or surface plot. Prior to using this report, please review the Submission of Content Warning for Google Earth reports as well as the commercial license requirements.

Installation Instructions: This report assembly is part of the EQuIS Professional installation. No additional installation steps are necessary.

Overview:

For locations to appear in this report:

•DT_COORDINATE.COORD_TYPE_CODE must be like "*LAT*LONG*"

•DT_COORDINATE.IDENTIFIER must be "Primary".

•DT_LOCATION.LOC_TYPE must be populated.

•DT_LOCATION.SYS_LOC_CODE must be populated.

Report Parameters

Date Range
Start	Select a start date.
End	Select an end date.
Parameters	Select a sample parameter.
Output	Select the ouput type: Contour, Color Grid, Dot Plot, Surface Plot
Grid Size / Resolution	Select the output resolution: 50 (Standard), 100 (Fine), 150 (Super fine)
Number of Palette Steps	Enter the number of palette steps.

* Selecting a higher resolution will take longer to process.

Report Output
The report output is a *.kmz file that is viewed in Google Earth.

1Using Google Earth for commercial purposes requires a commercial license from Google which must be obtained separately by the end user.

2EQuIS Google Earth reports do not require Google Earth or Google Services to generate KML files. Charts may be generated by Google Charts.

3KML is an open standard that may be read or viewed in other applications. These reports have only been tested in Google Earth.