Publish a 3D geostatistical layer as a web scene layer to ArcGIS Online

Summary

A 3D geostatistical layer is created using the Empirical Bayesian Kriging 3D (EBK3D) method to predict values at any location within the 3D extent of the layer. This method is useful when analyzing 3D datasets, such as environmental monitoring, geological, or atmospheric data. In ArcGIS Pro, the 3D geostatistical layer created using the Empirical Bayesian Kriging 3D tool can be published as a web scene layer to ArcGIS Online. This function enhances the ease of sharing and utilizing findings within the community by improving accessibility, collaboration, visualization, and integration of geostatistical analysis.

The workflow provided in this article involves exporting the 3D geostatistical layer to netCDF format as a voxel layer using the GA Layer 3D To NetCDF tool. This layer is then used as an input dataset to create a scene layer package, which is then published as a web scene layer to ArcGIS Online. The image below shows the 3D geostatistical layer used for publishing to ArcGIS Online.

Procedure

Note:
The GA Layer 3D To NetCDF tool requires a Geostatistical Analyst license.

1. Open the project in ArcGIS Pro.
2. Export the 3D geostatistical layer to netCDF format using the GA Layer 3D To NetCDF tool.
1. On the Analysis ribbon tab, in the Geoprocessing group, click Tools.
2. In the Geoprocessing pane, search for and click GA Layer 3D To NetCDF (Geostatistical Analyst Tools).
3. In the GA Layer 3D To NetCDF pane, for Input 3D geostatistical layers, select the 3D geostatistical layer from the drop-down list.
4. For Output netCDF file, specify a name and location for the output netCDF file.
5. For Export locations, select the preferred location to export from the input 3D geostatistical layer parameter value from the drop-down list. Refer to ArcGIS Pro: Parameters for more information. In this example, 3D gridded points is selected.
6. Click Run.

Note:
Add the output netCDF file from Step 2 to a local scene, if necessary. Refer to ArcGIS Pro: Add a voxel layer to a local scene for more information.

3. Create and publish a voxel scene layer package as a web scene layer to ArcGIS Online. Refer to ArcGIS Pro: Create and share a scene layer package for instructions.

Note:
To view the published scene layer in Scene Viewer, create a global or local scene and add the voxel scene layer to it. Refer to ArcGIS Online: Add layers to scenes for more information. Alternatively, log in to ArcGIS Online and navigate to Content > My Content, and click the item title to open the item details page of the hosted scene layer. Refer to ArcGIS Online: Use layers in maps and scenes for more information.

The image below shows the voxel scene layer published from ArcGIS Pro and viewed in Scene Viewer.