USGS Home
Contact USGS
Search USGS

Home CRSDC Commercial Remote Sensing Data Contracts CRSDC Home | Fact Sheet | Vendors | Feedback | Data Request | Contacts The U. S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Commercial Remote Sensing Data Contracts (CRSDCs) provide Federal, State, and Local government agencies with access to a broad range of commercially available remotely sensed, high resolution, airborne and satellite data for both new acquisitions and existing "off-the-shelf" data including orthorectified, panchromatic, natural color, multispectral, infrared, radar, and aerial photography. The USGS has negotiated advantageous terms on behalf of purchasing organizations, including highly competitive pricing, discounts, and the most flexible and least restrictive licensing arrangements offered to date by the commercial satellite industry. These contracts directly support the President's Commercial Remote Sensing Space Policy (CRSSP), signed in 2003, by providing a centralized mechanism for civil agencies to acquire commercial remote sensing products to support their mission needs in an efficient and coordinated way. Summary of CRSDC Advantages Single point access to obtain commercial aerial and satellite imagery. Technical analysis of customer requests, ensuring the right product the first time. Cost savings and efficiency through eliminating the need for multiple agencies to establish, administer, and maintain remote sensing data-purchase contracts. Lower cost structures, expanded licensing provisions, and other favorable terms and conditions for the Federal government and State and local government partners. Provides immediate access to quality-based data providers that are Industry Leaders.

Accessibility FOIA Privacy Policies and Notices

U.S. Department of the Interior | U.S. Geological Survey
URL: http://geodatacontracts.er.usgs.gov/crsdc/index.html
Questions or Assistance: Contact USGS
Last modified: Thursday, 22-Feb-2007 13:39:18 EST