· National Algorithms for Determining Stocking Class, Stand Size Class, and Forest Type for Forest Inventory and Analysis Plots, May 21, 2003. Stanford L. Arner, et. al.

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3. FIA Glossary Documentation:

(Analysis Band (AB) is the keeper of the glossary as of 12/08/2003)

· AB web site - Click here for the latest glossary

Previous versions:

· FIA Glossary - (12/08/03 Version 2.3)

· FIA Glossary Guidelines (07/18/03)

· Proposals for V2.2

07/22/03

Resolution of proposal - 12/03/03

Un-resolved terms - 12/03/03

· 12/08/03 - Analysis Band has taken control so all activities are to be directed to them.

· Glossary Archives - (12/08/03)

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4. Portable Data Recorder Team (PDR)

· PDR_History_Fields_2_26_03.xls – More information

· Build_Plan_2-26-03.xls – More information

PDR evaluation: Southern Region (Dave Polak) power point presentation (large)

SRS Evaluation

Please contact Dave Polak (PDR Team coordinator, DPolak@fs.fed.us) or Chuck Liff (IM band leader, cliff@fs.fed.us) if you have any questions on the above PDR Team business).

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5. D-Team (Development Team) -- NIMS (National Information Management System)

· FIADB Version 1.7; Updated December 21, 2004 (Caution: these pdf’s are large documents so be patient)

User Guide - December 21, 2004 - pdf format [193 pages]

Changes from previous version February 18, 2004

Previous Draft versions:

User Guide - February 18, 2004 - pdf format

Changes from previous version October 21, 2003

October 21 2003 Version - (Except for Appendices C,D,E,F,G)

(October draft version available for review until January 31, 2004)

October 21 2003 Appendices C,D,E,F,G

Review guidelines

Trees per acre definition - updated November 19, 2003

· FIADB Version 1.7 released on July 24, 2003 (cover letter)

· NIMS Version 1.0 released on July 1, 2003. Announcement.

· August 2003 Report - NIMS update, FIADB, P3, Regional enhancements, Field Guide version 2.0, Component of change, FSVeg interactions, Data Dictionary, Data archiving

· NIMS Development Plans - September 17, 2003; Build 1(July, 2003), Future, Builds 1A(regions) &1B(P3).

· National Algorithms for Determining Stocking Class, Stand Size Class, and Forest Type for Forest Inventory and Analysis Plots, May 21, 2003. Stanford L. Arner, et. al.

Please contact Larry Royer (D-Team coordinator, lroyer@fs.fed.us) or Chuck Liff (IM band leader, cliff@fs.fed.us) if you have any questions on the above D-Team business).

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6. Data Distribution Team (DDT)

· Objective: Develop a fully functioning FIA Data Distribution subteam, as part of the FIA Information Management band, to provide leadership and coordination in helping FIA achieve better public access to FIA data and information products.

· Background: As the FIA program gets up to speed in the collection, compilation, management, and analysis of FIA information; we need more and better tools to facilitate the distribution of that information. In particular, FIA needs to take full advantage of existing and future technology, to facilitate easy access to FIA data by a wide array of clients.

Charter - 03/26/2002 - in process of review and updating

Projects link

White paper - FIA Data Distribution Team Systems Architecture - May 2004

DDT Conference Call Agendas & Notes

Month/Day/year (ascending date)

Notes:

· 12/11/03

· 01/08/04

· 08/06/04

· 09/17/04

· 12/09/04

Please contact B. Tyler Wilson (DDT Team coordinator, barrywilson@fs.fed.us) or Chuck Liff (IM band leader, cliff@fs.fed.us) if you have any questions on the above DDT Team business).

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Send Comments to: Chuck Liff

Last revision: August 17, 2006

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