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Several agencies within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) use remote sensing data, tools, and related technologies to support research, program, and operational activities. Although each agency has a different mission and responsibilities, similar data sets and technologies are used by multiple agencies to help them accomplish their objectives. The Remote Sensing Coordination Committee (RSCC) brings together experts from each of these agencies to promote information sharing within USDA and to help ensure the most efficient and cost-effective use of these data and technologies by the Department. Specific committee activities include:
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- Establish, maintain, and enhance communication among Departmental agencies concerned with remote sensing;
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- Identify, review, and coordinate Departmental remote sensing requirements and develop recommended programs to enable the Department, and the public where applicable, to make efficient use of these data and technologies;
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- Promote joint funding, cost sharing, and work sharing agreements within USDA, with other Federal and State agencies, non-governmental organizations, and with academic and research institutions to accomplish Departmental remote sensing objectives;
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- Track USDA expenditures related to remote sensing and develop estimates describing the funding necessary to meet Departmental remote sensing requirements;
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- Consolidate and disseminate information describing the Department’s remote sensing activities and requirements to other government agencies, the academic community, and the public and private sectors, including the commercial satellite and image mapping community, government space and mapping agencies, and Congress;
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- Coordinate RSCC activities with that of other internal and external working groups and committees concerned with remote sensing and related data and technologies to ensure that common information and data requirements are consistent and, where possible, complementary. Internal committees include, but are not limited to, the USDA Weather and Climate Coordination Committee, USDA Imagery Planning Committee, and the USDA Geospatial Coordination Committee; and
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- Serve as a body to provide awareness of the benefits of remote sensing within the Department. Seek opportunities to better inform management and users about remote sensing capabilities.
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Last Modified: 03/08/2006 |
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