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FEA Geospatial Profile, version 1.1
Issued By: AIC - Effective Date: 01.27.2006, 2279.402K, PDF
Abstract:

Geospatial data and capabilities are integral to virtually all federal, state, local, and tribal government activities. Yet, many organizations cannot answer basic questions such as how do geospatial data and technologies enhance the business processes that are essential for fulfilling agency missions; how do organizations identify and describe the geospatial data, capabilities, and needs within their enterprise architecture; how are these capabilities and needs more easily reflected and planned for within an organization's Information Technology infrastructure?

A Geospatial Profile in the Federal Enterprise Architecture provides agency personnel with approaches to gather answers to these questions and establish a framework to more effectively manage geospatial data and services. Additionally, the Profile can improve information exchange based on location, across and outside of federal government to address issues and identify solutions.

Although linked to key elements of the FEA, the scope and relevance of the Geospatial Profile is applicable to any organization interested in developing a consistent geospatial capability. Recognizing the multi-jurisdictional and pervasive nature of geospatial capabilities, this Profile promotes broad use of common geospatial information and services among partners at all levels of government.