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Spatially Speaking - October 2007 edition now available
Monthly Update from FGDC
Department of Homeland Security Geospatial Data Model (Version 1.2) Review
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Geospatial Management Office (GMO) has developed this DHS Geospatial Data Model (DHS GDM) in support of urgent DHS mission requirements. This DHS GDM is a standards based, logical data model to be used for collection, discovery, storage, and sharing of homeland security geospatial data. The model will support development of the Department’s services-based geospatial architecture, and will serve as an extract, transform, and load (ETL) template for content aggregation.
Call for nominations for the new National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC)
FGDC invites public comment on draft National Vegetation Classification Standard, Version 2
The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) has released the draft National Vegetation Classification Standard, Version 2.0 for public review and comments. The FGDC encourages State, Tribal, local governments, non-profit organizations, academic institutions, the commercial sector, and other segments of the geospatial community to review and comment on the draft standard to ensure the widest possible review. Comments are critical to assure that the draft National Vegetation Classification Standard, Version 2.0 will meet the needs of the geographic information community.
Updated Geospatial Modernization Blueprint is available
The Geospatial Modernization Blueprint is being created through a planning process that defines how geospatial data and technology will be used to enhance the business activities of the Department of the Interior (DOI) in support of its mission and goals. All the DOI bureaus are participating in this process to ensure that their missions and goals will also be supported.
FGDC invites public comment on draft National Shoreline Data Content Standard
The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) has released the draft National Shoreline Data Content Standard for public review and comment. The FGDC encourages State, Tribal, local governments, non-profit organizations, academic institutions, the commercial sector, and other segments of the geospatial community to review and comment on the draft standard to ensure the widest possible review. Comments are critical to assure that the draft National Shoreline Data Content Standard will meet the needs of the geographic information community.
NRC study report: Successful Response Starts with a Map
National Research Council (NRC) releases new study report "Successful Response Starts with a Map"
Metadata: North American Profile Committee Review February 1- March 16, 2007
Metadata practitioners invited to comment
Metadata: North American Profile Committee Review February 1- March 16, 2007
Metadata practitioners invited to comment
FY 06 Annual Report Data Call - Due Oct 31
Please submit your survey, success story or other contribution or materials to Roxanne Lamb, rhlamb@usgs.gov by October 31.
Marine Managed Areas: Best Practices for Boundary Making is now available
2005 FGDC Annual Report now available
The FY 2005 FGDC Annual Report is now available.
Department of Homeland Security Geospatial Data Model Review
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Geospatial Management Office (GMO) has developed this DHS Geospatial Data Model (DHS GDM) in support of urgent DHS mission requirements. This DHS GDM is a standards based, logical data model to be used for collection, discovery, storage, and sharing of homeland security geospatial data. The model will support development of the Department’s services-based geospatial architecture, and will serve as an extract, transform, and load (ETL) template for content aggregation.