Alabama Geographic Information Council

The National Spatial Data Infrastructure and Geospatial One Stop E-Gov InitativeMay15, 2002

John MoellerStaff DirectorFederal Geographic Data Committee

The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)17 Cabinet and Executive Level AgenciesChaired by DOI, Vice Chair - OMBCoordination of Geographic Data at Federal levelFederal Leadership for NSDI Includes participation of many Stakeholders from State, Local and Tribal governments, private sector and academiaFGDC Staff supports daily operations

FGDC Federal AgenciesUSDACommerceDefenseNIMAUSACEEnergyHUDInteriorJusticeState

TransportationEPAFEMALibrary of CongressNARANASANSFTVAHHS

Spatial Data Is Critical to Business and GovernmentGovernment information is a valuable national resource - OMB A-130 Estimated 80% of government data has spatial componentGeography serves as the common thread to address diverse issuesCant effectively do Homeland Security or E-Gov without geographic information

Issues Affecting Nations, Communities & Citizens - Happen in PlacesPopulation Growth Washington, DC - Baltimore

NSDI VisionCurrent and accurate geographic information is readily available locally, nationally, and internationallyAn Infrastructure for improved public and private sector use of geospatial data for better decision making

The NSDI OMB Circular A-16 and EO 12906 Develop and implement spatial data resource for nationReduce duplication of effortPromote effective management by all levels of governmentImprove the acquisition, distribution and use of geographic informationStakeholder collaboration - public private partnerships (State, local, tribal, Pvt, Academic)Federal leadership provided by the FGDC

NSDI ComponentsProvides consistent base for spatial locationFramework Data Themes Imagery Elevation Cadastral Transportation Governmental Units Geodetic Hydrography

Spatial Analysis

Base for Other Data

Finished Maps

Digital orthoimagery

Elevation and bathymetry

Boundaries

Geodetic

Transportation

Cadastral

Hydrography

Federal

agencies

State

agencies

Regional

agencies

Local

agencies

Private

companies

Utilities

Concentrationof chemical X

Framework is envisioned as the sustained ability over some geography-- city, watershed, utility coverage to provide for the availability of basic geographic data for a broad range of users, applications and resolutions.

NSDI ComponentsExplanation or textual description of data resources

FGDC Metadata Standard

NSDI ComponentsProvide access and catalogue ability

Clearinghouse System

FGDCetc.

Gateways

WebClient

Database

Database

Database

Database

Clearinghouse Nodes

NSDI ComponentsStandards for data and technology interoperability

NSDI DATA Standards

Data Symbology or Presentation

Data Classification(Wetlands, Vegetation)

Data Content(Attributes, objects)

Metadata is a component of data

Open GIS Specifications

Bring geoprocessing technology providers and technology users togetherDevelop multi-use interoperable technology Standards-based commercial off-the-shelf (SCOTS) technology

Data

Data

Data

Server

Server

Server

Web Client

Standards, Interfaces

This slide illustrates the concept of the WMT in the light of new partnerships between industry, governmentand academia (national and international) to develop open technology standards that will benefit a broad range of developers, users. The result will be increasingly standards based COTS or SCOTS, which should shorten development time, reduce costs and redundancy.

NSDI ComponentsGeographic data needed for community decision-making

This is just one of many vendor products which have been developed or modified to follow the Open GIS Web Mapping Specifications. Ionic, a company in Europe designed this JAVA based client to provide detailed and very high resolution views of data from multiple sources.

Other industry members that employed Open GIS specifications for web mapping include ESRI, Lockheed Martin, Cubewerx, and many others. For a full listing of the Web Mapping Testbed sponsors and participants, please consult the full version of the Web Mapping Testbed briefing located under Web Mapping Testbed at www.opengis.org.

NSDI ComponentsPartnershipsRelationships for collaboration, sharing and policy deliberations

NSDI Partnerships

National League of Cities National Association of CountiesIntertribal GIS CouncilUniversity Consortium on GI SciencesOpen GIS ConsortiumFGDC - I-Teams National States Geographic Information Council International City / County Managers Association GeoData Alliance

The NSDI has a network of stakeholders: federal, state, local, and tribal governments and associations. The NSDI also has stakeholders from the academic community, and has a relationship with the Open GIS Consortium, which presently represents over 200 members of government, industry and academia in advancing interoperability of geographic processing.

NSDI ComponentsPartnerships

NSDI - How Is It Built ? By Implementing NSDI Policies, Practices and Standards in Programs and Geospatial Activities as part of an organizations responsibilitiesUSGS National MapUS Census Tiger/MAF FEMA Map ModernizationState and local Programs and Activities

NSDI - How Is It Built ? By Implementing NSDI Policies, Practices and Standards in Programs and Geospatial Activities as part of an organizations responsibilitiesFederal Programs such asUSGS National Map, US Census Tiger, FEMA Map ModernizationOther programs that collect or produce geospatial dataState and local Programs and ActivitiesPrivate sector, academia, & NGO Programs and activitiesStandards based technology tools and software

Geospatial One-StopE-Gov Initiative

E-Gov InitiativesFederal OMB TaskForce Purpose: Recommend High Payoff E-Gov Initiatives:Interviews with many sectorsBasic research and analysisMade recommendations to Presidents Management Council (PMC)24 Initiatives were selectedGeospatial Information One Stop selected as one of the Government to Government InitiativesLead was assigned to the Department of the Interior and FGDC 11 Federal Partner Agencies plus State, Local, and Tribal governmentOther Sectors will be key players

VisionofGeospatial One-StopTo spatially enable the delivery of government services

Current ModelData ProducerData ProducerData ProducerData ProducerData ProducerData ProducerData UserData UserData UserData UserData UserData UserData UserNSDIGatewayPortalPortalPortalPortal

Future ModelLocal GovernmentsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsTribal GovernmentsCivilian SectorDoDCommercial SectorLocal UsersDoD UsersTribal UsersState UsersNational PolicyMakersCommercial UsersCivilian UsersInternational UsersFederal UsersGeospatialOne-StopPortal

Project GoalsProvide fast, low cost, reliable access to Geospatial Data needed for government operations via a G2G web portal for geospatial informationFacilitate the effective alignment of roles, responsibilities and resources for G2G geospatial interactions needed for vertical missions such as Homeland SecurityObtain multi- sector input for geographic information standards to create consistency needed for interoperability and to stimulate market development of tools

One Stop ModulesFocus of Geo One Stop is to accelerate development and implementation of NSDI technology, policies and standards that support one-stop access

Develop consensus standards for core data requirementsFramework data standards and modelsDocument current Framework holding in ClearinghouseDocument planned Framework data collection in ClearinghouseDevelop interoperable Web servicesDesign and implement a comprehensive government to government web portal for geospatial information

Portal ConceptsService Clients

Geospatial One Stop What are the Outcomes ? All levels of government have better, faster, less expensive access to reliable data to expedite citizen service Improved ability to leverage and align resources for data acquisition partnerships and reuse of accessible geospatial dataAll E-Gov Initiatives are spatially enabled through data and functional capability from Geospatial One-StopHomeland Security and Government Mission needs are supported with geospatial information

How To Help in GeospatialOne StopProvide input and representation of all levels of government and sectors in Geospatial One Stop:Technical and program topicsStandards requirements and modelsCandidates for Standards Development ProcessReview and Input on DraftsImplementation of Standards when they are endorsedParticipation in Portal Requirements and Design Document Framework Theme data holdings and PlansSimplify and unify programs and initiatives to accomplish multiple objectives through I-Team and other collaborative efforts

Wrap up and Conclusions

TrendsProducts

Mandates

Federal View

Closed Solutions

LimitedCommunicationInformation & Services

Incentives

Community View

Open Geoprocessing

WorldwideReach

GeoSpatial One Stop Portal Metadata - Clearinghouse - Data Standards Framework Partnerships and Collaboration Other A-16 Themes & all Geodata APPLICATIONS and USES

Homeland Security E-Gov Business Needs of Agencies & Organizations Technology Interoperability SpecificationsData from all sources, programs,procedures and technologies

FEDERALNGO, Academia NATIONAL SPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE Enabling Geographic Information for the Nation

STATE, LOCALTRIBALPrivate

How Do OrganizationsImplement NSDITechnical:Document data using FGDC/NSDI Metadata Standard Publish metadata (and data) in the NSDI Clearinghouse Promote interoperable specifications and interfaces Promote data integrationImplement and Adhere to NSDI standards for all data collection and acquisition

How Do OrganizationsImplement NSDIInstitutional:Search Clearinghouse before collecting dataBudget and leverage agency resourcesEnsure data is readily shared with usersCoordinate and build partnerships through State Councils, I-Teams, etc.Protect privacy and confidentialityMinimize duplication and use spatial data to enhance business and decision processes ( E-gov )Promote integration of activities to serve multiple objectivesBe a part of the solution

Alabama Has Building Blocks in PlaceParticipation in FGDC ProgramsNSDI ClearinghouseMetadata DevelopmentEducational Outreach and SymposiaParticipation in FGDC/NSGIC Framework Survey AGIC established by Executive Order with specific charge to educate and assess the need and potential benefit of use of geographic information and technologiesLeaders willing to implement change

To find out more.- www.fgdc.gov Federal Geographic Data Committee590 National Center, Reston, Virginia 20192 703-648-5514 703-648-5755 (f) gdc@fgdc.govwww.fgdc.gov

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