Geospatial Data Resource Sites
GDRS and you!Geospatial Data Resource Sites
Tim Loesch, MN DNRPresentation to the Statewide Geospatial Advisory CouncilMay 30, 2012Geospatial Data Resource SitesAt the DNR2,000 resource professionalsPlanners, resource managers, researchers, technicians, conservation officers, hydrologistsWidely dispersed across the state100+ offices with permanent staffDiverse set of applicationsAsian Carp -> Zebra MusslesDesktop GIS is a standard toolField Use of GIS tools is growing
Geospatial Data Resource Sites
Camp Ripley191 miles (red)157 miles (black)
Wildlife Tracking - WolvesGeospatial Data Resource SitesThe GIS Section provides high-quality tools, products, services, and technical leadership to carry out the mission of the DNR
GEOSPATIAL DATA RESOURCE SITE
Geospatial Data Resource SitesA GDRS can be independent
Geospatial Data Resource SitesGDRSs can relate to one another
Geospatial Data Resource SiteThe GDRS is a system of componentsGeographic DataProvides consistent and predictable storage and access for file, database and web service dataSoftware and data format agnosticData is maintained and replicatedEnables data sharing across the enterpriseGeospatial Data Resource SiteThe GDRS is a system of componentsMetadataXML BasedDocuments the contents of the GDRSDescribes the individual data layersProvides security and authenticationRecords data sharing arrangements
Geospatial Data Resource SiteThe GDRS is a system of componentsToolsGDRS ManagerUser ProductivityFacilitates sharing of applicationsSystem tools Automated maintenance and monitoringReplication and updating of data and applications
Geospatial Data Resource SitesWhat does this mean for you?Depends on your role.Data Managers Publish, document and disseminate
Data User Ready access to data and tools
Developer Data provides grist for applications
System Admin Upkeep, maintenance and monitoring
System Managers Enterprise sharing and monitoringGeospatial Data Resource SitesImplementationsDNR-wide implementationU of M Duluth GeographyDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of Human ServicesBoard of Water and Soil ResourcesDepartment of TransportationGeospatial Information OfficePollution Control Agency
Geospatial Data Resource SitesDemoQuickLayers and ArcMAPLandView and ArcMAPGDRS Manager Geospatial Data Resource SitesWhats next?Minnesota Spatial Data Infrastructure (MSDI)Geo-Broker database to catalog data and applicationsWeb Based Portal for discovery and accessMinnesota Geocommons
2012 GIS/LIS Hands on Workshop
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