NSGIC Mid-Year Reports: NSGIC Goals and the NSDI
NSGIC President Cy Smith (Oregon) gave an overview of the NSGIC effort to create a new strategic framework for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).
He reported that lots of progress has been made, but there is plenty that is left to be done.
NSGIC was formed about when NSDI discussions started and the group has taken part in many of the initiatives focused on the NSDI.
Mr. Smith said that a unified vision is required to achieve the NSDI. NSGIC plans to release a discussion draft of a strategic framework for the NSDI shortly after the NSGIC mid-year to outline a variety of approaches and initiatives to build the NSDI.
The 50 States Initiative, for example, includes strategic plan templates, guidance and common marketing tools.
Another approach has been the "Ramona" GIS Inventory to help manage GIS data resources.
Imagery for the Nation is a national aerial imagery program to collect imagery for all levels of Government across the nation. It was envisioned as the first in a series of national data development efforts designed to fill-out the NSDI. There are also transportation, addressing and other "For the Nations."
Mr. Smith encouraged NSGIC to focus on one initiative at a time, planning new ones while delivering older ones. The idea is to build a record of success.
It was suggested that the NSDI should be built from individual State SDI's. SSDIs have to be agreed upon and built at the state and local levels to build up to a national level. This will require a sustainable funding model. Most now use a "pay as you go" approach, which reduces long-term savings. The NSDI will need a strong shared vision to support long-term investment.
Data Stewardship is needed to ensure that we have proper on-going data management. A data stewardship model needs to include lifespan planning, metadata, and adequate funding.
There was a general discussion of what is needed to accelerate the implementation of the NSDI. The discussion included the need for more information and outreach, especially to mainstream IT agencies.
There was lots of discussion about working with and through NASCIO and other groups. There was an overview of COGO, the Coalition of Geospatial Organizations, which is just getting ramped up and has a wide variety of members.
Jill Saligoe-Simmel (Indiana) suggested that there are "Three Ls" that we need to keep in mind:
There was also a discussion about making our reports and terminology work well for, and be understandable by other professional organizations.
Update (3/18/08): Presentation materials from this session are now available on-line.
He reported that lots of progress has been made, but there is plenty that is left to be done.
NSGIC was formed about when NSDI discussions started and the group has taken part in many of the initiatives focused on the NSDI.
Mr. Smith said that a unified vision is required to achieve the NSDI. NSGIC plans to release a discussion draft of a strategic framework for the NSDI shortly after the NSGIC mid-year to outline a variety of approaches and initiatives to build the NSDI.
The 50 States Initiative, for example, includes strategic plan templates, guidance and common marketing tools.
Another approach has been the "Ramona" GIS Inventory to help manage GIS data resources.
Imagery for the Nation is a national aerial imagery program to collect imagery for all levels of Government across the nation. It was envisioned as the first in a series of national data development efforts designed to fill-out the NSDI. There are also transportation, addressing and other "For the Nations."
Mr. Smith encouraged NSGIC to focus on one initiative at a time, planning new ones while delivering older ones. The idea is to build a record of success.
It was suggested that the NSDI should be built from individual State SDI's. SSDIs have to be agreed upon and built at the state and local levels to build up to a national level. This will require a sustainable funding model. Most now use a "pay as you go" approach, which reduces long-term savings. The NSDI will need a strong shared vision to support long-term investment.
Data Stewardship is needed to ensure that we have proper on-going data management. A data stewardship model needs to include lifespan planning, metadata, and adequate funding.
There was a general discussion of what is needed to accelerate the implementation of the NSDI. The discussion included the need for more information and outreach, especially to mainstream IT agencies.
There was lots of discussion about working with and through NASCIO and other groups. There was an overview of COGO, the Coalition of Geospatial Organizations, which is just getting ramped up and has a wide variety of members.
Jill Saligoe-Simmel (Indiana) suggested that there are "Three Ls" that we need to keep in mind:
- Local data is best and needs to be the ultimate source.
- Licensing (copyright and data agreements) can interfere with overall goals.
- Leverage is needed to maintain a balance of equity and fairness among all levels of government.
There was also a discussion about making our reports and terminology work well for, and be understandable by other professional organizations.
Update (3/18/08): Presentation materials from this session are now available on-line.
Labels: 2008midyear, IFTN, NSDI
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