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The U.S. Geological Survey and the National Geospatial Program: Activities in Georgia

The U.S. Geological Survey and the National Geospatial Program: Activities in Georgia. Keith McFadden Geospatial Liaison for Georgia. http://www.usgs.gov. NGP in Georgia. Strategic planning Framework data stewardships Coastal Georgia Elevation Project Ga. Mountains RDC ortho & LiDAR

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The U.S. Geological Survey and the National Geospatial Program: Activities in Georgia

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  1. The U.S. Geological Survey and the National Geospatial Program:Activities in Georgia Keith McFadden Geospatial Liaison for Georgia http://www.usgs.gov

  2. NGP in Georgia • Strategic planning • Framework data stewardships • Coastal Georgia Elevation Project • Ga. Mountains RDC ortho & LiDAR • Atlanta Regional Ortho & LiDAR • Future initiatives • Local Implementation of National Initiatives • USGS Science • Imagery for the Nation (IFTN) • Coordination and outreach

  3. Coastal Ga. Elevation Initiative Coastal Area of Interest Defined by: NGA/DHS/USGS/CGRDC Input from State, local, OFA, NGOs, Non-profits Lead partners: • Coastal Ga. RC & Locals USGS FEMA NOAA Ga. DNR-CRD

  4. Coastal Ga. Elevation Project (CGEP) • Consolidation of Partnerships by CGRDC • Specifications and Deliverables: • LAS Point cloud & Bare earth points • Digital elevation Model • Hydro Breaklines • NOAA CSC to handle contracting/vendors • Acquisition Time-Frame • Fall-Winter 2009-10, leaf-off season • Funding: • USGS Assistance award to Coastal RC • FEMA • Ga. DNR, Coastal Resources Division • State/local/other contributions • Contact: Chris Chalmers, CGRC

  5. Georgia Mountains Elevation Project • Assistance Award to Ga. Mtns. RDC • LiDAR (and ortho-imagery) acquired in select N. Ga. counties during late winter 2009. • Primarily ‘FEMA Compliant’ • 18.5 cm, 1.4m post spacing • Suitable for 2 ft. contours in most areas (somewhat less accurate in forested areas) • Delivery expected late summer / fall 2009.

  6. Atlanta Regional Ortho/LiDAR • Assistance Award to ARC, 25% USGS contribution • Majority of funds from local sources • ARC to release RFP in early Nov. 2009 • Elevation (liDAR) suitable for 2 ft. contours (min), 18.5cm, 0.5ppm, hydro breaks • Ortho Imagery, 6 in. color • Originally targeting 20-county area. • Final footprint now 8-9 counties. • Acquisition: Winter 2009-10 Contact: • Tim McGuire, ARC • Keith McFadden, USGS

  7. Original ARC/USGS target area

  8. ARC Project current status

  9. Lake Lanier task area proposal. • 6 in. Ortho & LiDAR • COE & USGS ARRA interagency funding • GPSC (likely)

  10. USGS Science Thrust Project: Upper Flint River - Potato Creek Watershed 100% USGS funding through NGTOC

  11. Future initiatives: • NE Georgia RC (Athens area) • Valdosta / South Ga. RC • Middle-Chattahoochee / Columbus, West Point, Lagrange?

  12. Thank you! keithmc@usgs.gov Geospatial Liaison for Ga.

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