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Geologic Data Subcommittee -- Update to Coordination Group

Updates from the Geologic Data Subcommittee meeting regarding map database design, FGDC Geologic Map Symbolization Standard, NGDA, and future steps. Contact Dave Soller for more information.

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Geologic Data Subcommittee -- Update to Coordination Group

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  1. Feb. 18, 2014 Coordination Group Meeting Geologic Data Subcommittee -- Update to Coordination Group David R. Soller, Chair Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey (703) 648-6907 drsoller@usgs.gov

  2. Introduction The purpose of the Geologic Data Subcommittee is to coordinate geologic data-related activities (development, use, sharing, and dissemination), mostly among Federal agencies. Members: • Dave Soller, USGS, Chair • Jerry Bernard, USDA • Mark Crowell, FEMA • Melody Holm, USFS • Lucy Kuizon, BLM • John LaBrecque, NASA • Don McKay, ISGS • Vince Santucci, NPS • George Sharman, NOAA • ??, BOEM • ??, USACE • …

  3. Convergence on a geologic map database design • Objective ranges from a set of general specs. for field and table names, to a single, tightly-defined database implementation • Leading candidate for standard design is “NCGMP09” (http://ngmdb.usgs.gov/Info/standards/NCGMP09/)

  4. Convergence on a geologic map database design • NCGMP09 is intended for publication of single maps. Its potential use as an archival format, and as an Enterprise-level design, is being studied • On behalf of the Subcommittee, USGS, NPS, and AASG are evaluating and implementing this design

  5. Convergence on a geologic map database design • Two State-Federal telecons are held each month, to discuss technical issues related to implementation • Progress report on NCGMP09 implementation was released in Sept., 2013 (http://on.doi.gov/1eNYuL2)

  6. Status of the FGDC Geologic Map Symbolization Standard • User support for the Standard is provided by USGS. Includes addressing technical questions, requests for paper copies, and suggestions for additions/corrections to the Standard • An update to the Standard is anticipated, in collaboration with State geological surveys and Geological Survey of Canada

  7. NGDA • For the Geology Theme, these Datasets have been identified: • Geologic mapping (USGS, Dave Soller) • Sand and gravel, offshore (BOEM, Doug Vandegraft) • Wells, offshore (BOEM, Doug Vandegraft) • … others might be systematically identified, in FY14…

  8. NGDA – Geologic mapping • Through discussions with FGDC, it was determined that a collection-level record for the NGMDB would begin to address the FGDC goal to identify National Geospatial Data Assets • Therefore, a collection-level record for the NGMDB website, and 7,500 individual records, were added to data.gov. “NGDA” was included as a keyword in the collection-level record

  9. NGDA – Geologic mapping • The method developed for creating this collection-level record will enable the NCGMP to assist other USGS geologic programs to better understand the requirement to identify NGDAs, and give them an example record to emulate

  10. Next Steps • Coordinate with other USGS geologic programs to identify potential NGDA Geology Datasets • Continue to work toward standard geologic map database design • Determine whether the Symbolization Standard should be revised

  11. Questions? Dave Soller (703) 648-6907 drsoller@usgs.gov

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