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This update provides information on the progress of the Geologic Data Subcommittee in coordinating geologic data-related activities among federal agencies. It includes details on the convergence of a geologic map database design, the NCGMP09 implementation, and the status of the FGDC Geologic Map Symbolization Standard.
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July 8, 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
Introduction The purpose of the Geologic Data Subcommittee is to coordinate geologic data-related activities (development, use, sharing, and dissemination), mostly among Federal agencies. Intended to represent: • USGS, Chair • USDA • FEMA • USFS • BLM • NASA • AASG • NPS • NOAA • BOEM • USACE • …
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/)
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 (the State Geological Surveys) are evaluating and implementing this design
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)
Convergence on a geologic map database design • NCGMP09 Steering Committee was formed in late 2013 • Steering Committee plan for NCGMP09 was discussed in a special session, at the 2014 Digital Mapping Techniques meeting
NCGMP09 Steering Committee plan: • Form a Working Group to solicit documentation on the various test-implementations • In late 2014, the WG will evaluate all documentation and propose revisions to NCGMP09 • Then, consider proposing the revised NCGMP09 as a FGDC Standard
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 would potentially be useful, but is not planned for the near future owing to lack of resources
NGDA • For the Geology Theme, these Datasets have been identified: • Geologic mapping (USGS, Dave Soller) • Sand and gravel, offshore (BOEM) • Wells, offshore (BOEM) • … others might be systematically identified, in FY15…
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
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
Next Steps • Coordinate with other USGS geologic programs to identify potential NGDA Geology Datasets • Continue to work toward a standard geologic map database design, which could be proposed as a FGDC Standard • Continue to support the Symbolization Standard, and evaluate whether (and when) it might be revised
Questions? Dave Soller (703) 648-6907 drsoller@usgs.gov