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Case studies & examples
U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Census Bureau collaborate on national roads and boundaries data
It is a well-kept secret that the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Census Bureau were the original two federal agencies to build the first national digital database of roads and boundaries…
Source: U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Census Bureau
Keywords: data management, data sharing, data standards, data validation, data visualization, Federal Data Strategy, geospatial, open data, quality
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Communities
Federal Geographic Data Committee
The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) provides executive, managerial, and advisory direction and oversight for geospatial decisions and initiatives across the Federal government. The organization provides resources, initatives, and planning for the…
Source: Federal Geographic Data Committee
Keywords: geospatial
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Data standards
Federal Geographic Data Committee Geospatial Standards
A list of FGDC-endorsed standards. Federal agencies that collect, use, or disseminate geographic information and/or carry out related spatial data activities should use FGDC-endorsed standards both internally and through their activities involving…
Source: Federal Geographic Data Committee
Keywords: geospatial, data standards
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Data tools
Esri2Open
Esri2Open is an Esri toolbox and tool(s) that exports Esri Feature Classes to open data formats, CSV, JSON, and GeoJSON. Runs inside the Esri ArcGIS desktop suite.
Source: Project Open Data
Keywords: geospatial
GeoNode
GeoNode is a web-based application and platform for developing geospatial information systems (GIS) and for deploying spatial data infrastructures (SDI). It is designed to be extended and modified, and can be integrated…
Source: geonode.org
Keywords: geospatial
Geoportal Server
Geoportal Server allows you to catalog the locations and descriptions of your organization's geospatial resources in a central repository called a geoportal, which you can publish to the Internet or your intranet.…
Source: Esri
Keywords: geospatial
pycsw
pycsw is an OGC CSW server implementation written in Python that allows for the publishing and discovery of geospatial metadata via numerous APIs.
Source: pycsw.org
Keywords: geospatial, API, metadata
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Guidance
OMB Bulletin 17-01: Revised Delineations of Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Micropolitan Statistical Areas, and Combined Statistical Areas, and Guidance on Uses of the Delineations of These Areas
This bulletin establishes revised delineations for the Nation's Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Micropolitan Statistical Areas, and Combined Statistical Areas. The bulletin also provides delineations of Metropolitan Divisions as well as delineations of New…
Source: Office of Management and Budget
Format: PDF (221 pages)
Keywords: data standards, geospatial
OMB Circular A-16: Coordination of Geographic Information, and Related Spatial Data Activities and Supplemental Guidance
This Circular provides direction for federal agencies that produce, maintain or use spatial data either directly or indirectly in the fulfillment of their mission. This Circular establishes a coordinated approach to electronically…
OMB M-06-07: Designation of a Senior Agency Official for Geospatial Information
To assist agencies and ensure consistency across the government, OMB asks selected executive departments and agencies to designate a senior agency official who has agency-wide responsibility, accountability, and authority for geospatial information…
Source: Office of Management and Budget
Format: PDF (3 pages, 30 KB)
Keywords: workforce development, geospatial