Results for "geospatial"

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

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…

Source: Office of Management and Budget

Format: PDF (22 pages)

Keywords: geospatial

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

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