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Pages 120-126

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From page 120...
... The functions of an information organization, wherever assigned, should be (~) coordination of data collection activities, that is, to ensure quality data in standard formats and eliminate costly duplication of data collection; (2)
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From page 121...
... has been involved in the SDTS process and other standard setting activities; standards are an important part of their mandate. Also within Commerce, the NOAA has significant data collection functions housed within the National Ocean Service and large data centers within the National Environmental Satellite and Data and Information Services.
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From page 122...
... There needs to be incentives to promote sharing and coordination of spatial data activities. In fulfillment of the FGDC's mission, the following specific actions within this recommendation include: · The FGDC should be empowered to help ensure that proposals to generate spatial data do not duplicate data in existing data bases that could be processed to accepted standards to satisfy the proposed purpose.
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From page 123...
... Substantial redundancies can be avoided by combining the contents of TIGER, ZIP+4, and the transportation layer of the 1:24,000 DEGs into one integrated data base and establishing ways for other organizations to attach specific attributes to a centralized resource under constant maintenance. · An institutional and/or organizational structure should be developed to focus and encourage the many local initiatives for improvements in TIGER, ZTP+4, and DEG data sets.
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From page 124...
... 4. A spatial data sharing program should be established to enrich national spatial slate coverage, minimize redundant data collection at all levels, and create new opportunities for the use of spatial data throughout the nation.
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... into the national spatial data coverage. The program would reduce data collection redundancies (and thus costs)
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Key Terms

  • national spatial
  • sharing program
  • data sharing
  • cooperative digital
  • data infrastructure

  • governmental agencies
  • data coverage
  • digital land
  • critical national
  • land bases

  • national cooperative
  • data transfer
  • planning allowance
  • government efforts
  • generate spatial

  • library services
  • transportation control
  • existing networks
  • distributive network
  • government adopt

  • reduce bureaucracy
  • eliminate costly
  • duplicate data
  • ensure compliance
  • disaster relief

  • data remains
  • increased efficiency
  • transportation layer
  • share spatial
  • data throughout


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