Geospatial Data Resource Sites

GDRS and you!Geospatial Data Resource Sites

Tim Loesch, MN DNRPresentation to the Statewide Geospatial Advisory CouncilMay 30, 2012Geospatial Data Resource SitesAt the DNR2,000 resource professionalsPlanners, resource managers, researchers, technicians, conservation officers, hydrologistsWidely dispersed across the state100+ offices with permanent staffDiverse set of applicationsAsian Carp -> Zebra MusslesDesktop GIS is a standard toolField Use of GIS tools is growing

Geospatial Data Resource Sites

Camp Ripley191 miles (red)157 miles (black)

Wildlife Tracking - WolvesGeospatial Data Resource SitesThe GIS Section provides high-quality tools, products, services, and technical leadership to carry out the mission of the DNR

GEOSPATIAL DATA RESOURCE SITE

Geospatial Data Resource SitesA GDRS can be independent

Geospatial Data Resource SitesGDRSs can relate to one another

Geospatial Data Resource SiteThe GDRS is a system of componentsGeographic DataProvides consistent and predictable storage and access for file, database and web service dataSoftware and data format agnosticData is maintained and replicatedEnables data sharing across the enterpriseGeospatial Data Resource SiteThe GDRS is a system of componentsMetadataXML BasedDocuments the contents of the GDRSDescribes the individual data layersProvides security and authenticationRecords data sharing arrangements

Geospatial Data Resource SiteThe GDRS is a system of componentsToolsGDRS ManagerUser ProductivityFacilitates sharing of applicationsSystem tools Automated maintenance and monitoringReplication and updating of data and applications

Geospatial Data Resource SitesWhat does this mean for you?Depends on your role.Data Managers Publish, document and disseminate

Data User Ready access to data and tools

Developer Data provides grist for applications

System Admin Upkeep, maintenance and monitoring

System Managers Enterprise sharing and monitoringGeospatial Data Resource SitesImplementationsDNR-wide implementationU of M Duluth GeographyDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of Human ServicesBoard of Water and Soil ResourcesDepartment of TransportationGeospatial Information OfficePollution Control Agency

Geospatial Data Resource SitesDemoQuickLayers and ArcMAPLandView and ArcMAPGDRS Manager Geospatial Data Resource SitesWhats next?Minnesota Spatial Data Infrastructure (MSDI)Geo-Broker database to catalog data and applicationsWeb Based Portal for discovery and accessMinnesota Geocommons

2012 GIS/LIS Hands on Workshop