Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) nEncouraging SDI Development Internationally n nAlan R. Stevens nInternational Program Coordinator, FGDC nGlobal Spatial Data Infrastructure Secretariat nastevens@gsdi.org nasteve1@usgs.gov nwww.gsdi.org n Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) nEncouraging SDI Development Internationally n nLeslie Armstrong nDeputy Staff Director, FGDC n+703-648-5740 nlarmstrong@fgdc.gov nwww.gsdi.org n Global Spatial Data Infrastructure What do we want to talk about today? nWhat is the Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) Association? –So What? –How did it get started? –Who is involved? –What are some accomplishments? –Where to from here? Outline of what we are covering. Why do we use GI Systems and Technologies? ntrack changes in the landscape, weather, vegetation, and water resources ninventory and manage the physical facilities of utilities and city governments nnavigate and track automobiles, truck fleets and emergency vehicles ncrime mapping and analysis nprofile and target consumer preferences n… SO why do we need all this data? To make decision making more timely, relevant, and effective on issuse like these and many others. Reduce Losses From Natural & Human-Induced Disasters nAfflict all regions of the world •Significant loss of life and property nWhat if... •We had access to all our systems? ØResearch and operational •Results in more precise assessment of current phenomena •Better models •More accurate forecasts nDesired Outcome •Global disaster reduction & – warning system flooded sign ivan091104-1945zb VSHetna204_N4L It’s not just nationally. So what’s the issue……..??? nHaving the data to make these ndecisions is critical, but… n nNot being able to integrate it nvertically and horizontally is nanother disaster n n So what is the issue if we are already collecting and archiving all of this good information now? If it does not fit together horizontally or vertically, we have another disaster. We will either need time and other resources to convert the data or collect it all again. Often this is time and money we do not have. So why do we need standards? Let’s just take one simple example. Last summer my family and I were going on a vacation at West Palm Beach Florida. I spooled off a map service and got the above. You will see that it is not exactly clear which exit connects to the local road network. This is allegedly because the Interstate system was collected by either the state or the federal government and the local roads were collected by either the city or the county. Both organizations did their job as needed. The resultant products were created using tax dollars wisely. And for my purposes, it was not a big deal if I got off one exit too soon or too late. It meant only an extra 5 or 10 minutes to get to the bridge in the upper right corner and slightly to get a manhattan. Let’s change the situation…. nEmergency vehicle going to an accident or health care facility nFire hydrants nGas main shut off valves nElectrical substations nSubway entrances or air vents However, let’s change the sit Realities among data… nRelevant data is often hard to find. nIt is frequently in incompatible forms. nInformation describing data is often non-existent. nFramework data does not exist for broad geographic areas. nData sharing across organizations is inconsistent. n Realities of data …. self explanatory So What do we need??? nCommon language nCommon reference system nCommon framework nSpatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) n n… a National Spatial Data Infrastructure n What is a Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI)? n…supports ready access to geographic data and ninformation. This is achieved through the ncoordinated actions of nations and organizations nthat promote awareness and implementation of nComplimentary policies, common standards and neffective mechanisms for the development and navailability of interoperable digital geographic data nand technologies to support decision making at all nscales for multiple purposes.” n This is the official definition of the GSDI Association – however ….. see next slide What is a National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) ………? n To encourage the collection, processing, archiving, integrating, and sharing of geospatial data and information using common standards and interoperable systems and techniques n n ….. and accessible via the web Simplified definition What do NSDI advocates do……? Builds alliances to: n nIdentify institutional barriers nIdentify and develop policy changes nIdentify most effective ways to collect, maintain and distribute data nDesignate data stewards nReach consensus on framework n •Find policy and institutional barriers to sharing data or duplication. Sometimes policy prohibits building some of the components of and SDI. Sometime, it is just the mindset of a particular ministry/organization or individuals. •Find and develop mechanisms to over come these barriers. •Find the most effective ways to collect, archive and distribute data. •Ofter there are many different ministries/agencies that collect the same data. In the US, transportation data was collected by the Fed DOT, USGS, US Park Service, US Forest Service, Census, also states’ DOTs, and parks, forests, counties, cities, etc etc. Identifying one agency collect, maintain and keep transportation data would reduce considerable duplication and over all costs. That agency would be the data steward for that type of data. •Most ministries are concerned with specific data to use in decision making in support of their mission. However, most will agree that there are sets of base data that most organizations would agree are the data they would like to key their data to for positional reference. Getting everyone to agree on the base data is important. What do NASI advocates do…? Builds alliances to: n nEncourage metadata creation nClearinghouse development nEncourage the use common standards and participation in national and international standards committees nSeek new partners nDevelop incentives for participants nEtc……. •Encourage metadata development •…. And clearinghouse (portal) building •Common standards • …. And partners to help with it all •…. And incentives. It is always better to encourage people to want to do these things, than to force them to do it with policies. (The carrot & the stick) What is a National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) ………? n To encourage the collection, processing, archiving, integrating, and sharing of geospatial data and information using common standards and interoperable systems and techniques n n ….. and accessible via the web Well, we said that the definition of the National SDI is …… just as a rminder What is the Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) ………? n To encourage the collection, processing, archiving, integrating, and sharing of geospatial data and information using common standards and interoperable systems and techniques n n ….. and accessible via the web So, what is the difference between a NSDI and a Global SDI? Answer = spelling mainly. Essentially the GSDI encourages the same sorts of things but with a global focus. GSDI – An idea at the cusp Vision………. nFoster SDI development locally to globally n •Access data at a variety of scales and from multiple sources •Common standards an interoperable systems and techniques •Heavy reliance on partners world-wide n – – – n A statement of the vision and goals of the GSDI Association. Global Spatial Data Infrastructure GSDI conferences…… –GSDI 1 Bonn, Germany Sept 1996 –GSDI 2 Chapel Hill, NC October 1997 –GSDI 3 Canberra, Australia Nov. 1998 –GSDI 4 Capetown, So. Africa Mar. 2000 –GSDI 5 Cartagena, Colombia May 2001 –GSDI 6 Budapest, Hungary Sept. 2002 The first 6 meeting of the GSDI Association. Global Spatial Data Infrastructure GSDI conferences…… –GSDI 7 Bangalore, India February 2004 –GSDI 8 Cairo, Egypt April 2005 – (with FIG) –GSDI 9 Santiago, Chile Nov. 2006 –GSDI 10 Asia & Pacific ??? (Feb. 2008) –GSDI 11 Europe???? (May 2009) n GSDI-7 through 11. •Our most recent (& the very biggest and best) was in Cairo this last Spring where we collaborated with the FIG Working Week. (more onthat in the next slide) •Our nest meeting will be in Santiago, Chile 6-10 November 2006 (poster two slides later) •We are talking with the Permant Committee for GIS Information in the Asia and Pacific (PCGIAP) on holding GSDI-10 in Fiji GSDI-8 in Cairo, Egypt April 16-21 nhttp://www.fig.net/pub/cairo/techprogramme. nhtm nJoint meeting with FIG n900+ attendees n88 countries The Cairo meeting had over 900 attendees and more than 400 paper presentations with representatives from 88 countries.. Poster for GSDI-9 in Santiago Chile, 6 –11 November 2006 The GSDI: Where are we now…? •A formal organisation with officers §President – Harlan Onsrud (USA) §President Elect – Jarmo Ratia (Finland) §Past President – Mukund Rao (India) •Council and Board •Bylaws •Strategic and Implementation Plans •Incorporated as a US Non-Profit Self explanatory. Our first formal President was Santiago Borrero from Colombia, at the time. Our second Board of Directors (18 – most elected) •Officers - President, President-elect, Past President •Sectors – Industry, Government, Academia, Non-Profit •Regions – Africa, Asia/Pacific, Europe, N. America, S. America •Permanent Regional Committees – Europe, Africa, Americas, etc. •International & Global Organizations - International Geographic Org., GSDI Related Global Initiative, International Industry Org. •Ex-Officio Members Current Board of Direction GSDI – An idea at the cusp Goals………. 1.Promote and develop awareness and exchanges 2.Facilitate data access/discovery via clearinghouse, portal web services 3.Stimulate & conduct capacity building 4.Conduct and sponsor SDI development research 5.Engage partners to help – – n • Regional Spatial Data Infrastructures nEuropean Umbrella Organization for Geographic Information nPermanent Committee on GIS Information for the Americas nPermanent Committee on GIS Infrastructure for Asia and the Pacific nPermanent Committee on GIS Infrastructure for Africa n n Members nAddis Ababa University, Ethiopia nAtlantic Institute, US, Canada nCIESIN - Columbia University, US nUN Committee on Development Information (CODI)-Geo nDelft University of Technology, Netherlands nDepartment of Science and Technology, India nEIS-AFRICA, South Africa nESRI, Commercial nEurogeographics, Europe nEuropean Umbrella Organization for Geographic Information (EUROGI) nFederal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC), US nGISPOL - National Land Information System Users Association, Poland Members nHungarian Association for Geo-information (HUNAGI) nIndian Space Research Organisation Headquarters nInstitut Cartografic de Catalunya (Associate), Spain nIntergraph Mapping and GeoSpatial Solutions, Commercial nInternational Society on Digital Earth, China/Int’l nITC International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation, Netherlands nIGM (Military Geographic Institute of Chile) nLeica Geosystems, Commercial nNational Geographic Information Infrastructure Programme, Survey Department, Nepal nNational Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, US nNational Land Survey of Finland nNational Resources Canada nNational Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Nigeria Members nNational Spatial Data Centre, Malawi nNational University of Lesotho nOpen Geospatial Consortium, Int’l nPan American Institute of Geography and History (PAIGH) nRegional Centre for Training In Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS), Nigeria nSpatialnetworks Pvt. ltd. (Associate), India nState Bureau of Surveying and Mapping of China (SBSM), China nUniversity College of Lands and Architectural Studies (UCLAS), Tanzania nUniversity Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS), US nUniversity of Zimbabwe Working Groups nTechnical Working Group –Chair: Doug Nebert nLegal and Economic Working group –Chair: Bas Kok, Kate Lance nCommunications Committee –Chair: Mark Reichardt nMembership –Chair: Harlan Onsrud nSpecial Projects –Chair: C.J. Cote nConference Planning Committee –Chair: Alan Stevens Some accomplishments…… nMembership –26 Charter members nCommercial, Government, NGOs, etc –26 Individual members n8 successful Global Forums –250-400 participants –50+ countries nMultiple training experiences nCollaboration with multiple partners Still more accomplishments? nGSDI Small Grants --2003 - 05 –10 grants per year for $2.5k USD each nNewsletters –Original traditional –Africa 2002-03 –Americas & Asia and the Pacific (2004-05 with PAIGH) nPublished electronically on a monthly basis – Stimulate and conduct capacity building… §GM/GSDI/ESRI $9M (USD) grant program §www.esri.com/sdigrant §Over 180 applications §110 grants awarded n §Intergraph $5.5M interoperability grant program •Developing Spatial Data Infrastructures: •The SDI Cookbook • • • •Version 2.0 •2004 • • • •Release for Review at the Fourth Global Spatial Data Infrastructure Conference, Cape Town, South Africa • • • • • •Disclaimer: This draft represents a work-in-progress that has been compiled from numerous contributions and available online documents contributing organisations. Full acknowledgement of contributions and citations will be provided in the initial public draft. • • Editor: Douglas D. Nebert, Technical Working Group Chair, GSDI • •http://www.gsdi.org •Document Available •At: FGDC & GSDI Secretariat Success stories……… nCookbook – announcing version 2.0: §Doug Nebert; Editor in Chief §It contains contributions from many nations §FGDC/GSDI will maintain it and make it available on the GSDI website §It is a living document – § • • •Chapter Cookbook Design Concept • • • • • • • • •Data •Meta •data •Catalog •Online •Mapping •Access •Integrating •Services •Outreach •Case •Studies •Terms • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Context •and •Rationale •Organisational •Approach •Implementation •Approach What do we want to keep doing……? …. or do better? •Expand our membership •Work with current partners to leverage talents, resources, and impact •Seek new partners to do same •Spice-up the Newsletter and expand awareness • What do we want to keep doing……? …. or do better? •Improve the Cookbook §Enhance the case studies •Small grants …. for ‘05 and beyond §Attract partners to leverage resources §Broaden impact §Provide services §Geo-Portal §Web -- applications § • Encourage capacity building nConduct SDI awareness training nFacilitate the sharing of information nCollect case examples of best practices nProvide on-site support as requested for hands-on work nConduct follow-up activities/incentives nEstablish a knowledge infrastructure n Promote and conduct SDI development research nStimulate the academic community to conduct research relating to SDI development nMaintain an online SDI library of reference material nImplement a small grant program in support of SDI research nFacilitate networking of SDI researchers around the world What do we want to keep doing……? …. or do better? n nBe seen as the focal point for nGlobal Spatial Data nInfrastructure information and nhelp Additional Information n nwww.gsdi.org Global Spatial Data Infrastructure nwww.erogi.org European Umbrella Org. for Geog. nwww.pcgiap.org Permanent Comm. for Geog. Info. for Asia and the Pacific nwww.cpidea.org.co Perm. Comm. For the Americas nwww.codigeo.org Permanent Committee for Africa nwww.opengis.org Open GIS Consortium nwww.fgdc.gov Federal Geographic Data Committee n Core Components of the NSDI • •Partnerships Metadata GEOdata Clearinghouse/Portal Framework Standards xnsdi The FGDC identified some basic components of the US NSDI, they are Standards; geographic data; Metadata; Clearinghouses, and partnerships. I’ll cover our progress with each of these components now. What is the Federal Geographic Data Committee? nReally two answers…. •Body of people facilitating the creation of the NSDI within the US •Committee of many federal, state, academic agencies and the private sector working to actually build the NSDI The Federal Geographic Data Committee nChartered in the early 1990s nFederal – 20 cabinet level agencies & offices nMany states, regional, & local governments participate nAlong with the private sector, NGOs, and Academia n · Expand…. – Brings information together in new ways – the ability to integrate various layers of data from multiple sources & visualize the data into one or more comprehensive views. · Enhance…. – Look at multiple possible solutions – improves ones ability to understand various options, visualize/analyze key relationships among the data, and explore implications of decisions/tradeoffs. It enables analysis that would otherwise not be done. · Streamline…. – Helps affected managers and stakeholders readily understand key issues – having a better understanding of the options enables one to take more informed steps in the process and as a result facilitates (in many cases shortens) the process of building consensus. · Dramatically…. - comprehensive views of data + better analysis of options + reaching consensus more effectively = a more informed decision. FGDC Steering Committee Cabinet Officers and Agencies: –Interior (Vice Chair) –Agriculture –Defense –Energy –HHS –HUD –Justice –State –Transportation –FCC –EPA –Emergency Mgt –Library of Congress –NASA –Archives –OMB (Vice Chair) –Commerce –NSF –TVA –GSA Federal Geographic Data Steering Committee nIt’s not just federal……. –States –Counties –Municipalities –Non-Governmental Organisations –Industry – – n n n NSDI … so where are we today? Strong high-level political federal support nFGDC starts early 1990s nHigh level political support –OMB Circular A-16 –NSDI Presidential Executive Order 1994 –Secretarial involvement in the FGDC nExtensive partnerships established nStandards -- nationally, internationally nClearinghouse network nOpen policy for federal spatial data n Essentially ---- where are we today?????? The Federal Geographic Data Committee …. what’s new? •Major focus within the Federal Government •An effort to reach into states and communities •Need a sustained effort to drive the concept and application to the states and local governments • n So far the FGDC/NSDI has done a pretty good job at the federal level. In fact several efforts to involve states and other organisations including universities and the private sector have gone well. We are bringing somenew internal changes to refocus internally and externally on our programs and efforts that we will talk about in a little while, but in the recent past the real effort was ……….. The real issue is to percolate the SDI ideals and practices into the states and down to the day-to-day practitioners – the people in the states, counties and municipalities who use geographic data and information to do things like build and maintain water and gas lines, roads, electrical supply systems, and the like. We need to sustain the effort to keep the pressure on. How do we do this??? FGDC/NSDI Future Directions nVISION: n Current and accurate geospatial data will be available to contribute locally, nationally, and globally to economic growth, environmental quality, and stability, and social progress FGDC/NSDI Future Directions n1. Forging partnerships with a purpose n nExpand the governance model n FGDC/NSDI Future Directions n2. Making framework real n n …generating framework data themes that will include collection, documentation, access, and utilization of data. FGDC/NSDI Future Directions n3. Communicating the Message n n …recognized across the nation as the primary source for the availability and use of reliable spatial data Additional Information n nwww.fgdc.gov Federal Geographic Data Committee n nwww.gsdi.org Global Spatial Data Infrastructure n nwww.opengis.org Open GIS Consortium n