USGS Multimedia Gallery for Video Tag: NHD

http://gallery.usgs.gov/images/logos/usgs_only.jpg USGS Multimedia Gallery for Video Tag: NHD http://gallery.usgs.gov/ en-us OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) http://gallery.usgs.gov/images/USGS.gif USGS http://gallery.usgs.gov/ <![CDATA[Exploring US Topo GeoPDF�s]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/663 The USTopo podcast is a video tutorial series on how to use US Topo Gepdf�s. Exploring US Topo GeoPDf's provides background information on the map product.

]]> <![CDATA[Positional Accuracy of the National Hydrography Dataset - Part I]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/554 Presents the findings of a study on the positional accuracy of the NHD.

]]> <![CDATA[Positional Accuracy of the National Hydrography Dataset- Part II]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/555 Presents the findings of a study on the positional accuracy of the NHD.

]]> <![CDATA[Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) within the Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD)]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/514 Explanation of Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) within the Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD). The National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) is organized based on these units and subsequently viewing and downloading NHD data from The National Map Viewer is organized by these Hydrologic Units.

]]> <![CDATA[Download a Dynamic NHD Extract]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/515 Learn how to download a dynamic extract of National Hydrography Dataset GIS Data (NHD) from The National Map.

]]> <![CDATA[Download a Prestaged Subregion]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/516 Learn how to download a prestaged subregion of National Hydrography Dataset GIS Data (NHD) from The National Map.

]]> <![CDATA[Understanding Drainage Systems]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/448 Understanding drainage systems also known as Hydrologic Units or HUCs in the National Hydrography Dataset.

]]> <![CDATA[Linear Referencing in the NHD]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/450 Describes how linear referencing is used within the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) to associate information with the dataset by attaching it to the network.

]]> <![CDATA[Navigating the NHD Network]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/451 Describes the NHD Network; how it is built, attributed, and used for analysis and modeling.

]]> <![CDATA[Maintenance of the NHD]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/452 Describes the way the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) maintains the millions of features within the dataset. Talks about the roles of Points of Contacts (POCs) and of NHD Stewards, be them state, federal or local agencies.

]]> <![CDATA[Hydrography Event Management Tools (HEM)]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/453 Describes the Hydrography Event Management Tools (HEM); what types of data the tool creates and how one can use them to attach information to the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD).

]]> <![CDATA[Finding Events on the NHD Network]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/454 Description of how to find events on the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) network for analysis and modeling purposes.

]]> <![CDATA[Overview of the National Hydrography Dataset and The National Map � Part I]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/455 Provides an overview of the National Hydrography Dataset and of the National Map. Addresses topics such as the various applications of the NHD, watershed delineation, hydrologic units, ReachCodes, and the different features that make up the NHD.

]]> <![CDATA[Overview of the National Hydrography Dataset and The National Map � Part II]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/456 Provides an overview of the National Hydrography Dataset and of the National Map. Addresses topics such as the various applications of the NHD, watershed delineation, hydrologic units, ReachCodes, and the different features that make up the NHD.

]]> <![CDATA[How to Obtain NHD Data]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/457 Explains how to download National Hydrography Data from The National Map Viewer and how to understand the data once downloaded. Also explains the Hydrologic Unit system (HUCs) and how they are composed.

]]> <![CDATA[Understanding NHD Data]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/458 Displays and describes in detail the various features that make up the National Hydrography Dataset.

]]> <![CDATA[The National Map Users Conference: Reaching Out to The National Map's Community of Users]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/428 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) sponsored the inaugural The National Map Users Conference (TNM UC) in conjunction with the eighth biennial Geographic Information Science (GIS) Workshop on May 10-13, 2011, in Golden, Colorado. The National Map Users Conference was held directly after the GIS Workshop at the Denver Marriott West on May 12-13. The focus of the Users Conference was on the role of The National Map in supporting science initiatives, emergency response, land and wildlife management, and other activities.

The National Map Users Conference Experience: Short interviews of Conference attendees. (4:29)

Opening remarks and plenary speakers, Thursday, May 12, 2011 (UC Day 1)

Kevin Gallagher, Master of Ceremonies, Associate Director of Core Science Systems (CSS), begins the opening plenary session of the conference. Mark DeMulder, Director of the National Geospatial Program (NGP), gives a presentation about “The Current Status of The National Map and a Vision for the Future”. (39:47)

Deanna Archuleta, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water & Science in Department of the Interior (DOI), gives a speech titled, “Advancing Our Geospatial Foundation for Protecting America’s Great Outdoors and Powering Our Future”. (21:18)

Frederick Reuss, renowned author, puts forward a discourse about “The Question, What is a Map? Is More Relevant than Ever.” (36:52)

Award Ceremony, Tommy Dewald of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Keven Roth “semi-retired” USGS are the co-recipients of this year’s Henry Gannett Award, presented by Marcia McNutt, Director of the USGS and Alison Gannet, great-niece of Henry Gannett. Roth and Dewald were cited for their development of the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD). (30:03)

Continuing remarks and plenary speakers, Friday, May 13, 2011 (UC Day 2)

Dr. Joel Sheraga, Senior Advisor for Climate Adaptation in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives a speech titled “The Importance of Geospatial Information for Effective Adaptation to Climate Change”. (27:52)

Larry Sugerbaker, Senior Advisor for The National Map, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), gives a presentation “The National Enhanced Elevation Assessment: Preliminary Findings”. (28:07)

Barbara “Babs” Buttenfield, Professor of Geography at the University of Colorado-Boulder, gives a technical overview “Multiple Representations of Geospatial Data: A Cartographic Search for the Holy Grail?”. (27:35)

Closing Session: “What You Said: Shaping the Direction of The National Map”. (33:50)

Selected Sessions, Thursday, May 12, 2011 & Friday, May 13, 2011

Gregory Allord, Senior Cartographer for the National Geospatial Program (NGP), gives a presentation titled “Scanning and Georeferencing Historical USGS Quadrangles”. (24:55)
Vicki Lukas, Chief of the Partnerships & External Coordination Team, leads a discussion titled "Reaching Out to The National Map's Community of Users". (11:20)

]]> <![CDATA[The National Map Users Conference: Scanning and Georeferencing Historical USGS Quadrangles]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/413 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) sponsored the inaugural The National Map Users Conference (TNM UC) in conjunction with the eighth biennial Geographic Information Science (GIS) Workshop on May 10-13, 2011, in Golden, Colorado. The National Map Users Conference was held directly after the GIS Workshop at the Denver Marriott West on May 12-13. The focus of the Users Conference was on the role of The National Map in supporting science initiatives, emergency response, land and wildlife management, and other activities.

The National Map Users Conference Experience: Short interviews of Conference attendees. (4:29)

Opening remarks and plenary speakers, Thursday, May 12, 2011 (UC Day 1)

Kevin Gallagher, Master of Ceremonies, Associate Director of Core Science Systems (CSS), begins the opening plenary session of the conference. Mark DeMulder, Director of the National Geospatial Program (NGP), gives a presentation about “The Current Status of The National Map and a Vision for the Future”. (39:47)

Deanna Archuleta, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water & Science in Department of the Interior (DOI), gives a speech titled, “Advancing Our Geospatial Foundation for Protecting America’s Great Outdoors and Powering Our Future”. (21:18)

Frederick Reuss, renowned author, puts forward a discourse about “The Question, What is a Map? Is More Relevant than Ever.” (36:52)

Continuing remarks and plenary speakers, Friday, May 13, 2011 (UC Day 2)

Dr. Joel Sheraga, Senior Advisor for Climate Adaptation in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives a speech titled “The Importance of Geospatial Information for Effective Adaptation to Climate Change”. (27:52)

Larry Sugerbaker, Senior Advisor for The National Map, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), gives a presentation “The National Enhanced Elevation Assessment: Preliminary Findings”. (28:07)

Barbara “Babs” Buttenfield, Professor of Geography at the University of Colorado-Boulder, gives a technical overview “Multiple Representations of Geospatial Data: A Cartographic Search for the Holy Grail?”. (27:35)

Closing Session: “What You Said: Shaping the Direction of The National Map”. (33:50)

Selected Sessions, Thursday, May 12, 2011 & Friday, May 13, 2011

Gregory Allord, Senior Cartographer for the National Geospatial Program (NGP), gives a presentation titled “Scanning and Georeferencing Historical USGS Quadrangles”. (24:55)
Vicki Lukas, Chief of the Partnerships & External Coordination Team, leads a discussion titled "Reaching Out to The National Map's Community of Users". (11:20)

]]> <![CDATA[The National Map Users Conference: Plenary and The Current Status of the National Map and a Vision for the Future]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/404 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) sponsored the inaugural The National Map Users Conference (TNM UC) in conjunction with the eighth biennial Geographic Information Science (GIS) Workshop on May 10-13, 2011, in Golden, Colorado. The National Map Users Conference was held directly after the GIS Workshop at the Denver Marriott West on May 12-13. The focus of the Users Conference was on the role of The National Map in supporting science initiatives, emergency response, land and wildlife management, and other activities.

The National Map Users Conference Experience: Short interviews of Conference attendees. (4:29)

Opening remarks and plenary speakers, Thursday, May 12, 2011 (UC Day 1)

Kevin Gallagher, Master of Ceremonies, Associate Director of Core Science Systems (CSS), begins the opening plenary session of the conference. Mark DeMulder, Director of the National Geospatial Program (NGP), gives a presentation about “The Current Status of The National Map and a Vision for the Future”. (39:47)

Deanna Archuleta, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water & Science in Department of the Interior (DOI), gives a speech titled, “Advancing Our Geospatial Foundation for Protecting America’s Great Outdoors and Powering Our Future”. (21:18)

Frederick Reuss, renowned author, puts forward a discourse about “The Question, What is a Map? Is More Relevant than Ever.” (36:52)

Continuing remarks and plenary speakers, Friday, May 13, 2011 (UC Day 2)

Dr. Joel Sheraga, Senior Advisor for Climate Adaptation in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives a speech titled “The Importance of Geospatial Information for Effective Adaptation to Climate Change”. (27:52)

Larry Sugerbaker, Senior Advisor for The National Map, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), gives a presentation “The National Enhanced Elevation Assessment: Preliminary Findings”. (28:07)

Barbara “Babs” Buttenfield, Professor of Geography at the University of Colorado-Boulder, gives a technical overview “Multiple Representations of Geospatial Data: A Cartographic Search for the Holy Grail?”. (27:35)

Closing Session: “What You Said: Shaping the Direction of The National Map”. (33:50)

Selected Sessions, Thursday, May 12, 2011 & Friday, May 13, 2011

Gregory Allord, Senior Cartographer for the National Geospatial Program (NGP), gives a presentation titled “Scanning and Georeferencing Historical USGS Quadrangles”. (24:55)
Vicki Lukas, Chief of the Partnerships & External Coordination Team, leads a discussion titled "Reaching Out to The National Map's Community of Users". (11:20)

]]> <![CDATA[The National Map Users Conference: Advancing Our Geospatial Foundation for Protecting America's Great Outdoors and Powering Our Future]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/405 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) sponsored the inaugural The National Map Users Conference (TNM UC) in conjunction with the eighth biennial Geographic Information Science (GIS) Workshop on May 10-13, 2011, in Golden, Colorado. The National Map Users Conference was held directly after the GIS Workshop at the Denver Marriott West on May 12-13. The focus of the Users Conference was on the role of The National Map in supporting science initiatives, emergency response, land and wildlife management, and other activities.

The National Map Users Conference Experience: Short interviews of Conference attendees. (4:29)

Opening remarks and plenary speakers, Thursday, May 12, 2011 (UC Day 1)

Kevin Gallagher, Master of Ceremonies, Associate Director of Core Science Systems (CSS), begins the opening plenary session of the conference. Mark DeMulder, Director of the National Geospatial Program (NGP), gives a presentation about “The Current Status of The National Map and a Vision for the Future”. (39:47)

Deanna Archuleta, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water & Science in Department of the Interior (DOI), gives a speech titled, “Advancing Our Geospatial Foundation for Protecting America’s Great Outdoors and Powering Our Future”. (21:18)

Frederick Reuss, renowned author, puts forward a discourse about “The Question, What is a Map? Is More Relevant than Ever.” (36:52)

Continuing remarks and plenary speakers, Friday, May 13, 2011 (UC Day 2)

Dr. Joel Sheraga, Senior Advisor for Climate Adaptation in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives a speech titled “The Importance of Geospatial Information for Effective Adaptation to Climate Change”. (27:52)

Larry Sugerbaker, Senior Advisor for The National Map, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), gives a presentation “The National Enhanced Elevation Assessment: Preliminary Findings”. (28:07)

Barbara “Babs” Buttenfield, Professor of Geography at the University of Colorado-Boulder, gives a technical overview “Multiple Representations of Geospatial Data: A Cartographic Search for the Holy Grail?”. (27:35)

Closing Session: “What You Said: Shaping the Direction of The National Map”. (33:50)

Selected Sessions, Thursday, May 12, 2011 & Friday, May 13, 2011

Gregory Allord, Senior Cartographer for the National Geospatial Program (NGP), gives a presentation titled “Scanning and Georeferencing Historical USGS Quadrangles”. (24:55)
Vicki Lukas, Chief of the Partnerships & External Coordination Team, leads a discussion titled "Reaching Out to The National Map's Community of Users". (11:20)

]]> <![CDATA[The National Map Users Conference: The Question, What is a Map? Is More Relevant than Ever.]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/406 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) sponsored the inaugural The National Map Users Conference (TNM UC) in conjunction with the eighth biennial Geographic Information Science (GIS) Workshop on May 10-13, 2011, in Golden, Colorado. The National Map Users Conference was held directly after the GIS Workshop at the Denver Marriott West on May 12-13. The focus of the Users Conference was on the role of The National Map in supporting science initiatives, emergency response, land and wildlife management, and other activities.

The National Map Users Conference Experience: Short interviews of Conference attendees. (4:29)

Opening remarks and plenary speakers, Thursday, May 12, 2011 (UC Day 1)

Kevin Gallagher, Master of Ceremonies, Associate Director of Core Science Systems (CSS), begins the opening plenary session of the conference. Mark DeMulder, Director of the National Geospatial Program (NGP), gives a presentation about “The Current Status of The National Map and a Vision for the Future”. (39:47)

Deanna Archuleta, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water & Science in Department of the Interior (DOI), gives a speech titled, “Advancing Our Geospatial Foundation for Protecting America’s Great Outdoors and Powering Our Future”. (21:18)

Frederick Reuss, renowned author, puts forward a discourse about “The Question, What is a Map? Is More Relevant than Ever.” (36:52)

Continuing remarks and plenary speakers, Friday, May 13, 2011 (UC Day 2)

Dr. Joel Sheraga, Senior Advisor for Climate Adaptation in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives a speech titled “The Importance of Geospatial Information for Effective Adaptation to Climate Change”. (27:52)

Larry Sugerbaker, Senior Advisor for The National Map, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), gives a presentation “The National Enhanced Elevation Assessment: Preliminary Findings”. (28:07)

Barbara “Babs” Buttenfield, Professor of Geography at the University of Colorado-Boulder, gives a technical overview “Multiple Representations of Geospatial Data: A Cartographic Search for the Holy Grail?”. (27:35)

Closing Session: “What You Said: Shaping the Direction of The National Map”. (33:50)

Selected Sessions, Thursday, May 12, 2011 & Friday, May 13, 2011

Gregory Allord, Senior Cartographer for the National Geospatial Program (NGP), gives a presentation titled “Scanning and Georeferencing Historical USGS Quadrangles”. (24:55)
Vicki Lukas, Chief of the Partnerships & External Coordination Team, leads a discussion titled "Reaching Out to The National Map's Community of Users". (11:20)

]]> <![CDATA[The National Map Users Conference: The Importance of Geospatial Information for Effective Adaptation to Climate Change]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/407 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) sponsored the inaugural The National Map Users Conference (TNM UC) in conjunction with the eighth biennial Geographic Information Science (GIS) Workshop on May 10-13, 2011, in Golden, Colorado. The National Map Users Conference was held directly after the GIS Workshop at the Denver Marriott West on May 12-13. The focus of the Users Conference was on the role of The National Map in supporting science initiatives, emergency response, land and wildlife management, and other activities.

The National Map Users Conference Experience: Short interviews of Conference attendees. (4:29)

Opening remarks and plenary speakers, Thursday, May 12, 2011 (UC Day 1)

Kevin Gallagher, Master of Ceremonies, Associate Director of Core Science Systems (CSS), begins the opening plenary session of the conference. Mark DeMulder, Director of the National Geospatial Program (NGP), gives a presentation about “The Current Status of The National Map and a Vision for the Future”. (39:47)

Deanna Archuleta, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water & Science in Department of the Interior (DOI), gives a speech titled, “Advancing Our Geospatial Foundation for Protecting America’s Great Outdoors and Powering Our Future”. (21:18)

Frederick Reuss, renowned author, puts forward a discourse about “The Question, What is a Map? Is More Relevant than Ever.” (36:52)

Continuing remarks and plenary speakers, Friday, May 13, 2011 (UC Day 2)

Dr. Joel Sheraga, Senior Advisor for Climate Adaptation in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives a speech titled “The Importance of Geospatial Information for Effective Adaptation to Climate Change”. (27:52)

Larry Sugerbaker, Senior Advisor for The National Map, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), gives a presentation “The National Enhanced Elevation Assessment: Preliminary Findings”. (28:07)

Barbara “Babs” Buttenfield, Professor of Geography at the University of Colorado-Boulder, gives a technical overview “Multiple Representations of Geospatial Data: A Cartographic Search for the Holy Grail?”. (27:35)

Closing Session: “What You Said: Shaping the Direction of The National Map”. (33:50)

Selected Sessions, Thursday, May 12, 2011 & Friday, May 13, 2011

Gregory Allord, Senior Cartographer for the National Geospatial Program (NGP), gives a presentation titled “Scanning and Georeferencing Historical USGS Quadrangles”. (24:55)
Vicki Lukas, Chief of the Partnerships & External Coordination Team, leads a discussion titled "Reaching Out to The National Map's Community of Users". (11:20)

]]> <![CDATA[The National Map Users Conference: The National Enhanced Elevation Assessment: Preliminary Findings]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/408 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) sponsored the inaugural The National Map Users Conference (TNM UC) in conjunction with the eighth biennial Geographic Information Science (GIS) Workshop on May 10-13, 2011, in Golden, Colorado. The National Map Users Conference was held directly after the GIS Workshop at the Denver Marriott West on May 12-13. The focus of the Users Conference was on the role of The National Map in supporting science initiatives, emergency response, land and wildlife management, and other activities.

The National Map Users Conference Experience: Short interviews of Conference attendees. (4:29)

Opening remarks and plenary speakers, Thursday, May 12, 2011 (UC Day 1)

Kevin Gallagher, Master of Ceremonies, Associate Director of Core Science Systems (CSS), begins the opening plenary session of the conference. Mark DeMulder, Director of the National Geospatial Program (NGP), gives a presentation about “The Current Status of The National Map and a Vision for the Future”. (39:47)

Deanna Archuleta, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water & Science in Department of the Interior (DOI), gives a speech titled, “Advancing Our Geospatial Foundation for Protecting America’s Great Outdoors and Powering Our Future”. (21:18)

Frederick Reuss, renowned author, puts forward a discourse about “The Question, What is a Map? Is More Relevant than Ever.” (36:52)

Continuing remarks and plenary speakers, Friday, May 13, 2011 (UC Day 2)

Dr. Joel Sheraga, Senior Advisor for Climate Adaptation in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives a speech titled “The Importance of Geospatial Information for Effective Adaptation to Climate Change”. (27:52)

Larry Sugerbaker, Senior Advisor for The National Map, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), gives a presentation “The National Enhanced Elevation Assessment: Preliminary Findings”. (28:07)

Barbara “Babs” Buttenfield, Professor of Geography at the University of Colorado-Boulder, gives a technical overview “Multiple Representations of Geospatial Data: A Cartographic Search for the Holy Grail?”. (27:35)

Closing Session: “What You Said: Shaping the Direction of The National Map”. (33:50)

Selected Sessions, Thursday, May 12, 2011 & Friday, May 13, 2011

Gregory Allord, Senior Cartographer for the National Geospatial Program (NGP), gives a presentation titled “Scanning and Georeferencing Historical USGS Quadrangles”. (24:55)
Vicki Lukas, Chief of the Partnerships & External Coordination Team, leads a discussion titled "Reaching Out to The National Map's Community of Users". (11:20)

]]> <![CDATA[The National Map Users Conference: Multiple Representations of Geospatial Data: A Cartographic Search for the Holy Grail?]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/409 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) sponsored the inaugural The National Map Users Conference (TNM UC) in conjunction with the eighth biennial Geographic Information Science (GIS) Workshop on May 10-13, 2011, in Golden, Colorado. The National Map Users Conference was held directly after the GIS Workshop at the Denver Marriott West on May 12-13. The focus of the Users Conference was on the role of The National Map in supporting science initiatives, emergency response, land and wildlife management, and other activities.

The National Map Users Conference Experience: Short interviews of Conference attendees. (4:29)

Opening remarks and plenary speakers, Thursday, May 12, 2011 (UC Day 1)

Kevin Gallagher, Master of Ceremonies, Associate Director of Core Science Systems (CSS), begins the opening plenary session of the conference. Mark DeMulder, Director of the National Geospatial Program (NGP), gives a presentation about “The Current Status of The National Map and a Vision for the Future”. (39:47)

Deanna Archuleta, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water & Science in Department of the Interior (DOI), gives a speech titled, “Advancing Our Geospatial Foundation for Protecting America’s Great Outdoors and Powering Our Future”. (21:18)

Frederick Reuss, renowned author, puts forward a discourse about “The Question, What is a Map? Is More Relevant than Ever.” (36:52)

Continuing remarks and plenary speakers, Friday, May 13, 2011 (UC Day 2)

Dr. Joel Sheraga, Senior Advisor for Climate Adaptation in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives a speech titled “The Importance of Geospatial Information for Effective Adaptation to Climate Change”. (27:52)

Larry Sugerbaker, Senior Advisor for The National Map, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), gives a presentation “The National Enhanced Elevation Assessment: Preliminary Findings”. (28:07)

Barbara “Babs” Buttenfield, Professor of Geography at the University of Colorado-Boulder, gives a technical overview “Multiple Representations of Geospatial Data: A Cartographic Search for the Holy Grail?”. (27:35)

Closing Session: “What You Said: Shaping the Direction of The National Map”. (33:50)

Selected Sessions, Thursday, May 12, 2011 & Friday, May 13, 2011

Gregory Allord, Senior Cartographer for the National Geospatial Program (NGP), gives a presentation titled “Scanning and Georeferencing Historical USGS Quadrangles”. (24:55)
Vicki Lukas, Chief of the Partnerships & External Coordination Team, leads a discussion titled "Reaching Out to The National Map's Community of Users". (11:20)

]]> <![CDATA[The National Map Users Conference: What You Said: Shaping the Direction of The National Map]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/410 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) sponsored the inaugural The National Map Users Conference (TNM UC) in conjunction with the eighth biennial Geographic Information Science (GIS) Workshop on May 10-13, 2011, in Golden, Colorado. The National Map Users Conference was held directly after the GIS Workshop at the Denver Marriott West on May 12-13. The focus of the Users Conference was on the role of The National Map in supporting science initiatives, emergency response, land and wildlife management, and other activities.

The National Map Users Conference Experience: Short interviews of Conference attendees. (4:29)

Opening remarks and plenary speakers, Thursday, May 12, 2011 (UC Day 1)

Kevin Gallagher, Master of Ceremonies, Associate Director of Core Science Systems (CSS), begins the opening plenary session of the conference. Mark DeMulder, Director of the National Geospatial Program (NGP), gives a presentation about “The Current Status of The National Map and a Vision for the Future”. (39:47)

Deanna Archuleta, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water & Science in Department of the Interior (DOI), gives a speech titled, “Advancing Our Geospatial Foundation for Protecting America’s Great Outdoors and Powering Our Future”. (21:18)

Frederick Reuss, renowned author, puts forward a discourse about “The Question, What is a Map? Is More Relevant than Ever.” (36:52)

Continuing remarks and plenary speakers, Friday, May 13, 2011 (UC Day 2)

Dr. Joel Sheraga, Senior Advisor for Climate Adaptation in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives a speech titled “The Importance of Geospatial Information for Effective Adaptation to Climate Change”. (27:52)

Larry Sugerbaker, Senior Advisor for The National Map, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), gives a presentation “The National Enhanced Elevation Assessment: Preliminary Findings”. (28:07)

Barbara “Babs” Buttenfield, Professor of Geography at the University of Colorado-Boulder, gives a technical overview “Multiple Representations of Geospatial Data: A Cartographic Search for the Holy Grail?”. (27:35)

Closing Session: “What You Said: Shaping the Direction of The National Map”. (33:50)

Selected Sessions, Thursday, May 12, 2011 & Friday, May 13, 2011

Gregory Allord, Senior Cartographer for the National Geospatial Program (NGP), gives a presentation titled “Scanning and Georeferencing Historical USGS Quadrangles”. (24:55)
Vicki Lukas, Chief of the Partnerships & External Coordination Team, leads a discussion titled "Reaching Out to The National Map's Community of Users". (11:20)

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