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2010 NPS RIM ConferenceThursday Show and Tell
Simon KingstonTom Richie
Fagan JohnsonJordan HoaglundBecky MacEwen
Helen Thomas and Kristen Beaupre
What it Does
Runs as an MS Access add-in Requires ArcGIS 9.3 Transforms coordinates from one
coordinate system/datum to another in a table
Provides a wizard-style interface to lead through the process
More Information
User guide and add-in available at NRGIS Database Applications web page (http://science.nature.nps.gov/NRGIS/applications/dbaseapps/Default.aspx)
David Hollema for the geospatial wizardry Simon Kingston for the Access UI
Chihuahuan Desert NetworkIntermountain RegionInventory & Monitoring Program
Index Server
Tom RichieChihuahuan Desert Network
Chihuahuan Desert NetworkIntermountain RegionInventory & Monitoring Program
Document Management80% of all employees waste an average of 30 minutes per day retrieving Information.
BAE Systems
7.5% of all documents get lost, 3% remain misfiled. Coopers & Lybrand
Professionals spend 5-15% of their time reading information, but up to 50% looking for it.
Coopers & Lybrand
Chihuahuan Desert NetworkIntermountain RegionInventory & Monitoring Program
Directory Structure
Every Network Data Management Plan has a well documented directory structure
Chihuahuan Desert NetworkIntermountain RegionInventory & Monitoring Program
File Naming
Every Network Data Management Plan has a well documented file naming convention
Chihuahuan Desert NetworkIntermountain RegionInventory & Monitoring Program
Missing Files
So why can’t we find any file we want, the first time, every time?
Chihuahuan Desert NetworkIntermountain RegionInventory & Monitoring Program
The Scenario
You’re asked to find a document on fuel loading in GUMO written in the late 70’s by Johnson.
Chihuahuan Desert NetworkIntermountain RegionInventory & Monitoring Program
The Issues
•Not a inventory project•Not a monitoring project•Field work was done in 1979 report completed in 80•Document was scanned so file date is useless•Johnson’s name was Hessler when it was written
Chihuahuan Desert NetworkIntermountain RegionInventory & Monitoring Program
The Problem
How to find that file you know is there, but where is there?
Chihuahuan Desert NetworkIntermountain RegionInventory & Monitoring Program
What do we need to do?
Extract content from filesCreate an indexed catalogSearch the catalogLink to the file
Chihuahuan Desert NetworkIntermountain RegionInventory & Monitoring Program
Index Server
Extracts content from filesCreates an indexed catalogHas a user API to search the catalogLink to the file
Chihuahuan Desert NetworkIntermountain RegionInventory & Monitoring Program
What Kind of Search
BooleanFree-Text queriesFile property value queriesUse of wildcardshttp://www.windowswebhost.com/ixqlang.htm
Chihuahuan Desert NetworkIntermountain RegionInventory & Monitoring Program
SecuritySecure your web server.
Index Server maintains the security of the file system that’s been indexed.
If you don’t have read access to a directory, Index Server will not display results from that directory.
Chihuahuan Desert NetworkIntermountain RegionInventory & Monitoring Program
Index Server
If you can’t find it with Index Server
You don’t have permissions to it or It’s just not there.
Chihuahuan Desert NetworkIntermountain RegionInventory & Monitoring Program
Index Server
Google for your network drive
E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A
Efficient Procedures for Publishing Reports in the Natural Resource Publication Series
Fagan Johnson, NRPC - Inventory & Monitoring Division
Why Publish Nationally? Promotes the sharing of information among
different NPS offices (Divisions, Regions, I&M Networks, Park Units, etc.).
Assures long-term digital storage of your final report.
Number of Reports Published to Date 344 NRTR Reports 222 NRR Reports 44 NRDS Reports
Step 1: select the correct series for your report, and download the template.Natural Resource Technical Reports (NRTR)Display comprehensive scientific studies. Typically follow the standard scientific report format (Introduction, Methods, Results, etc.).
Natural Resource Reports (NRR)Targets a general, diverse audience, and may contain NPS policy considerations or address sensitive issues of management applicability. Reports are often organized into chapters.
Natural Resource Data Series (NRDS)Shorter and less formal reports that are intended for the timely release of basic data. The analysis and interpretation of the data is provisional and subject to change. Often referred to as “data snapshots.”
http://www.nature.nps.gov/publications/NRPM/
Document templates and other information are available on our website:http://www.nature.nps.gov/publications/NRPM/
Links to Previously Published NRTR, NRR, and NRDS ReportsSubmission Procedures
MS Word and InDesign Templates for download
Hints and suggestions on style/format and editing
Step 2: format your report using the template, and submit it to your official peer review manager for review.
Step 3: peer review and edit the report.
Step 4: submit the report to the WASO office, along with a filled out Manuscript Submittal Form and Checklist (MSF).
Step 5: new series name/number, TIC number, and final list of updates is sent back to the editor/author. Critical items scrutinized: Final report is a single document with decent
print quality (images are 300 dpi or better). Layouts of the front and back covers are exact
to NRPM standards. Only NPS-approved fonts are used (Rawlinson
or Times New Roman, Frutiger or Arial). A cursory review to check for anything obvious
that was missed.
Step 6: finished PDF document is uploaded to NatureBib/IRMA for permanent digital storage.
Questions? See my poster in the Salon II room. Visit the NRPM Website at:
http://www.nature.nps.gov/publications/NRPM/. Contact me.Fagan JohnsonPhone: [email protected]
GIS Support for Canyonlands v. San Juan County
Jordan HoaglundGIS Specialist/Research Associate
Intermountain Region Geographic Resources Program
(Very) Abbreviated Background
• Salt Creek Road: Peakaboo to Angel Arch (12 mi.)• Early Jeep travel route• Becomes Non-Motorized in 1998 via GMP
• San Juan county asserts RS-2477 ROW• Claims prior motorized ROW• i.e. Road in use for period of 10+ years prior to
CANY enabling legislation (1964)• NPS Objective: Show little or no use prior to 1964
The Evidence• 3 key “geographic pieces”
• Cadastral Surveys ( 3 Versions )• Topographic Maps ( 5 Versions )• Orthophotos ( 5 Versions )
• Georeference & Mosaiced 60 GB Data• Documented when/where SC road is visible
1931 1953 1952
Support Strategies• Strategy #1: Self Contained Display Platforms
• Layered Geo-PDF• ArcReader Document• Large Format Plots
• Strategy #2: On the Fly Mapping• Lack of technical understanding• Evolving Legal Arguments
Lessons Learned• Trials evolve…signifigantly
• Data Mining/Map Templates• Multiple media formats
• Context Matters• Understanding the case• Being present saves time in stressful situations
• Maps as arguments• Involve GIS specialist in legal strategy
National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorInventory & Monitoring
Archival Cataloging and Long-term Storage of Inventory and
Monitoring Program Records in the Intermountain Region
2010 Resource Information Management Conference
Helen ThomasData Manager
Northern Colorado Plateau [email protected]
Kristen BeaupreActing Data Manager
Sonoran Desert [email protected]
Canyonlands NP
Organ Pipe Cactus NM
Debbie AngellData Manager
Sonoran Desert [email protected]
National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorInventory & Monitoring
Problem
• How to ensure I&M network records are preserved and made accessible to a broad range of users in perpetuity
• SODN and NCPN both facing issues:
– Increasing volumes of records, limited storage space
– Lack of storage meeting NPS museum standards
Bryce Canyon NP
National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorInventory & Monitoring
Solution• Worked with Intermountain Region (IMR)
Museum Services Program (MSP) to develop methodology for archival cataloging and long-term storage of I&M network program and project records
• MOU between MSP and each network:
– Networks prepare records for archiving
– MSP catalogs records and creates finding aids
– Network records stored at Western Archeological and Conservation Center (WACC)
Saguaro NP
National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorInventory & Monitoring
Archival Methodology
NCPN Record Group 1WACC Catalog #
SODNRecord Group 2WACC Catalog #
Series 1: Air Quality MonitoringSeries 2: Climate MonitoringSeries 3: Exotic Plant MonitoringSeries 4: Vegetation Mapping Program…
Series 1: Air Quality MonitoringSeries 2: Climate MonitoringSeries 3: Integrated Riparian MonitoringSeries 4: Vegetation Mapping Program…
Each series corresponds to a project
National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorInventory & Monitoring
About WACC• Newly constructed state-of-the-art museum
collections storage facility in Tucson, AZ
• Archival repository for parks within IMR
• Professional archives staff
• Specialized storage areas to accommodate paper documents, digital media, and film-based materials
Dinosaur NM
National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorInventory & Monitoring WACC Virtual Tour:
Document Storage
National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorInventory & Monitoring
WACC Virtual Tour: Media Storage
National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorInventory & Monitoring
WACC Virtual Tour: Media Storage
WACC Virtual Tour: Cold Storage
National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorInventory & Monitoring
WACC Virtual Tour: Library
National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorInventory & Monitoring
• Helps ensure long-term preservation of and access to I&M network program and project records
• I&M records archived together (vs. dividing up among parks)
• Networks not subject to WASO museum management requirements (e.g., Museum Management Plans)
• MSP is providing storage and services at no cost
• Can serve as a model for other I&M networks to follow
Benefits
Chiricahua NM
National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorInventory & Monitoring
More Information• Documents available on the DM intranet:
– Example MOU between MSP and network
– Network archiving procedures (NCPN and SODN)
– “Archival Cataloging and Long-Term Storage, Access, and Preservation of Natural Resource Records”, prepared by MSP
Capitol Reef NP