The NGEA term was in vogue in the Spring (as was UGEA for a time).
I'll use the simpler term "Geospatial Profile", and I'll change my
last bullet per Brenda's suggestion. (01)
Eliot (02)
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>Subject: Re: [geo-forum] Learning Objectives for EA 2005 Conference
>Session on NGEA
>
>Eliot,
>
>Sorry, but I need to ask the basics ... How do you define the NGEA?
>Maybe it's just a terminology thing ... Is it what you're referring to
>when we describe the overarching concept of NSDI/geodata.gov/FGDC
>standards/geo policies and how they all interact and interrelate?
>
>Maybe change the last bullet to read: "How the profile will help you
>address geospatial issues within the FEA Reference Models"
>
>Thanks!
>Brenda
>
>Brenda J. Smith
>Geospatial Information Officer
>Office of Environmental Information
>US Environmental Protection Agency
>202.564.2034
>smith.brenda@xxxxxxx (03)
At 11:16 AM 7/13/2005, Feinberg, Daniel, CTR, OSD-ATL wrote:
>I would also suggest as additional agenda items for the "NGEA Learning
>Event":
>
>+ What is the NGEA in relation to the UGEA?
>+ What is the NGEA in relation to the FEA Geospatial Profile? How are they
>similar or different?
>+ What is the role of the FGDC in shaping and sustaining the NGEA?
>+ What is the role of the NSDI, GOS, and the National Map in relation to
>the NGEA, UGEA, and FEA Geospatial Profile?
>
>This would go a long way to help clarify the sometimes confusing
>relationship between these various federal and national "geo" initiatives
>and investments. (04)
I think the last couple of points belong in an forum among folks who are
familiar with the terms FGDC, NSDI, GOS, and National Map. Most attendees
at the EA conference in which I am speaking would not. (05)
Eliot (06)
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