Abstract

Building an Accurate GIS
Track: GPS Technology
Author(s): William Linzey

The presentation describes the importance of utilizing the National Spatial Reference System, NSRS, as the base framework for Geospatial data development. Presentation sub-topics include components of the NSRS, Accuracy and Precision in a GIS, GPS, Metadata, and Datums. In addition, an overview of NGS Products and Services is also provided. The presentation is intended for a wide variety of GIS Professional, Geodesist, and Land Surveyors who are involved in geospatial data use, development and management.

William Linzey
NOAA
1315 East West Highway
SSCM#3 RM 8864
Silver Spring , Maryland 20910
United States
Phone: 301-713-3198
E-mail: Eric.Linzey@noaa.gov