2010 nps rim conference thursday show and tell

2010 NPS RIM ConferenceThursday Show and Tell

Simon KingstonTom Richie

Fagan JohnsonJordan HoaglundBecky MacEwen

Helen Thomas and Kristen Beaupre

Simon Kingston

Coordinate Transformation Wizard for MS Access

Simon Kingston

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

Select Table

Select Source Coordinate Fields

Select Source Datum and Coordinate System Fields

Clarify Unknown Datum and Coordinate System Values

Select Transformation Target

Specify Output Fields

Select Options

Review and Finish

ArcMap Results

Table Results

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

http://science.nature.nps.gov/NRGIS/applications/dbaseapps/Default.aspx

http://science.nature.nps.gov/NRGIS/applications/dbaseapps/Default.aspx

Tom Richie

Chihuahuan Desert NetworkIntermountain RegionInventory & Monitoring Program

Index Server

Tom RichieChihuahuan Desert Network


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


Directory Structure

Every Network Data Management Plan has a well documented directory structure


File Naming

Every Network Data Management Plan has a well documented file naming convention


Missing Files

So why can’t we find any file we want, the first time, every time?


The Scenario

You’re asked to find a document on fuel loading in GUMO written in the late 70’s by Johnson.


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


The Problem

How to find that file you know is there, but where is there?


Google it!


What do we need to do?Extract content from filesCreate an indexed catalogSearch the catalogLink to the file


Index ServerExtracts content from filesCreates an indexed catalogHas a user API to search the catalogLink to the file


Index Catalogs


Simple Search Page


What Kind of SearchBooleanFree-Text queriesFile property value queriesUse of wildcardshttp://www.windowswebhost.com/ixqlang.htm


Search Results


Advanced Search Page


Search Results


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.


Index ServerIf you can’t find it with Index Server

You don’t have permissions to it or It’s just not there.


Index Server

Google for your network drive

Fagan Johnson

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]

Jordan Hoaglund

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

Support Strategies Cont’d• Strategy #2: On the Fly Mapping

• Catering to the Judge

Support Strategies Cont’d• Familiarize court with Salt Creek

• Google Earth Movie• Helicopter Tour

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

Questions

Becky MacEwen

Saguaro National ParkExotic Plant Management Geodatabase

Becky MacEwen

Saguaro National ParkExotic Plant Management Geodatabase

Helen Thomas and

Kristen Beaupre

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]


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


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


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


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


WACC Virtual Tour: Media Storage


WACC Virtual Tour: Media Storage

WACC Virtual Tour: Cold Storage


WACC Virtual Tour: Library


• 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


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


Acknowledgements• Lynn Mitchell, MSP Archivist• Khaleel Saba, MSP Assistant Archivist• Tef Rodeffer, MSP Program Manager• Margaret Beer, I&M Data Manager• Vicki Webster, Southeast Utah Group

Museum Curator

Zion NP

2010 nps rim conference thursday show and tell

Documents

monitoring projectfield

file date

coordinate system fields

source coordinate fields

coordinate systemdatum

coordinate system values

output fields

source datum