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Helping Federal Users Obtain Imagery
Track: Remote Sensing Imagery
Author(s): Jeffrey Danielson

The USGS is implementing the President's U.S. Commercial Remote Sensing Space Policy (CRSSP) in partnership with NOAA, NGA, and other Federal civil agencies. NOAA leads the effort to document civil long-term Earth observation requirements. NGA chairs a senior management oversight committee and leads the effort to leverage Federal investments in commercial data and infrastructure, procurements and contracts. The USGS leads the near-term remote sensing data requirements process, with objectives that include:

  • Collecting the near-term land remote sensing data requirements of U.S. Federal civil agencies and provide query and report capabilities to help agencies leverage resources in areas of common interest

  • Provide documented evidence for potential remote sensing funding initiatives

  • Satisfy user requirements with existing data sources where possible

  • Provide the commercial satellite and aerial industry with a snapshot of civil agency needs, thus allowing industry an opportunity to respond with accurate and specific data and services.

Jeffrey Danielson
SAIC Contractor to the USGS
47914 252nd Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57198
US
Phone: 605-594-6148
E-mail: daniels@usgs.gov