Imagery for the Nation

1. Imagery for the Nation Alaska NDOP-NDEP Meeting

2. Imagery for the Nation (IFTN) IFTN Background and History National Digital Orthophoto Program (NDOP) FGDC Executive Leadership IFTN Project Plan Outline Next Steps Discussion

3. What is Imagery for the Nation? The Nation will have a sustainable and flexible program to produce multi-resolution aerial imagery of the country that meets the needs of local, state, regional, tribal and Federal agencies.

4. Imagery for the Nation A national aerial imagery program to collect and disseminate standardized multi-resolution products on �set� schedules Multi-resolution products (6�, 1�, 1-meter) Repeat cycles of 1 to 5 years depending on resolution Imagery in the public domain Federal Government manages the standards and acquisition processes and funds the basic products Users cost-share high-resolution products Users fund buy-up options (e.g. increased accuracy, frequency)

5. Imagery for the Nation Products (Original Proposal)meet the majority of local, state and Federal needs

6. Imagery for the Nation Products (Original Proposal)meet the majority of local, state and Federal needs

7. Imagery for the Nation Products (Original Proposal)meet the majority of local, state and Federal needs

8. Why IFTN? Reduced costs (large area contracting and efficiencies) Dependable program with known coverage and schedule Level the �playing field� and turn all the �have nots� into �haves� Meet the business needs of government everywhere in the country Provide a new model for building the NSDI

9. Origin of Proposal at NSGIC Concept proposed by Ted Koch (WI) at NSGIC Annual Conference in Austin, TX NSGIC established a committee to research needs and �brew� the concept Proposal unveiled at NSGIC Annual Conference in Rochester, NY

10. Moving to the Broader Community FGDC requested NDOP to create a taskforce to review IFTN proposal and begin developing a business plan and funding strategy Proposal reworked with NDOP to include federal needs Joint NDOP/NSGIC Committee begins to explore administrative issues related to a national program between federal, state and local agencies Return on Investment Study proposed

11. Cost Benefit Analysis Contract awarded to Perot Systems, Inc. in Dec., 2006 (funded by USGS and USDA) Western Governor�s Association objected to program design � declared it not equitable CBA released at end of July, 2007 4 alternatives evaluated to include WGA concerns Alternative 4 selected as lowest risk NDOP unanimously accepted alternative 4 at its Oct., 2007 meeting

12. Alternative #4 1-meter and 6� programs are the same 1� program changes Alaska, Hawaii, and Insular Areas stay on population density model All states in CONUS are �guaranteed� 50% coverage every three years Statewide Councils can: Buy-up additional coverage Direct the areas flown each cycle through Business Plan

13. 1� Program Coverage

14. NDOP Moves Forward NDOP assigns three subcommittees to determine how to develop IFTN Acquisitions Management Technical Specifications Program Management Work plans due in October, 2008 Subcommittees designed to develop the �next level� of detail

15. NDOP CommitteesTechnical & Programmatic Guidance

16. What and Who is NDOP?

17. Why NDOP is Successful

18. Current Committee Roles

19. Subcommittee Activities Support IFTN Program Management: propose guidelines for approval of statewide business plans and how to initiate agreements. Acquisition Management: propose guidelines on how to execute agreements through contracting agencies. Technical Specifications: propose technical guidelines and specifications, research attendant issues.

20. Program Management Propose how to implement IFTN with guidance from subcommittees & others Propose a process for receiving and approving statewide business plans Provide guidance on production schedules Propose a process for making the �hard� decisions when needed (i.e budget cut backs) Propose guidelines for adjudicating issues that arise between partners

21. Acquisition Management Provide suggested contracting/agreement policies and guidelines Create guidelines for state & local procurement through federal contracts Propose requirements for use in agreements when states assume production and QA Propose standard approaches for documenting changes or exceptions

22. Guidelines Document Suggest �ground rules� or guidelines on 1-m, 1� & 6� programs Propose a Business Plan template for use by Statewide GIS Councils Propose a project tracking tool

23. Cost Work Sheet (COST FIGURES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY)

24. Project Tracking (DATES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY)

25. Technical Specifications Propose technical specifications for: IFTN 1-meter IFTN High Resolution IFTN Non-CONUS Research additional issues: Image Compression Ground Control Point Database Other Buy-up Options

26. Proposed IFTN Programs 1-meter program Mostly NAIP specifications and standards Propose clear guidance on buy-ups and options 1� & 6� programs Identify default deliverables Propose clear guidance on buy-ups & options Propose program elements that are within a manageable production framework

27. Imagery for the Nation FGDC Project Overview This presentation was provided July 18, 2008. This presentation was provided July 18, 2008.

28. FGDC Executive Committee

29. FGDC Executive Level and IFTN April, 2008 � First FGDC Executive Committee meeting May, 2008 � FGDC Steering Committee agrees to pursue IFTN from the executive level and defines Executive Champion roles June, 2008 � National Geospatial Advisory Committee endorses IFTN with caveats June, 2008 � First meeting of IFTN Executive Champions to kick off the project August 4 � DOI Secretary Kempthorne discusses government commitment to IFTN at ESRI Users Conference

31. IFTN Phase 1 Project Define Federal imagery requirements � consistent, comprehensive documentation of Federal imagery requirements does not exist to validate or revise the proposed IFTN specifications and cycle times; includes Federal requirements for Alaska Document Federal imagery expenditures � data calls have been inconclusive Improve Federal imagery acquisition within existing resources and capabilities � Phase 1 is not seeking new funding but defining efficiencies and an enterprise approach to leverage investments across agencies Explore IFTN implementation � develop a plan based on documented requirements and to include Alaska and Hawaii Institutionalize imagery funding - explore whether and how Federal agencies can move from the �tin cup� approach to institutionalize reliable funding for a national geospatial data acquisition effort Model a process for Federal enterprise geospatial data acquisition efforts � Use a mature initiative, IFTN, to test geospatial coordination at the enterprise level and create a process applicable to other initiatives (national lidar, cadastral, transportation, etc.)

32. Outcome 1: Rescope NAIP & UAIP The primary proposed changes to the USDA National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP) are Cycle time - reducing from 5 to 3 years to achieve 1 meter national coverage Funding model - moving from �tin cup�/project based contributions to a prescribed Federal annual contribution over 3 years to complete national coverage The primary proposed change to the USGS�NGA Urban Area Imagery Partnership (UAIP) is to broaden the high-resolution (1� or better) requirements and planning process to allow for greater coordination and to potentially increase leveraging of funds and the amount of imagery data that can be acquired Timeframes: End of calendar year For NAIP it is important to note that the rescoping was initiated by USDA and NDOP through their new funding model. The IFTN project goal is to help elevate the funding commitment to the executive level and institutionalize funding. For NAIP it is important to note that the rescoping was initiated by USDA and NDOP through their new funding model. The IFTN project goal is to help elevate the funding commitment to the executive level and institutionalize funding.

33. Outcome 2: IFTN Plan Define and document Federal imagery requirements and expenditures to determine if the current IFTN vision and specifications meet Federal enterprise needs or if they should be revised Draft a plan for implementing IFTN across the Federal enterprise in partnership with state and local government, as scoped through the requirements process IFTN Plan will address AK and HI Timeframe: complete plan by end of calendar year Currently we have no comprehensive Currently we have no comprehensive

34. Beyond Phase 1 The Phase 1 IFTN Plan will define next steps within the calendar year timeframe, including how to scope Phase 2 The FGDC Steering Committee will use the Phase 1 plan as a decision point for moving forward on IFTN Phase 1 is designed to create a lasting foundation

35. Current Activities and Resources Project Charter being finalized Briefing papers available Contact list High-level gantt chart in work Work groups are active Project factsheet is in work Collaboration site in work; training being planned Executive Committee to convened today (August 19) Executive Champion and Chairs meeting being planned for September 23

36. NGAC Issues Procurement strategy Small business participation IDIQ & QBS for procurement Licensing vs. public domain Analysis of capacity and production capabilities Relationship to other initiatives (NLIP, Lidar�) Planning and business case (ROI, savings, governance) Competition with private sector Message is that NGAC issues are being addressed by the FGDC Executive Committee and through the IFTN Work Groups, and have been woven into the project plan. See more on NGAC at http://fgdc.gov/ngacMessage is that NGAC issues are being addressed by the FGDC Executive Committee and through the IFTN Work Groups, and have been woven into the project plan. See more on NGAC at http://fgdc.gov/ngac

37. THANK YOU Discussion / Questions? This presentation was provided July 18, 2008. This presentation was provided July 18, 2008.