Open-File Report 2013–1023
AbstractIn 2012 the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) National Geospatial Program (NGP) funded a study to develop a conceptual prototype for a new National Elevation Dataset (NED) design with expanded capabilities to generate and deliver a suite of bare earth and above ground feature information over the United States. This report details the research on identifying operational requirements based on prior research, evaluation of what is needed for the USGS to meet these requirements, and development of a possible conceptual framework that could potentially deliver the kinds of information that are needed to support NGP’s partners and constituents. This report provides an initial proof-of-concept demonstration using an existing dataset, and recommendations for the future, to inform NGP’s ongoing and future elevation program planning and management decisions. The demonstration shows that this type of functional process can robustly create derivatives from lidar point cloud data; however, more research needs to be done to see how well it extends to multiple datasets. |
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Stoker, J.M., Heidemann, Hans Karl, Evans, G.A., and Greenlee, S.K, 2013, A conceptual prototype for the next-generation national elevation dataset: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2013–1023, 52 p.
Abstract
Introduction
The National Enhanced Elevation Assessment
Current State of Development
New Capabilities the NED 2.0/3DEP Must Have to Best Meet Business Use Requirements
A Conceptual Model for the Next-Generation NED 2.0/3DEP
Considerations for Future Work
Conclusions
References Cited