Description

Observera's Geologic Database (DB) is the result of a contract under the Innovations in Geospatial Intelligence BAA Program where we were directed to develop a Prototype Geologic Database for a major U.S. Government Agency. A shared geologic layer will enhance the ability of analysts to perform hard target analysis, detect and characterize Underground Facilities (UGFs), and improve other applications such as infrastructure analysis, weapons effects, site selections, water supply analysis, soils analysis, trafficability studies, broad area searches, road construction analysis, and natural resource assessments.

The Geologic Database is expected to benefit studies with broad strategic implications that may not currently have efficient and timely access to this type information. The overall project was organized into four-phases.

• The first two phases dealt with requirements identification and investigating
  existing data and technology standards.
• The last two phases involved designing and building a prototype Geologic
  GIS, and populating it with a sample database.

Click image to see how we engineered the design of the database in Microsoft Visio.

Features

The geologic data model developed follows the North American Data Model Concept 1 (NADM C-1), which was developed as a result of a congressional mandate known as the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 that called for a national database of geologic data and information. The architecture of the Prototype Geologic Database (its schema, vocabulary, etc.) is based on a subset of this internationally recognized and utilized concept standard. The implementation accommodates the IC’s unique requirements, yet includes all of the “best practices” for geologic data management and exchange. Other industry and government standards implemented include Federal
Geographic Data Committee compliant metadata and Open GIS Consortium compliant methods for data transfer and distribution.

• The database was implemented as an ESRI ArcGIS geodatabase.
• Web-based access and analysis tools for the Prototype Geologic Database are made available through the ESRI ArcIMS
  application.

Capabilities

The GeologicDB will deliver easily accessible, standardized, digital geology maps.

System Requirements

The database has been implemented as an ESRI Geodatabase with capabilities to be expanded to accommodate new and specialized areas of geologic data storage.

The Geologic Database is now ready to begin transition into a formal foundation feature layer for IC exploitation. The prototype product is complete and successfully accomplished all of its stated goals. It has been demonstrated to numerous IC groups to rave reviews.

Please call 800-444-6905 for more information on how you can apply this technology to your mission.

In the Chantilly, VA area? We will gladly offer you with a hands-on demonstration of the Geologic Database...call us to set up a demo!

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