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Notification!!!
The upcoming December 26th and January 2nd editions of NSPS News and Views will feature the "most read" articles for the year 2018. Nos. 11-20 most-read articles of 2018, Dec. 26, and Nos. 1-20 most-read articles of 2018, Jan.2.
Be sure to look for "your" favorite article!!
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There seems to be an epidemic of late with clients wanting us to certify to more than the certification on the face of the ALTA survey.
I have personally seen some of this, but not a lot more than before. I have heard of it quite a bit though. We try to control it here at our company by stating in our contract that the "The certificate will be as required by Section 7 of the ALTA/NSPS Standards." Then we add "Additional certifications may be provided on company letterhead and cross-referenced to the survey for an additional fee; however, only if the wording is agreed upon with the surveyor." When they find out it will cost more, they usually drop it.
I don't know if they just don't understand that the numbers listed in the Table A items of the certification already address a lot of what they are asking for us to certify to in a separate document, or if they are just trying to throw liability onto someone else.
I truly believe it is a combination of both. I used to think it was mostly the former, but now I think it is both, with more emphasis on the latter because they will stick in some seemingly innocuous wording that they could hang us with if we sign it as is.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai recently announced that agency will investigate if carrier companies have submitted incorrect coverage maps or violated the rules of a rural broadband auction that would have distributed funds to build out service in underserved areas. The FCC reviewed internet speed test data required for participation in the Mobility Fund Phase II which will allocate as much as $4.53 billion over the next decade to improve internet service in rural areas. To participate, service providers must submit internet coverage maps of rural areas. If the maps are not accurate, participation in the initiative could be jeopardized. A big part of the problem is that the FCC relies on telecommunications companies to report where they offer service, information the agency doesn't verify.
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A recent Government Accountability Office report published found the federal government spends billions of dollars to operate and maintain its real property assets, but can improve is management. Agencies are responsible for managing these buildings, roads, bridges and other assets efficiently and cost-effectively. GAO identified six key characteristics of effective asset management. Using quality information when making decisions about assets can help agencies ensure that they get the most value from their assets. Inventory information (e.g., asset age and location); condition information (e.g., how well the asset is performing); replacement value; and level of service (e.g., how the asset helps the agency meet its missions and strategic objectives) are important for maximizing an asset's value. NSPS has long advocated for a current, accurate inventory of all federal land holdings.
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NSPS Federal Lobbyist John "JB" Byrd participated on a conference call last week by the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC). The NGAC meets quarterly, either in person or by conference call, and provides advice to the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC). During the discussion of the Geospatial Data Act (GDA), it was noted that the bill amends the membership of the NGAC by adding a requirement that "licensed geospatial data acquisition professionals" be part of the membership. NSPS lead the effort to add this NGAC criteria to the bill, citing the lack of adequate membership among geospatial data service and acquisition providers in recent years. Among the other notable topics discussed over the 3 hour meeting included infrastructure.
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Please note that there will be no "live" presentation of the NSPS Radio Hour on December 24 nor 31. We hope everyone has a wonderful celebration of the Christmas and New Year holidays! Both dates will feature an archive of a previous show from 2018!
Those who listened to the December 17 show with Nicholas ("Miki") Schmidt, Division Chief, Science and Geospatial Services, NOAA Office for Coastal Management, learned about the annual Coastal GeoTools event, and we promised to provide information about it.
The dates for Coastal GeoTools 2019 have been set! Mark your calendars for February 11 to 14, 2019, to make sure you don’t miss the chance to share your geospatial expertise and learn from your peers. We will convene in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Coastal GeoTools is the only forum focused specifically on the applications of geospatial data and technology in the coastal zone. The primary objectives of the conference are to share information on emerging technologies and applications of data and to foster public-private sector partnerships. Registration is now available, click here to register now.
Archives for each show are typically available for listening within a few days after the show airs. To listen to archives of previous shows, visit americaswebradio.com/nsps-radio-hour.
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The latest Get Kids Into Survey! Forestry and Civil posters are now available through NSPS! Posters can be ordered at www.getkidsintosurvey.com.
Teachers and Counselors only pay shipping! Contact Trish Milburn if you have any questions.
Directions Magazine
If you could pull back the vegetation and man-made structures and have a high definition view from above, what would you learn about the landscapes and valleys below? A lot, it turns out. A significant recent effort by the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology at the University of Nevada, Reno and the United States Geological Survey utilized airborne lidar technology to produce high-resolution topographic maps of the Reno-Sparks-Carson City area.
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Sensors & Systems
National States Geographic Information Council has released the first-year report of phase one of its Geo-Enabled Elections project, highlighting the project's accomplishments in the first 12 months. These include completing a baseline assessment of how far states have come, to date, in terms of integrating geographic information systems with electoral systems, as well as assembling a team of leaders and experts to help guide the project.
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No matter what the future holds, prepare to meet challenges head on. Future-proof your resume by becoming a Certified Survey Technician (CST). This unique four-level certification program indicates official recognition by NSPS that a person can perform surveying tasks at a specific technical level.
Show what you can do! Decide between the field or office track. Visit http://www.cstnsps.com for details.
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Did you know that the CST reference book Definitions of Surveying and Associated Terms is available at www.nsps.us.com/store?
Inside GNSS
During a discussion of PNT issues at a workshop on Dec. 11, a Department of Homeland Security official mentioned that DHS was developing performance standards for GPS/GNSS receivers used in critical infrastructure.
In his introductory remarks, Rob Crane, the DHS representative to the National Coordination Office, said that, "It's the department's job to safeguard GPS signals."
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GPS World
Tuesday's scheduled launch of the first GPS III satellite has been scrubbed. According to unverified reports, lift-off was halted due to an unspecified issue with the SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 launch vehicle. This was to have been the first GPS launch aboard a SpaceX rocket, as well as the first SpaceX contracted U.S. National Security mission.
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Director, Bob Akins (OH) |
| President-Elect, Lisa Van Horn (WI) |
Director, Danny Martinez (NE) |
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Director, Cotton Jones (WY) |
| Immediate Past President, Jan Fokens (MI) |
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| Treasurer, Bob Miller (PA) |
Executive Director, Curt Sumner (MD) |
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