PNWCG GISWT Call Notes
May 11, 2009
1. GISS Survey - Kim
No additional updates. GISS and group leader meeting planned for next year.
2. GIS Data Disks - Dale
New data disks ordered. Shelley is updating all of the State data on ftp.nifc.gov, new
forest
maps loaded. Elevation data had gaps, this is being corrected.
3. GTG Update - Kim and Emmor
GTAG – 341 class moving to a 3 day class.
At the last meeting they split into various
task groups to try and establish more details and traction. Arc 9.2 is
recommended. Publishing standard for geospatial data is being worked on.
Communications group will be putting out a news letter. GSTOP is under the
data standards group. GTG group will compile a letter to the Operations group for
sponsoring the GTG. Sean Triplett is in charge of the FIMIT contract, and looking
for a total re-write next year.
4. WFDSS Update - Kim FMU definitions causing issues. Most units have polygons,
but data does not meet the new standard for WFDSS. Confirmed with Gladys that
the data requirements in WFDSS are broad, and that Unit and FMU Name are all
that is needed. Dale will work with BLM and FS in gathering this data.
5. ftp.nifc.gov Update - Kim and Dale Sean Bob, Kim, and Dale are working on a single
source (location) for the latest perimeters.
6. Resource GPS Tracking Prototype - Dale 45 SPOT GPS receivers will be purchase.
Goal is to supply all resources on the W-W forest, and 5 for Pendleton’s Type 1
team for tracking dozers (You never know where they are, sneaky little devils).
7. Google Earth - Kim and Dale. The PNW and R1 will pilot the Earth Globe this fire
season. Kim provided additional data to merge onto the globe. Access to the
Enterprise Client will be through nwportal.fs.usda.gov
7.5 The national GIS Unit solicitation calls for: “ArcGIS 9.2, or most current version,
installed with ArcInfo License.” There are backward compatibility issues so Kim
will draft a paper outlining issues. EVERYONE will prof-read. Update: All
agencies and contractors will be on 9.3 for the fire season. Non-issue.
8. GISS Training - Emmor and Dave 4 sessions next year.
9. Emmor's LIDAR Project - No updates at this time.
10. Aviation Hazard Information - Dale We now also host aviation sectional; maps for the
western US.
11. Fire Camp Locations - Emmor - Will send out a link to the final design.
12. Fire History and Fuel Treatment Poly update - Dale – BLM submitted updates to
Landfire refresh, working to compile the data
13. T&E Compilation update - Dale We should have a data set for FS, BLM, and F&WS
for the PNW.
14. Retardant Drop Monitoring - Dale BLM and FS must now provide T&E and
sensitive areas to pilots for flight planning, and host units monitor the drops
should they fall in these areas. A field data form and web input site is available,
Coverage available for the PNW showing GIS
generated locations. These will be field verified this season by the engine crews.
Field data form and web database available for inputting corrections.
16. Municipal Water Sources - Dale Still working on this, but we hope to have all FS
know locations by fire season.
15. Fire Engine Water Source - Dale
17. Target Mid-June for next call.