Geospatial Resource Integration in Support of Homeland Defense and Security

David Foster and Christopher Mayfield
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David Foster: Cherokee Nation Technology Solutions (CNTS), San Antonio, TX, USA
Christopher Mayfield: NORAD-NORTHCOM Command and Control, Peterson AFB, CO, USA & Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, CA, USA

International Journal of Applied Geospatial Research (IJAGR), 2016, vol. 7, issue 4, 53-63

Abstract: The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has faced numerous challenges within the realm of Geospatial Information Systems and Science in fostering a Common Operational Picture suitable to homeland defense and security. This paper details the challenges and successes since September 11th, 2001 to build common ground for all federal, state, local governments, and non-government organizations that depend on geospatial data to provide for the safety and security of the Nation. An analysis of the protracted integration of commercial GIS technologies within the DoD and the speed, openness, and scale this expertise can bring is discussed as an issue for the Federal response to disasters. Finally, distinct successes of collaboration and integration of common standards and data currently in use at military commands is discussed as a robust path to improve future geospatial efforts.

Date: 2016
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