BTAA-GIN Geodata Collection Strategic Roadmap¶
The BTAA-GIN Program launched a new initiative in 2024 to collect, store, and distribute open geodata.
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1. Set up storage & pilot workgroup (2024 Q1-Q2)¶
Pilot Workgroup¶
- Establish the Geodata Collection Pilot Working Group.
- Research existing geodata archiving practices across the BTAA region.
- Create an initial set of test datasets.
Technology¶
- Establish Amazon cloud storage (S3) accounts for data storage.
- Develop techniques within GBL Admin for basic ingest of datasets.
- Test adding sample datasets to Amazon S3.
Recruitment and staffing¶
- Assess current team capabilities and identify gaps in skill or resources.
- Draft job description Program and Outreach Coordinator.
- Advertise the position.
Documentation¶
- Obtain official approval of the BTAA-GIN Geodata Collection Strategic Plan.
- Create and publish a Geodata Collection Implementation Plan that expands on the Strategic Plan.
2. Develop Curation Plan and explore technology enhancements (2024 Q3-Q4)¶
Pilot Workgroup¶
- Determine staging environment for sharing datasets
- Select a broader range of sample data.
- Add sample data to staging area.
- Determine minimum metadata requirements.
- Analyze and test new GBL Admin features for data management.
- Integrate new sample data into the pilot.
- Determine batch upload needs.
- Sunset the pilot workgroup.
Technology¶
- Set up staging area (Box).
- Implement new GBL Admin features as needed for data management. (i.e. fixity checks, administrative metadata views).
- Begin planning for how to incoportate batch ingest functionality in GBL Admin.
- Redesign the Geoportal interface to improve discovery and access for the Geodata Collection on the development branch.
Recruitment and staffing¶
- Continue process for interviewing for new position
- Finalize the hiring process and onboard new hire
Curation Plan development¶
- Identify the themes of geospatial data to be included in the collection.
- Define curation criteria, including data selection, acquisition, and quality control.
- Update the GeoBTAA Metadata Application Profile as needed.
Documentation¶
- Document the setup and configuration processes for S3 accounts and asset management tools.
- Document pilot testing procedures and decisions.
- Document and publish the curation plan.
3. Begin active curation and communication (2025 Q1-Q2)¶
Communication¶
- Identify key stakeholders.
- Develop communication strategies (frequency, channels, and content).
- Prepare communication templates and materials.
Technology¶
- Transition the updated Geoportal interface from the development branch to the live environment.
- Implement batch ingest functionality in GBL Admin.
Active curation process¶
- Establish curation cycles.
- Implement data quality checks and validation processes.
- Ingest and publish assets as identified in Communication and Curation Plans.
4. Outreach and evaluation (2025 Q3-Q4)¶
Outreach¶
- Create an outreach schedule for engaging with the community, including presentations at conferences.
- Conduct educational sessions on data curation as webinars or workshops.
- Design and distribute outreach materials to highlight the project's features and benefits.
Assessment and Feedback¶
- Assess the project's impact on users and stakeholders.
- Evaluate how well the curation plan functions.
Monitoring and Evaluation¶
- Set up monitoring tools for the new systems.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the curation process, identifying areas for improvement or adjustment.
Continuous Improvement¶
- Establish mechanisms for regularly updating the project based on stakeholder feedback and evolving requirements.
- Plan for next phases of project expansion.