The GeoPDF Project: Creating Maps for the Non-Mapper

Abstract

Organizations that use geospatial data have valuable information locked inside complex applications that only a small number of professionals understand and know how to use effectively. This poses a significant challenge to those attempting to transfer this information to less-skilled end users. United States Army operational and humanitarian missions rely heavily on such data, but many of its Soldiers do not have the time, training, or resources to translate it into actionable information. The United States Army Geospatial Center (AGC) (formerly known as the Topographic Engineering Center), Alexandria, Virginia, discovered and embraced an innovative means of converting complex, intricate National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) and United States Geological Survey (USGS) geospatial information system (GIS) and map data into the portable document format (PDF) developed by Adobe(trademark) that lets users understand and exploit data without requiring advanced training in GIS applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA560231

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  • Raymond G. Caputo

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  • United States Army Engineer School

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  • Human Systems

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  • Digital Maps
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  • Geographic Information Systems
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  • Geospatial Engineering
  • Geospatial Intelligence
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  • United States
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