Feedback on the New Datums 2015 Geospatial Summit April 13 to 14, 2015 Esri Brent Jones and Kevin Kelly

Our major products/services which will be affected by the new datums: ArcGIS suite of software products Projection Engine geodetic code base Our preparations to date include: Commenced development of dynamic datum functionality –  Time-based datum transformations  Point trajectory over time due to secular and episodic motion (i.e. crustal motion and earthquakes) Preparation

We are excited because... Expected advantages of the new datums for your organization, its products, or services Of the opportunity to modernize our geodetic models and tools Of the anticipated improved awareness and importance of geodesy in GIS We are concerned because... Expected challenges of the new datums for your organization, its products, or services Many users will misunderstand and misuse dynamic datum tools A substantial demand will arise for user education Advantages / Challenges

The tools, products, or services we need most from NGS are: Transformation tools on a modern code base Consistent grid formats for all NGS products The outreach we need most (from NGS or others): Technical documentation of the new datums and their use Simple user documentation of the new datums and their use Continue hosting bi-annual summits and monthly webinars Transition Tools / Outreach Needs

NOAA Story Maps NOAA Story Maps A few cool things worth mentioning

Gulf Spill Early Restoration Projects Gulf Spill Early Restoration Projects A few cool things worth mentioning

Bathymetry and nautical chart of Gloucester Harbor Bathymetry and nautical chart of Gloucester Harbor A few cool things worth mentioning

Motion of Tectonic Plates Motion of Tectonic Plates A few cool things worth mentioning

GPS - iOS/Android - ArcGIS Online (COTS) A few cool things worth mentioning + + Bluetooth Web Service Collector for ArcGIS... Works in connected or disconnected environments

2015 Geospatial Summit April 13 to 14, 2015 Brent A. Jones, PE, PLS Thanks!