1. Considerations and parameters
NRIS Lichen Submodule
Considerations and parameters

2. Considerations “Business” need User community
What function(s) would it fill or meet?
User community
Who would use it?
Who supplies data?
Components of the submodule
Data entry / data management
Outputs - Applications
Sponsor

3. Business Needs Support FS lichen data collection and management
Supply interpretations and other outputs
PSD process
AQRV requirements

4. User Community Data “Collectors” Information Users
Persons that collect and use raw lichen data
Information Users
Air quality program

5. Components Data entry / data management capabilities Metadata
Applications
Standard reports
Interpretation generators
External data sources
Data catalog
Internet presence

6. Sponsor Sponsor Affirm business need
Required for success
From “management”
Regional Office, preferably several, Director level
WO, Director level
Affirm business need
Elevate and maintain priority of NRIS program of work
Funding
Formal acceptance