1. Government Survey Results
Government Membership Surveyed: 1148
Sample Size: 149 (13%)
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2. Government Sections Represented
Data are probably biased toward Federal level
May have some relevance at State and Local levels
Relevance to Regional, Tribal or Other levels questionable
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3. Respondent Job Titles 60 50 40 Responses 30 20 10 Titles 54 36 34 25
Research /
Executive
Program Staff
Technician
Scientist
Director / Sr.
Manager
Titles
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Question No.: G02-01

4. Respondents’ Level of Purchasing Authority80 68 60 49
Number of Respondents 40 26 20 6
Specify
Recommend
Authorize
None
Requirements
Level of Purchasing Authority
Nearly 20% of respondents have actual purchasing authority; Over 95% can influence requirements / purchases
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Question No.: G03-01

5. Government User Estimate of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Activities Change 2000-200480 72 70 60 50
Responses 40 37 30 26 20 10 10 4
Probable
Little or No
5-20% Modest
20-40%
> 40%
Decline
Growth
Growth
Substantial
Dramatic
Growth
Growth
Growth Estimates
More than 80% estimate that photogrammetry and remote sensing activities will grow over the next five years; over 30% estimate substantial to dramatic growth
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Question No.: G08-01

6. Most Important Government Mission Activities*
Mapping
Earth Natural Science Research
Natural Resource Management
Transportation
Government Services
Technology Development
Information and Services
Forestry
Agriculture
Data Archive Management
Environmental Services
Mapping is the most Important Government Mission followed by
Earth Natural Science Rsch, Natural Resource Mgmt and Transportation
Regulatory Oversight/Enforcement
Utilities
Public Safety
Property Taxation
Hazard Mitigation
Resource Assessment/Measurement 5 10 15 20 25 30
Number of Responses
Health Services, Insurance, Legislative/Legal Enforcement, Mining, and Telecommunications dropped out.
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*Check 1 of previous 3
Question No.: G05-01

7. Most Important Agency Missions
Mission Activities
Federal
State
Regional
Local
Other
Totals
Mapping 16 3 6 25
Earth/Natural 20 2 22
Science
Natural Resource 10 10 1 21
Management
Utilities 1 13 1 3 18
Government Services 5 1 6 1 13
Technology 10 10
Development
While Federal level generally has across the board interest, States appear to be focused on Natural Resource Management and Utilities.
Least Important:
Health Services
Insurance
Telecommunications
Mining
Legislative/
Legal Enforcement
Opportunity?
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Question No.: G05-01

8. Overall External Factors
Most Likely to Affect Mission Activities *
Funding/Budget Changes is the Most Affective External Factor
Probable Funding Budget Changes
Technology Evolution
Changes in Customer Needs
Commercialization/Privatization of
Government Functions
External Influences
Politics/External Lobbying
New/Anticipated Legislation
Impact of
Climate/Hazards/Disasters
Media/Public Opinion
Data Access/Supply/Cost
Agency History/Credibility 50
100
150
Number of Responses
Funding/Budget Changes, Technology, and Customer Needs
compose > 55% of the affective factors
Political Factors compose about
30% Commercialization/ Privatization, Politics/Lobbying, Legislation
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* Pick up to 3
Question No.: G06

9. Top three external factors: Budget, Technology, and Customer
By Government Section, External Factors Most Likely to Affect Mission Activities *
Top three external factors:
Budget, Technology, and Customer
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*Pick up to 3
Question No.: Cross Reference G01 & G

10. External Factors Most Likely to Affect Agency Performance*
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*Pick 1
Question No.: G07-01

11. Estimated Annual Government Investments 2000-2004
Train/Educate USG Employees: $35M
Research New Types RS Data: $150M
New Types Satellite-based RS Data: $145M
New Types Aircraft-based RS Data: $180M
Purchase RS Data for Operational Applications: $185M
RS Technology: $775M
Total $1470M
$ CY 2000 Constant
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CY 2000

12. Expected Government Hiring in Remote Sensing
and Photogrammetry 60 49 50 40 40
Number of Respondents 30 30 20 10 10 7 7 6
Don't
None
1 to 5
5 to 10
10 to
20 to
> 50
Know 20 50
Number of Hires
Out-sourcing seems to be impacting government hiring.
Long term issue: “Graying” of the workforce.
Is Government the number one employer or are private companies ?
CY 2000
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Question No.: G14-01

13. Are these policies in conflict with commercial interests?
Agency Policies Re: Access and Distribution of Its Own Remote Sensing Data Holdings
Are these policies in conflict with commercial interests?
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Question No.: G16-01

14. “If you come to a crossroads, take it” (Y. Berra)
Management Structure Direction
11%
No Change
Top Down Departmental
Structure
25%
49%
Matrix Management
Architecture
Broad, Single-Layer
Team/Collaborative
Structure
15%
“If you come to a crossroads, take it” (Y. Berra)
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Question No.: G17-01

15. Government Survey Conclusions
Government activities in photogrammetry and remote sensing will increase through This will probably have positive growth effect on RSI Market
Budget, Technology, and Customer Needs appear to be factors most likely to affect mission activities; Political Considerations follow
A large % of respondents “Don’t Know” how much will be invested in various RS-related areas out to 2004; probably related to the strong relevance of budget affecting mission activities
However, investment in RS-related areas will probably continue at present levels out to 2004
Government hiring in remote sensing and photogrammetry will remain at current low levels
The assertion that government competes with the private sector in the distribution of RS data gains credence based on agency policies
Government management structure will probably remain as is through 2004
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