Absent a report from USGS, Howard Pike reported that a larger test area was needed and that USGS now has a full quad of data. Emerge has reconfigured their IMU and sensor and expect to product higher spatial quality data on the order of several meters. The group noted the value of both providing the data and in increasing general awareness of the value of digital orthoimagery. Digital Ortho Quarter-Quads Report. Howard Pike indicated that 4 CD's had been completed with data in a compressed format.
Distribution is pending receipt of CD production equipment.
County level distribution is expected with counties acting as regional distributors. Todd Fabozzi suggested that regional councils could provide a role where county capability may not be available such as in the capital district. Regional councils are created as a service to counties and make a logical cooperator. Todd also noted that the data cooperative agreement does not allow re-distribution of a primary custodian's data and that this would need to be addressed along with the data delivery. Howard agreed to use the regional councils with distribution authority being provided to recipients.