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==Office of National Geodetic Survey== | ==Office of National Geodetic Survey== | ||
{{Main|U.S. National Geodetic Survey}} | {{Main|U.S. National Geodetic Survey}} | ||
The Office of National Geodetic Survey (NGS) provides the framework for all positioning activities in the nation. The foundational elements - | The Office of National Geodetic Survey (NGS) provides the framework for all positioning activities in the nation. The foundational elements - latitude, longitude, [[elevation]], shoreline information and their changes over time - contribute to informed decision making and impact a wide range of important activities including mapping and charting, navigation, flood risk determination, transportation, land use and ecosystem management. NGS' authoritative spatial data, models, and tools are vital for the protection and management of natural and manmade resources and support the economic prosperity and [[environmental health]] of the nation.<ref name="NGS"/> The NGS consists of six divisions: | ||
* '''Geodetic Services:''' provides a direct relationship between NGS and its customers through the state advisor program, geodetic equipment testing and evaluation, product evaluation, marketing, distribution, and various training programs. | * '''Geodetic Services:''' provides a direct relationship between NGS and its customers through the state advisor program, geodetic equipment testing and evaluation, product evaluation, marketing, distribution, and various training programs. | ||
* '''Spatial Reference Systems:''' maintains the Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) network and plans, coordinates and provides technical guidance for geodetic field projects and products required to preserve and develop the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS). | * '''Spatial Reference Systems:''' maintains the Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) network and plans, coordinates and provides technical guidance for geodetic field projects and products required to preserve and develop the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS). | ||