Technical Support Coordination
Technical Support Coordination - Integration of support capabilities in the areas of GIS and Remote Sensing is critical to the success of scientific data collection and integration for all of GCMRC’s research and monitoring projects. Technical Support Coordination requires effective communication with Researchers, Program Managers and GIS and DASA personnel to facilitate collection and delivery of information that complies with GCMRC Data Standards. Coordination entails evaluation of requests and scheduling of the appropriate equipment, materials, services and personnel required to implement research activities. Examples of Technical Support requests include:
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- Copies of existing map products and aerial photo sets.
- Processing requests to GIS for new map products.
- Scheduling Field Equipment (i.e. Computers, handheld GPS units, digital cameras, etc.).
- Scheduling personnel required to assist with field work.
- Consultation with GIS personnel for recommendations on data collection methods to achieve effective integration with the GIS.
- Consultation with Data Base personnel for advice on data collection formatting to achieve effective integration with the GCMRC Data Base.
Additionally, future dissemination of essential information to researchers related to permitting procedures, trip planning and survey and technical support requests will necessitate utilization of the GCMRC web page. Development of a Research Coordination and Support Program web page will include information pages and access to on-line forms to submit requests for scheduling river trips, and survey and technical support. The web pages will be developed in cooperation with the Information Office staff.