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About The Delaware DataMIL
The Delaware DataMIL (Data Mapping and Integration Laboratory) initially began as a pilot project for the USGS National Map. It serves Delaware's Spatial Data Framework, or basic map datasets, on which state agencies, local and county governments, academic GIS users, and the private sector can use for their own needs. The primary impetus was to foster collaboration among data producers at the local, county, state and federal levels and incorporate local knowledge to update digital datasets and hard-copy maps at all levels.
The Framework datasets are considered the most current and up-to-date base map information available. For each framework data set, a steward is identified to take ownership and mainatain the only "official" dataset for that part of the Framework. DataMIL can be viewed as the "middle-man" between the data producing stewards and GIS data users.
Delaware's Spatial Data Framework is organized into nine dataset categories. Each category may contain several unique datasets.
- Boundaries
- County Parcels
- Water Features
- Transportation
- Elevation
- Geodetic Control
- Surface Cover
- Geographic Names
- Aerial Imagery
The DataMIL was originally developed by Research and Data Management
Services within Information Technology, University of Delaware. It is currently maintained by the Delaware Geological Survey (DGS) and served via the
internet through the State of Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI).
About GeoNetwork opensource
This site is powered by
GeoNetwork opensource 2.2.
GeoNetwork opensource is a standardized and decentralized spatial
information management environment, designed to enable access to geo-referenced databases,
cartographic products and related metadata from a variety of sources, enhancing the spatial
information exchange and sharing between organizations and their audience, using the capacities
of the internet. This approach of geographic information management aims at facilitating a wide
community of spatial information users to have easy and timely access to available spatial data
and to existing thematic maps that might support informed decision making.
Maps, including those derived from satellite imagery, are effective
communicational tools and play an important role in the work of various types
of users:
- Decision Makers: e.g. Sustainable development planners and humanitarian and emergency managers in need of quick, reliable and up to date user-friendly cartographic products as a basis for action and better plan and monitor their activities.
- GIS Experts in need of exchanging consistent and updated geographical data.
- Spatial Analysts in need of multidisciplinary data to perform preliminary geographical analysis and reliable forecasts to better set up appropriate interventions in vulnerable areas.
The main goal of the GeoNetwork opensource software is to
improve the accessibility of a wide variety of data, together with the associated information,
at different scale and from multidisciplinary sources, organized and documented in a standard
and consistent way.
The challenge is to enhance the data exchange and sharing between the
organizations to avoid duplication, increase the cooperation and coordination of efforts in
collecting data and make them available to benefit everybody, saving resources and at the
same time preserving data and information ownership.
FAO and
WFP, and more recently
UNEP, have combined their research
and mapping expertise to develop GeoNetwork opensource as a common strategy
to effectively share their spatial databases including digital maps, satellite images
and related statistics. The three agencies make extensive use of computer-based data
visualization tools, known as Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing
(RS) software, mostly to create maps that combine various layers of information.
GeoNetwork opensource provides them with the capacity to access a wide selection
of maps and other spatial information stored in different databases around the world through
a single entry point.
GeoNetwork opensource has been
developed to connect spatial information communities and their data using
a modern architecture, which is at the same time powerful and low
cost, based on the principles of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and
International and Open Standards for services and protocols
(a.o. from ISO/TC211 and
OGC).
Read more On GN's web site.
Copyright Information
Delaware DataMIL Proprietary Rights
The Delaware DataMIL is maintained by the Delaware Geological Survey (DGS) and served via the internet through the State of Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI). The original design and development work was done as a joint project of the University of Delaware Research and Data Management Services (UD RDMS) DGS, the Office of State Planning Coordination (OSPC) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Proprietary rights to the DataMIL information and web site are as follows:
General conditions:
Questions or requests regarding permissions may be sent by e-mail to datamil-dgs@udel.edu. Generally, you may access the information, create and download maps, and download data, without restriction. The data are all in the public domain, although proper citation of the data sources is appreciated.
The Delaware DataMIL also invites users to report errors or possible errors in any of the DataMIL Delaware Spatial Data Framework layers through the contact us option offered in the Map Lab. The DataMIL staff will deliver reported errors to the appropriate Data Steward for the particular Framework layer involved for resolution, correction and replacement in DataMIL.
Citation of material:
When using DataMIL materials in print or digital form, please include prominently displayed, proper citations. In web publications, credit can be provided by including the citation on the page AND a link to the Delaware DataMIL at http://datamil.delaware.org/.
Copyrights:
The architecture, graphical design and graphical elements, DataMIL logo, project-specific programming and other project-specific, implementation details of the components and entirety of the Delaware DataMIL web site and supporting applications are protected by copyright. The supporting applications include, but are not limited to, the Map Production Laboratory, Tiled Data Distribution Site, and DataMIL Catalog. The work is protected under United States copyright law and other international copyright treaties and conventions.
For permission to use the design and implementation of the GIS components of the site, send the request to datamil-dgs@udel.edu.
Trademarks:
The terms Delaware DataMIL, DataMIL, DataMIL Catalog, Map Lab, and Data Mapping and Integration Laboratory are unregistered trademarks of the Delaware Geological Survey and the University of Delaware, and State of Delaware. The Marks of third parties may also be displayed on this web site. Nothing contained in this web site should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use permission by the Delaware DataMIL Project of these third-party Marks.
Supporting Software:
References to and use of the software used in the DataMIL Project are governed by the contracts and copyrights of the companies that developed the software. Consult their web sites for clarification and details.
Content Accuracy, Completeness, and Usability of DataMIL Data and Information:
We make a strong effort to provide accurate, complete, usable, and timely information through the DataMIL web site. However, the sole responsibility for each underlying data layer lies with the individual data providers. Warnings, limitation and other liabilities associated with each layer are described generally and jointly by the metadata along with the data providers' web sites and internal documentation.
Some data and information accessed through these pages may, of necessity, be preliminary in nature. These data and information are provided with the understanding that they are not guaranteed to be correct or complete. Users are cautioned to consider carefully the provisional nature of these data and information before using them for decisions that concern personal or public safety or the conduct of business that involves substantial monetary or operational consequences. Conclusions drawn from, or actions undertaken based on such data and information are the sole responsibility of the user.
Disclaimer:
The Delaware DataMIL web site is a service to the general GIS community. Because the Internet is not a secure network, the DataMIL staff recommends that any materials downloaded from the site should be checked for computer viruses prior to use so as to avoid any potential damage to your system, software and/or data.
Warranty and Limitation of Liability:
THE INFORMATION AND/OR MATERIALS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PROVIDED "AS IS," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
The Delaware DataMIL, Delaware Geological Survey, University of Delaware, State of Delaware and its agencies, and the United States Geological Survey shall not be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages related to your decision to use any of the information and/or materials listed and/or posted on this home page, even if any of these parties are advised of the possibility of such damage.
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