To accelerate the development of
priority spatial data sets to assist in solving environmental,
planning and management problems
To foster the research,
development, and sharing of spatial data collection, management,
and analytical techniques
To foster education and training
in usage of spatial analysis technologies that will benefit our society.
VISION STATEMENT
Plan to have a significant role in supporting our society's changing
needs for environmental information. Imagine what society needs and
what USGS, Georgia Tech and supporting Agencies can produce for the
21st Century. Imagine new organizational structures to best attain
this. To work with environmental data, spatial data analyses, and
spatial technologies research and education to help our society
improve the quantity and quality of all of our lives.