Us Army Corps of Engineers

Engineering and Design: Geospatial Data Systems (Engineer Manual Em 1110-1-2909) Us Army Corps of Engineers

The purpose of this manual is to provide detailed technical guidance and procedures for compliance with Engineer Regulation (ER) 1110-1-8156. The regulation establishes general criteria and presents policy and guidance for the acquisition, processing, storage, distribution, and utilization of nontactical geospatial data throughout the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Detailed technical guidance and requirements are stated, and standards for Geospatial Data and Systems are identified. This manual is in compliance with Executive Order (EO) 12906, Coordinating Geographic Data Acquisition and Access, and with the National Spatial Data Infrastructure and Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Circular A-16, Coordination of Geographic Information and Related Spatial Data Activities. This manual also supports OMB's Electronic Government and Government Management Reform initiatives.