1. 1 Virginia Geographic Information Network www.vita.virginia.gov Commonwealth of Virginia LIDAR Acquisition Plan John Scrivani Geospatial Program Manager VGIN Board Meeting Chester, Virginia October 8, 2014 www.vita.virginia.gov 1

2. 2 Virginia Geographic Information Network 2007/2008: Initial Needs Assessment / CBA May 2010: Elevation Working Group Kickoff May 2011: NEEA Survey - Elevation Working Group 2011 to 2014: VGIN Coordination of Projects May 2014: Lidar Acquisition Plan Development - Elevation Working Group www.vita.virginia.gov Brief History of LIDAR in Virginia

3. 3 Virginia Geographic Information Network www.vita.virginia.gov

4. 4 Virginia Geographic Information Network Virginia 3DEP Benefits www.vita.virginia.gov

5. 5 Virginia Geographic Information Network National 3DEP Program The primary goal is to systematically collect enhanced elevation data in the form of high-quality Lidar data over the entire US (IFSAR for Alaska). The 3DEP initiative is based on the results of the National Enhanced Elevation Assessment, which indicated an optimal benefit to cost ratio for Quality Level 2 (QL2) data collected over 8-years to complete national coverage. The implementation model for 3DEP is based on multi-agency partnership funding for acquisition www.vita.virginia.gov

6. 6 Virginia Geographic Information Network Other Reports Governor’s Commission on Climate Change (2008) Recommendation 14N. The General Assembly should provide funding for the Virginia Geographic Information Network to acquire and process LiDAR data for the entire state. LiDAR data should be first acquired for the coastal zone, which will cost approximately $6 million, and then for the rest of the state. VIMS Recurrent Flooding Study Finding 3. Data is often lacking for comprehensive and/or fine resolution analysis of flood risks in the region. Recommendation 2. The State should initiate identification, collection and analysis of data needed to support effective planning for response to recurrent flooding issues in Virginia. www.vita.virginia.gov

7. 7 Virginia Geographic Information Network www.vita.virginia.gov

8. 8 Virginia Geographic Information Network www.vita.virginia.gov

9. 9 Virginia Geographic Information Network Funding Partners USGS FEMA NRCS NGA www.vita.virginia.gov DMME The Nature Conservancy UVA ODU Page County Fairfax County HRPDC HRSD

10. 10 Virginia Geographic Information Network Plan Outline Business Needs Priority Areas and Quality Specifications State Specifications Derived Products Funding Approach Coordination Role Data Distribution Training and Support www.vita.virginia.gov

11. 11 Virginia Geographic Information Network www.vita.virginia.gov

12. 12 Virginia Geographic Information Network Quality Level 2 (0.7m NPS, 9.25 cm vertical) w/ additional specifications 1.Collection areas – whole counties 2.Tiles: VBMP tiling scheme 3.DEM: 2.5 ft cell size 4.Tidal coordination: +/- 2hrs of low tide 5.Datums: most current NAD83, NAVD88, most current Geoid 6.Coordinate System – Virginia State Plane www.vita.virginia.gov

13. 13 Virginia Geographic Information Network Coordination –Use USGS Geospatial Product and Service Contracts (GPSC) –VGIN acting as the representative of state and local partners –Project tracking –Quality reviews Data Distribution –All public domain –USGS, NOAA, GARDEN Sites Training and Support –Regional training programs with university partners www.vita.virginia.gov

14. 14 Virginia Geographic Information Network Estimated costs ProjectCost 1. Piedmont Shenandoah Valley$1.86 million 2. New River Valley VA$1.89 million 3. Eastern Shore VA$ 418 thousand 4. Southwest VA$1.80 million 5. Southside VA$1.76 million www.vita.virginia.gov

15. 15 Virginia Geographic Information Network 3DEP Grant Program Pre-proposal due: Oct 10, 2014 Proposal due: Nov 21, 2104 www.vita.virginia.gov

16. 16 Virginia Geographic Information Network Questions? www.vita.virginia.gov