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Geographic analysis and monitoring at the United States Geological Survey

Cartography and Geographic Information Science
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https://doi.org/10.1559/152304003100011036

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Abstract

The Geographic Analysis and Monitoring (GAM) Program of the U.S. Geological Survey assesses the Nation's land surface at a variety of spatial and temporal scales to understand the rates, causes, and consequences of natural and human-induced processes and their interactions that affect the landscape over time. The program plays an important role in developing National Map tools and application. The GAM is a science and synthesis program that not only assesses the rates of changes to the Earth's land surface, but also provides reports on the status and trends of the Nation's land resources on a periodic basis, produces a land-use and land- cover database for the periodically updated map and data set-the Geographic Face of the Nation, and conducts research leading to improved understanding and knowledge about geographic processes. Scientific investigations provide comprehensive information needed to understand the environmental, resource, and economic consequences of landscape change. These analyses responds to the needs of resource managers and offers the American public baseline information to help them understand the dynamic nature of our national landscape and to anticipate the opportunities and consequences of our actions.
Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Geographic analysis and monitoring at the United States Geological Survey
Series title Cartography and Geographic Information Science
DOI 10.1559/152304003100011036
Volume 30
Issue 2
Year Published 2003
Language English
Larger Work Type Article
Larger Work Subtype Journal Article
Larger Work Title Cartography and Geographic Information Science
First page 203
Last page 210
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