3D Nation Elevation Requirements and Benefits Study

The NOAA Office of Coast Survey and the USGS National Geospatial Program are partnering to conduct a follow-on study to the National Enhanced Elevation Assessment (NEEA) conducted via survey in 2010-11 and finalized in 2012 (OMB Control No. 1028-0099, https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2012/3088). This follow-on study will incorporate coastal and ocean requirements for elevation data along with a revisit of the terrestrial elevation data needs assessed in 2010 to understand how those requirements and benefits dovetail in the nearshore coastal zone. The primary tool to gather information will be a questionnaire covering a wide range of business uses that depend on 3D elevation data to inform policy, regulation, scientific research, and management decisions. NOAA, USGS and partner mapping agencies are working to improve the technology systems, data, and services that provide information about 3D data and related applications within the United States. By learning more about business uses and associated benefits that would be realized from improved 3D data, the agencies will be able to prioritize and direct investments that will best serve user needs.

The latest form for 3D Nation Elevation Requirements and Benefits Study expires 2021-05-31 and can be found here.