Last updated on 2/28/2011 5:43:04 PM.
This data layer identifies communication tower points recognized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This dataset includes points from the conterminous US, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.
The points available in WFDSS are a merged dataset containing the following files from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) GIS page:
Data Processing:
Attributes were stripped from this data layer. Only fields indicating the tower type, the necessary FID, and the shape field were included. Data points that were outside of the WFDSS Geographic Area Boundary were not included in dataset. The final dataset was re-projected using the "GCS" coordinate system, and the datum "North American Datum 83".
Caution: The data displayed in WFDSS are intended for STRATEGIC USE ONLY. Always verify the positional accuracy of the data with local knowledge.
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National (Clipped to the WFDSS GA Boundary layer) |
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GCS, NAD 83 |
The WFDSS application is "data rich". It requires data which is spatially oriented and graphically displays information to support wildland fire and other natural resource decisions. Due to the type and number of interagency spatial data sets required in April 2009 an interagency GIS Team was formed to provide data support for WFDSS. This Team is responsible for acquiring, consolidating, and validating their agency spatial and tabular data. In addition this team developed and maintained communications among local, regional, and national agency personnel to improve the collection process and provide explicit guidance on data needs. The members of the WFDSS GIS Team are:
Table 1: WFDSS GIS Team Contacts
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Amanda Rumsey
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Susan McClendon |
Jill Kuenzi
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Joseph Kafka |
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Andrew Bailey |
Skip Edel |
Julie Osterkamp
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Jennifer L. Jenkins BLM-Alaska Fire Service 907.356.5587 send email
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