Definition
Foundation data is
“ | specific information on essential features that change rarely or slowly, such as point positioning data, topographic features, elevation data, geodetic information, and safety of navigation data.[1] | ” |
“ | [g]eographic data at the foundation of government business: terrain (elevation) data, orthoimagery, and geodetic control.[2] | ” |
References
- ↑ U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joint Pub. 2-03: Geospatial Intelligence Support to Joint Operations, Glossary, at GL-5 (Mar. 22, 2007) (full-text).
- ↑ Licensing Geographic Data and Services, Glossary, at 274.