NASIS: Basic (NRCS-NEDC-000180)
Overview
This training will provide personnel with the basic concepts of using the National Soil System Information software and of populating the NASIS database. This training covers the major topics of populating, editing, reporting, and interpreting soils data using the NASIS software.
Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
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Perform NASIS software interface navigation and operation procedures.
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Explain basic NASIS data concepts.
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Explain the difference between aggregated and point data.
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Explain the basic database structure and content.
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Perform soil survey data population and management using standard conventions.
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Perform data calculations and validations.
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Query the database, generate standard reports, and export data using existing scripts.
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Write basic queries.
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Use the NASIS online HELP system.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of soil survey data and procedures.
Duration
Precourse: none
Course: 32 hours
Post course: none
Target Audience
Any National Cooperative Soil Survey partner
NEDC Contact
Ron Desrosiers
Technical Coordinator
Paul Finnell
Enrollment
Go to AgLearn to request enrollment in NASIS – Basic (NRCS-NEDC-000180).
