This team consists of field level staff with a wide range of database skills and perspectives that will assist with decision-making and create outcomes that better serve the database needs of the SSD. The team has a balanced approach of improving the existing infrastructure coupled with developing new innovative approaches. While the National Soils Information System database (NASIS) will be a major focus of the team, we will also be discussing the full suite of interconnected SSD corporate databases and associated software.
Coordinate and support database activities across the SSD
Identify database-related training needs
Identify new database-related software, tools, and procedures
Review and organize new database tools and ideas
Serve as a clearinghouse for proposed NASIS and SSURGO data model changes
The Database Team meets for 2 hours via skype and teleconference on the last Tuesday of every month. The Meeting Minutes and Action Items documents contain all minutes and action items since the Database Team began meeting monthly in April 2017.
