Soil Survey Database Team Accomplishments for FY2017
Created four new sub teams.
– DMU Data Population Standards
– SSD Database Resource Organization
– NCSS Characterization Database
– NASIS Worksheet Upload
Developed first draft of DMU Data Population Standards.
Created and published updated 2017 snapshot of NCSS Characterization Database.
Reviewed following proposed data model changes:
– Flooding and Ponding – Not Approved
– Geomorphic Group – Approved
– Ponding Frequency Definition – Approved
– New muaggatt table – Approved
– Project Type - Approved
Developed metadata for major update to the muaggatt table.
Begin discussions about pedon quality control and OSD database.
Created a link between Web Soil Survey and SoilWeb, which allows Web Soil Survey to function on mobile devices.
Identified all data elements used in National Interpretations.
Provided database support to the National Soil Survey Center.
