LizardTech / GeoExpress

The GeoExpress NPS contract has been renewed for an additional calendar year. Many thanks to the Natural Resources & Lands programs for making these services are available to all NPS.

The GeoExpress 8 client is available and can be attained through the EGIS website or your GIS coordinator.

Recommendations to use/optimize use for the NPS:

• Install - use sidlic.nps.gov to access data cartridge (Tools > Data Cartridge > Use network ECM)
• What is the Data Cartridge? - NPS purchases 3TB of compression (data cartridge) capability per year. The Data Cartridge is the method that Lizardtech uses to monitor use.
• Important! The data cartridge is consumed the first time an image file is compressed, mosaiced, etc. Subsequent compressions do not consume cartridge. The recommended data flow is as follows:
  • Create a test image prior to processing or batch processing imagery (NOTE: tagging as test image does not consume data cartridge)
  • Process raw imagery and create lossless .sid
  • Store/archive lossless .sid file(s) for future processing
  • Important! Subsequent GeoExpress processing does not consume data cartridge.
  • Continue with work flow re-projecting, color balancing, mosaicing, additional data compression, etc.
• Some data which is available or in process:
  • National Geographic TOPO! - procured through NPS Fire program. Data available as lossless .sid. Available through Regional GIS coordinators, Fire program and EGIS.
  • DOQQ - Work in progress lead by NR.
• LizardTech site - Note knowledgebase under support.