Question 1: How would you rate your GIS experience level?
- Expert: 42.11%
- Average: 52.63%
- Novice: 5.26%
Question 2: Which Software Packages do you use...
- Esri-55
- MapInfo- 1
- Microstation- 3
- GeoMedia- 2
- AutoCAD- 7
- Google Maps/ Earth- 19
- Open-source Web- 5
- Open-source Desktop- 13
- 1 to 25 times per year- 55.36%
- 26-50 times per year- 35.71%
- I am addicted to GeoStor (50+)- 8.93%
Question 4: I need the ability to... (Ranked on a scale of 1-5 in order of need)
- Clip/Zip/Ship - 4.12 out of 5
- FTP- 3.98 out of 5
- Data sent to email- 3.93 out of 5
- Web Services- 3.82 out of 5
- Project data- 3.70 out of 5
Question 5: Do you currently use GeoStor's web services?
- Yes- 54.39%
- No- 35.09%
- GeoStor has web services- 10.53%
Question 6: Please rank the following possible download options for GeoStor.
- Option 1- Current system of clip/zip/ship -> E-mail- 2.5 out of 3
- Option 2- Current system with desktop download option- 1.88 out of 3
- Option 3- I don't care as long as I get the data- 1.63 out of 3
Question 7: True of False: I would rather connect to GeoStor through Web Services rather than request a download.
- True- 38.6%
- False- 35.09%
- I do not care- 26.32%
Question 8: I would like to see GeoStor implement more open-source technology and features.
- True- 45.61%
- False- 3.51%
- I do not care- 50.88%
Question 9: Comments
There were some great comments from the 57 respondents. Some of them are worth mentioning/ answering since many of you may have the same questions.
A) Historic Maps- One respondent raised the question of an historic maps layer. There are currently download options on GeoStor for Historic Maps from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (http://www.geostor.arkansas.gov/G6/Home.html?id=ec5d9617d40f206dfdd7a45e1028acb6) and General Land Office Plats (http://www.geostor.arkansas.gov/G6/Home.html?q=GLO) thanks to the Commissioner of State Lands Office and the work of the folks at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The AGIO is also developing a substantial data archival plan to make sure that digital snapshots of the state's GIS data are preserved for future generations needing historical data from our current digital age. These are just a few historic map initiatives underway, but if you have any questions or suggestions, please let us know.
B) "Develop a site optimized for mobile devices."
Responsive web design for mobile devices will be a feature in the GeoStor upgrade. Shelby Johnson will be all the beta testing we need on this component...
C) "Design a site with an increased emphasis on 'information' sharing as well as data sharing."
This will be one of the main goals of the GeoStor upgrade. All of the GeoStor frontend code, files, and even the search database will be available in a public repository on GitHub. GeoStor will also have a built in blog and relevant information for the state's GIS community will be on the front-page. In short, information sharing will be a substantial component to the new GeoStor.
D) "Make it faster"
We are working on this one...
E) "A larger, longer lasting thumbnail screen"
Thumbnails will have a completely different look, will be more aesthetically pleasing, and give you a better idea of what data you are downloading.
F) "Can you wait 3 years [to upgrade GeoStor], I'll be retired by then!! lol"
We could, but what is the fun in that? haha
Thank you for taking the time to fill out the survey. If you haven't completed the survey, please take a moment to do so. We are listening and your comments, ideas, questions, limericks, etc and they are vital in determining future GeoStor enhancements. GeoStor exists to provide you with information and data, so let us know what you want. If you would like to make direct comments regarding this subject, shoot us an e-mail at GeoStor@Arkansas.gov.
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