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FOSS4G NA 2024 - Open Source in US Census Bureau Geographic Update Applications - Emily Vratarich
Manage episode 461965975 series 3234430
The presentation discusses the Geographic Update Partnership Software (GUPS) used by the U.S. Census Bureau, which leverages open-source tools to streamline geospatial data updates. The software, developed on QGIS since 2015, enhances collaboration with local governments, allowing automated and manual updates of geographic features. A demo showcases user-friendly tools for boundary adjustments, aiming to replace traditional paper methods. Highlights ๐ GUPS enhances geographic data updates at the Census Bureau using open-source software. ๐ ๏ธ Developed on QGIS, it offers a no-cost solution for local government partners. ๐ Features real-time collaboration and online accessibility, eliminating software downloads. โ๏ธ Integrates powerful tools for automated and manual change creation. โ๏ธ GUPS Web is a cloud-native application, improving scalability and processing. ๐ Open-source allows for security enhancements and community support. ๐ Plans to expand functionalities for various Census programs through 2030. For more content like this check out www.projectgeospatial.com #OpenSource #Geospatial #CensusBureau #GIS #GUPS #DataManagement #Innovation
362 episodes
Manage episode 461965975 series 3234430
The presentation discusses the Geographic Update Partnership Software (GUPS) used by the U.S. Census Bureau, which leverages open-source tools to streamline geospatial data updates. The software, developed on QGIS since 2015, enhances collaboration with local governments, allowing automated and manual updates of geographic features. A demo showcases user-friendly tools for boundary adjustments, aiming to replace traditional paper methods. Highlights ๐ GUPS enhances geographic data updates at the Census Bureau using open-source software. ๐ ๏ธ Developed on QGIS, it offers a no-cost solution for local government partners. ๐ Features real-time collaboration and online accessibility, eliminating software downloads. โ๏ธ Integrates powerful tools for automated and manual change creation. โ๏ธ GUPS Web is a cloud-native application, improving scalability and processing. ๐ Open-source allows for security enhancements and community support. ๐ Plans to expand functionalities for various Census programs through 2030. For more content like this check out www.projectgeospatial.com #OpenSource #Geospatial #CensusBureau #GIS #GUPS #DataManagement #Innovation
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