WEBVTT Kind: captions Language: en 00:00:07.700 --> 00:00:14.820 Lesson 13B – USGS Emergency Operations Collection Management Tool 00:00:14.820 --> 00:00:19.601 This lesson is comprised of instructions on how to register for access to the Collection 00:00:19.601 --> 00:00:25.291 Management Tool through the EROS Registration System (ERS), how to navigate around the Collection 00:00:25.291 --> 00:00:32.920 Management Tool, or CMT and finally, How to Submit a Data Acquisition Request (DAR). 00:00:32.920 --> 00:00:37.610 Remotely sensed datasets such as satellite imagery and aerial photography can be invaluable 00:00:37.610 --> 00:00:44.460 resources to support the response to and recovery from emergency events such as floods, earthquakes, 00:00:44.460 --> 00:00:51.330 landslides, wildfires, and other natural or human-induced disasters. 00:00:51.330 --> 00:00:57.579 When disasters strike there is often an urgent need and high demand for coordinated, rapid 00:00:57.579 --> 00:01:04.320 acquisition and distribution of pre- and post-event geospatial products and remotely sensed imagery. 00:01:04.320 --> 00:01:09.870 These products and images are necessary to record change and analyze the impacts of and 00:01:09.870 --> 00:01:15.170 facilitate the response to rapidly changing conditions on the ground. 00:01:15.170 --> 00:01:20.009 The emergency response community did not have an easy way to view available image resources 00:01:20.009 --> 00:01:24.549 and task new collections where acquisition gaps existed. 00:01:24.549 --> 00:01:29.820 In response to this need, the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center created 00:01:29.820 --> 00:01:35.079 the Collection Management Tool (CMT) as a component of the overall EROS Emergency Operations 00:01:35.079 --> 00:01:38.030 Hazards Data Distribution System (HDDS). 00:01:38.030 --> 00:01:44.119 The primary purpose of the CMT is to develop a central requirements/collections entry and 00:01:44.119 --> 00:01:49.810 collection management platform that will allow responsible parties to view, input, and update 00:01:49.810 --> 00:01:55.920 their requirements, view collection plans (as available), and monitor incoming HDDS 00:01:55.920 --> 00:01:59.179 imagery in support of the requirements. 00:01:59.179 --> 00:02:03.130 The input requirements will be accessible by all responding agencies. 00:02:03.130 --> 00:02:09.500 The tool will provide timely information and support linkages to HDDS, so all interested 00:02:09.500 --> 00:02:16.510 users (and other vendors) will be aware of image collection plans, status, and availability 00:02:16.510 --> 00:02:20.260 during the course of an event response. 00:02:20.260 --> 00:02:24.930 Visit http://eros.usgs.gov/lir/Home to see examples of how other Bureaus within the USGS 00:02:24.930 --> 00:02:27.819 are using remotely sensed data. 00:02:27.819 --> 00:02:34.849 Now let’s create an account for the collection management tool. 00:02:34.849 --> 00:02:39.819 You need to create an account to use the Emergency Operations collection management tool unless 00:02:39.819 --> 00:02:43.730 you already have an HDDS or Earth Explorer account. 00:02:43.730 --> 00:02:50.659 If so, you can use your HDDS or Earth Explorer credentials to login to the collection management 00:02:50.659 --> 00:02:52.489 tool. 00:02:52.489 --> 00:02:56.840 If not, Click on login and then “Create New Account”. 00:02:56.840 --> 00:03:01.879 Having an account will also allow you to access Earth Explorer and the Hazards Data Distribution 00:03:01.879 --> 00:03:03.040 System (HDDS. 00:03:03.040 --> 00:03:08.689 The Registration process requires users to create user credentials, demographic information 00:03:08.689 --> 00:03:11.250 and contact information. 00:03:11.250 --> 00:03:16.080 Once registered with collection management tool, only the ‘Login’ process is required 00:03:16.080 --> 00:03:18.300 in future sessions. 00:03:18.300 --> 00:03:23.579 Benefits of registering for this service include the use of additional tools within each of 00:03:23.579 --> 00:03:30.640 the websites and it also allows the EROS Data Center to collect statistics on data applications 00:03:30.640 --> 00:03:34.249 and organizations using remotely sensed data. 00:03:34.249 --> 00:03:37.560 Type the address information in the Address page. 00:03:37.560 --> 00:03:44.680 The address information is used only for contact information; however, some HDDS and Earth 00:03:44.680 --> 00:03:49.840 Explorer data products require shipping information to deliver products. 00:03:49.840 --> 00:03:55.299 Address information is not shared with any commercial or other government agencies. 00:03:55.299 --> 00:04:02.489 Please refer to the USGS/DOI Privacy Policy concerning how this information is used. 00:04:02.489 --> 00:04:08.019 The Contact and Demographic Information page allows you to enter your affiliation and identify 00:04:08.019 --> 00:04:09.959 uses of the data. 00:04:09.959 --> 00:04:15.260 This information is used to gather statistics on data applications and types of organizations 00:04:15.260 --> 00:04:16.910 using remotely-sensed data. 00:04:16.910 --> 00:04:22.070 An email will be sent to you to confirm that your account has been activated. 00:04:22.070 --> 00:04:26.820 Click the link to confirm your registration then return to the collection management tool 00:04:26.820 --> 00:04:28.360 main interface. 00:04:28.360 --> 00:04:37.500 Once logged in new items appear in the banner. 00:04:37.500 --> 00:04:42.510 Uploaded files and added WMS can be accessed under settings. 00:04:42.510 --> 00:04:49.070 All of the information in this video is also covered on the Help page. 00:04:49.070 --> 00:04:56.010 The 'Profile' option allows users to modify profile information. 00:04:56.010 --> 00:05:03.660 You can change your contact information, demographics and password. 00:05:03.660 --> 00:05:05.570 The username cannot be modified.