The Cartography Commission of the U.S. National Section is led by Eric Van Praag.
Additional Cartography Commission members include:
- Paul R. Cooper, CARIS (Member, Committee on Institutional Strengthening and Technical Cooperation and Hydrography Committee)
- Robert L. Goodson, NGA (Member, Aeronautic Charts Committe)
- Health Hill, Esri (Member, Geospatial Data Infrastructures Committee)
- Andrea Huber, Esri (Member, Geospatial Data Infrastructures Committee)
- Roberto Lugo, USGS (Member, Fundamental Data Committee)
- Dr. Osvaldo Muñiz-Solari, Texas State University – San Marcos (Editor, Revista Cartografica)
- Roger Payne, US Geological Survey (Member, Geographic Names Committee)
- George Troop, NGA (Member, Geographic Names Committee)
The aims of the Cartography Commission are to:
- Update and develop modern cartographic infrastructure
- Transfer and exchange educational technology amongst disciplines related to cartography
- Effectively use the technology, processes, products, and other available information in the cartographic field
- Standardize cartographic procedures and techniques
- Encourage the use of cartography among PAIGH Member Countries and their specific needs
- Promote the coordination and development of geo-referenced information systems
- Endorse the education of specialized experts in cartographic fields
- Encourage collaboration among cartographic educational institutions of the Americas and related international organizations.
Recent activities of the Cartography Commission include …
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