Abstract: A natural result of the widespread growth in geospatial data use in large organizations is the development of the institution-wide, or “enterprise,” geographical information system (GIS). A key issue in this development is effective geospatial data sharing within and across organizational boundaries. In the aftermath of the destructive May 2000 Cerro Grande wildfire, new ideas for enterprise geographic information system (GIS) and geospatial information management are being considered at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Barriers to change and challenges to implementation of enterprise GIS make the transition difficult. These challenges range from organizational divisions to budgets and data standards. The purpose of this article is to offer observations and analysis based on our experience in designing a GIS for the Cerro Grande Rehabilitation Project (CGRP-GIS). As we examine these challenges and the solutions being developed for this project, the foundation is laid for developing a LANL-wide enterprise GIS design, offering benefits for research, emergency management, operations, and natural hazards mitigation. The CGRP-GIS serves as a prototype for enterprise GIS design.
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