[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 88 (Thursday, May 7, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 25229]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-12091]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


Technology Transfer Act of 1986; Cooperative Research and 
Development Agreement With U.S. Army Topographic Engineering Center, 
Alexandria, VA and EarthData Technologies, LLC, Hagerstown, MD

AGENCY: Geological Survey, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of proposed Cooperative Research and Development 
Agreement (CRADA) negotiations.

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SUMMARY: The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is planning to 
enter into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) 
with the U.S. Army Topographic Engineering Center, Alexandria, Virginia 
and EarthData Technologies, LLC, Hagerstown, Maryland. The purpose of 
the CRADA is to jointly research and develop a camera calibration 
methodology and capability for digital airborne cameras. Any other 
organization interested in pursuing the possibility of a CRADA for 
similar kinds of activities should contact the USGS.

ADDRESSES: Inquiries may be addressed to the Acting Chief of Research, 
U.S. Geological Survey, National Mapping Division, 500 National Center, 
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192; Telephone (703) 
648-4643, facsimile (703) 648-4706; Internet ``[email protected]''.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ernest B. Brunson, address above.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is to meet the USGS requirement 
stipulated in the Survey Manual.

    Dated: April 20, 1998.
Richard E. Witmer,
Chief, National Mapping Division.
[FR Doc. 98-12091 Filed 5-6-98; 8:45 am]
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