FIA Band Links

Analysis and Reporting - focuses on developing statistically defensible approaches to summarizing core FIA data, including identification of new variables (either field measured or computed) needed by FIA customers.

Data Acquisition - focuses on developing, testing, and documenting standard approaches to collecting core FIA data collected in the field. This includes developing documentation, training programs, and quality assurance approaches, as well as identifying problems for analysts or indicator advisors to address.

Information Management - focuses on developing and maintaining data base management systems for core FIA data, including systems for data editing and validation, internal and external databases, and web applications for allowing outside users to access and analyze FIA data.