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Diana R Thunen

Diana is the Topographic Data Services Project Manager.

Professional Experience

  • Topographic Data Services Project Manager, USGS National Geospatial Program 

  • 3DEP Data Acquisition Specialist, USGS National Geospatial Program 

  • Geographer, USGS National Geospatial Program, National Geospatial Technical Operations Center 

Education and Certifications

  • Master of Arts, Geography, University of Denver, 2013 

  • Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies, University of Colorado, 2009 

Science and Products

Status of the 3D Elevation Program, 2015

The 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) is a cooperative activity to collect light detection and ranging (lidar) data for the conterminous United States, Hawaii, and U.S. territories; and interferometric synthetic aperture radar (IfSAR) elevation data for Alaska during an 8-year period. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and partner organizations acquire high-quality three-dimensional elevation data for th
Authors
Larry J. Sugarbaker, Diane F. Eldridge, Allyson L. Jason, Vicki Lukas, David L. Saghy, Jason M. Stoker, Diana R. Thunen
By
National Geospatial Program, 3D Elevation Program

Status report for the 3D Elevation Program, 2013-2014

The 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) goal is to acquire, manage, and distribute enhanced three-dimensional elevation data for the Nation and U.S. territories by 2023. This status report covers implementation activities during 2013–2014 to include meeting funding objectives, developing a management structure, modernizing systems, and collecting and producing initial 3DEP data and products. The Nation wi
Authors
Vicki Lukas, Diane F. Eldridge, Allyson L. Jason, David L. Saghy, Pamela R. Steigerwald, Jason M. Stoker, Larry J. Sugarbaker, Diana R. Thunen
By
National Geospatial Program, 3D Elevation Program
Title Slide from Fiscal Year 2023 Broad Agency Announcement Presentation 3DEP FY23 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Instructional Webinar
3DEP FY23 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Instructional Webinar
Title Slide from Fiscal Year 2023 Broad Agency Announcement Presentation

3DEP FY23 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Instructional Webinar

3DEP FY23 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Instructional Webinar

This webinar provides an overview of the Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 23 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) solicitation and application process.

By
Core Science Systems Mission Area, National Geospatial Program
Title Slide from Fiscal Year 2023 Broad Agency Announcement Presentation

3DEP FY23 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Instructional Webinar

3DEP FY23 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Instructional Webinar

This webinar provides an overview of the Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 23 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) solicitation and application process.

By
Core Science Systems Mission Area, National Geospatial Program
USGS announces elevation and hydrography data acquisition partnership opportunities for fiscal year 2025.

USGS announces elevation and hydrography data acquisition partnership opportunities for fiscal year 2025.

The U.S. Geological Survey has issued the 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM) Data Collaboration Announcement (DCA) for fiscal year 2025 3D Elevation...

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USGS Announces Elevation and Hydrography Data Acquisition Partnership Awards supported by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

USGS Announces Elevation and Hydrography Data Acquisition Partnership Awards supported by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

The U.S. Geological Survey has selected 21 projects in 18 states to receive funding for the collection of elevation and hydrography data through the...

Read Article
USGS announces elevation and hydrography data acquisition partnership opportunities.

USGS announces elevation and hydrography data acquisition partnership opportunities.

The U.S. Geological Survey issued a 3D National Topography Model Data Collaboration Announcement for funding partnership opportunities for elevation...

Read Article
2023 Lidar Partnership Awards Announced

2023 Lidar Partnership Awards Announced

The USGS has recommended 20 proposals in 13 states for lidar partnership awards. These projects are expected to add nearly 82,000 square miles of...

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2022 Lidar Partnership Awards Announced

2022 Lidar Partnership Awards Announced

The USGS has recommended 18 proposals in 12 states for lidar partnership awards. These projects are expected to add nearly 135,000 square miles of...

Read Article
FY22 U.S. Geological Survey Broad Agency Announcement for 3D Elevation Program Released

FY22 U.S. Geological Survey Broad Agency Announcement for 3D Elevation Program Released

The USGS has issued the Fiscal Year 2022 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the 3D Elevation Program. Partnership opportunities for the acquisition...

Read Article
FY21 U.S. Geological Survey Broad Agency Announcement for 3D Elevation Program Released

FY21 U.S. Geological Survey Broad Agency Announcement for 3D Elevation Program Released

https://usgs.gov/3DEP/BAAThe USGS has issued the Fiscal Year 20/21 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the 3D Elevation Program.

Read Article

Science and Products

Status of the 3D Elevation Program, 2015

The 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) is a cooperative activity to collect light detection and ranging (lidar) data for the conterminous United States, Hawaii, and U.S. territories; and interferometric synthetic aperture radar (IfSAR) elevation data for Alaska during an 8-year period. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and partner organizations acquire high-quality three-dimensional elevation data for th
Authors
Larry J. Sugarbaker, Diane F. Eldridge, Allyson L. Jason, Vicki Lukas, David L. Saghy, Jason M. Stoker, Diana R. Thunen
By
National Geospatial Program, 3D Elevation Program

Status report for the 3D Elevation Program, 2013-2014

The 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) goal is to acquire, manage, and distribute enhanced three-dimensional elevation data for the Nation and U.S. territories by 2023. This status report covers implementation activities during 2013–2014 to include meeting funding objectives, developing a management structure, modernizing systems, and collecting and producing initial 3DEP data and products. The Nation wi
Authors
Vicki Lukas, Diane F. Eldridge, Allyson L. Jason, David L. Saghy, Pamela R. Steigerwald, Jason M. Stoker, Larry J. Sugarbaker, Diana R. Thunen
By
National Geospatial Program, 3D Elevation Program
Title Slide from Fiscal Year 2023 Broad Agency Announcement Presentation 3DEP FY23 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Instructional Webinar
3DEP FY23 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Instructional Webinar
Title Slide from Fiscal Year 2023 Broad Agency Announcement Presentation

3DEP FY23 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Instructional Webinar

3DEP FY23 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Instructional Webinar

This webinar provides an overview of the Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 23 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) solicitation and application process.

By
Core Science Systems Mission Area, National Geospatial Program
Title Slide from Fiscal Year 2023 Broad Agency Announcement Presentation

3DEP FY23 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Instructional Webinar

3DEP FY23 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Instructional Webinar

This webinar provides an overview of the Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 23 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) solicitation and application process.

By
Core Science Systems Mission Area, National Geospatial Program
USGS announces elevation and hydrography data acquisition partnership opportunities for fiscal year 2025.

USGS announces elevation and hydrography data acquisition partnership opportunities for fiscal year 2025.

The U.S. Geological Survey has issued the 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM) Data Collaboration Announcement (DCA) for fiscal year 2025 3D Elevation...

Read Article
USGS Announces Elevation and Hydrography Data Acquisition Partnership Awards supported by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

USGS Announces Elevation and Hydrography Data Acquisition Partnership Awards supported by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

The U.S. Geological Survey has selected 21 projects in 18 states to receive funding for the collection of elevation and hydrography data through the...

Read Article
USGS announces elevation and hydrography data acquisition partnership opportunities.

USGS announces elevation and hydrography data acquisition partnership opportunities.

The U.S. Geological Survey issued a 3D National Topography Model Data Collaboration Announcement for funding partnership opportunities for elevation...

Read Article
2023 Lidar Partnership Awards Announced

2023 Lidar Partnership Awards Announced

The USGS has recommended 20 proposals in 13 states for lidar partnership awards. These projects are expected to add nearly 82,000 square miles of...

Read Article
2022 Lidar Partnership Awards Announced

2022 Lidar Partnership Awards Announced

The USGS has recommended 18 proposals in 12 states for lidar partnership awards. These projects are expected to add nearly 135,000 square miles of...

Read Article
FY22 U.S. Geological Survey Broad Agency Announcement for 3D Elevation Program Released

FY22 U.S. Geological Survey Broad Agency Announcement for 3D Elevation Program Released

The USGS has issued the Fiscal Year 2022 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the 3D Elevation Program. Partnership opportunities for the acquisition...

Read Article
FY21 U.S. Geological Survey Broad Agency Announcement for 3D Elevation Program Released

FY21 U.S. Geological Survey Broad Agency Announcement for 3D Elevation Program Released

https://usgs.gov/3DEP/BAAThe USGS has issued the Fiscal Year 20/21 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the 3D Elevation Program.

Read Article
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