USGIN

This website provides a basic introduction to the United States Geoscience Information Network (USGIN) initiative. USGIN is:

• a conceptual framework
• a distributed data-sharing network
• a collection of open-source applications, standards, procedures, and protocols
• web-based, distributed, open-source, and interoperable

In other words, USGIN is a distributed data-sharing network that uses open-source software and existing World Wide Web infrastructure and browsers.  Anyone can access the data shared over USGIN, and any data that is shared according to USGIN specifications is automatically a part of the network.

This website provides...

• An explanation of the structure of USGIN
• A detailed explanation of USGIN specifications
• Tutorials for specific USGIN concepts and procedures
• A glossary defining the specialized vocabulary employed by USGIN