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are some limiting factors to this type of data transfer, primarily data transfer speed . Data transfer speed will be slow when using a modem connection to the Internet. Transferring large GIS files by modem is not a good idea and may even be impossible . A » single GIS file could take hours and possibly days , to transfer via a modem . Additionally, modem connections to the Internet can often be lost during file transfer, requiring the restart of the file transfer process . Files that would typically take hours to transfer with a modem take only a few minutes to transfer using a high-speed ( broadband ) connection and file transfer protocol ( FTP) software . It is recommended that Indian River County ' s FTP site include a public access section for transferring files with the public, consultants, etc . Copying 'calaveras_co .zip' To 'C: �Scratch' !' -- g :.._Cancel.....; I 1 36 Minutes Remainin Figure 6-6: Using the Internet for file transfer can be slow when attempting to transfer large files. StData Creation and Maintenance This section provides two recommended Standard Operating Procedures for Indian River " County, one for maintaining or updating existing data resources , and one for adding new data resources to the GIS . » Roles This section describes the roles and responsibilities of Requesters , the GIS Director, subject matter experts (SMEs) , and department supervisors with respect to modifying existing or adding new resources to the GIS . Requester A Requester is a person who wants to modify or add a data resource to the GIS . If the data resource meets minimum requirements , or if the GIS Director authorizes the submittal , the requestor must complete the appropriate Request Form . - GIS Director The GIS Director is responsible for tracking all resource submittals and providing some initial quality assurance ( QA ) of the data . The GIS Director is in charge of layers that are used by all departments . The GIS Lead or Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a person who accepts or is assigned the responsibility of maintaining GIS data in his or her own department. This person should have sufficient technical expertise to be assigned with this responsibility. Regardless of who makes a request, the GIS Director has the authority to refuse requests from a Requester; the GIS Director also acts as the point of contact for requesters and SMEs for particular submittals . He or she provides guidance in converting file formats , data cleanup, and compatibility of proposed resources with existing GIS resources . If a resource is accepted , the GIS Director will install the resource and make changes to any relevant documentation . _ 6- 11 GIS Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Chapter 6 — Data Standards and Transfer