Appendix A: Written Critiques
Several individuals were asked to prepare written critiques of the document National Geodetic Survey: Its Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals in advance of the forum. Those asked to contribute were chosen to provide a wide range of disciplinary perspectives. The critiques appear in the order presented, with minor editing for continuity of style. The last presenter, Edward Butt, submitted a paper entitled Railroad Navigational and Control System based on a National Spatial Reference System in lieu of a formal critique. His paper is available from the Committee on Geodesy.