Data structure for the Arizona Geological Survey Geologic Information System- basic geologic map data v. 1.0

Richard, S.M.; Orr, T.R.

dc.contributor.author	Richard, S.M.
dc.contributor.author	Orr, T.R.
dc.date.accessioned	2018-11-10T01:05:44Z
dc.date.available	2018-11-10T01:05:44Z
dc.date.issued	2001-12-01
dc.identifier.citation	Richard, S.M. and Orr, T.R., 2001, Data structure for the Arizona Geological Survey Geologic Information System- basic geologic map data v. 1.0. Arizona Geological Survey Open File Report, OFR-01-09, with schema, 52 p.
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10150/630663
dc.description	Geoscience data are used for land-management decision-making, for engineering design, in the search for mineral resources, and for scientific research. Traditionally, geologic information has been stored and disseminated using geologic maps and written reports [Bernknopf et al., 1993]. Because of the complexity of the earth, much of the information included in a geologic map is buried in several layers of abstraction. Specific applied use of geologic data typically requires preparation of a derivative map designed to show a particular aspect of the geologic data. Such maps might be designed to show rock lithology without respect to age, the orientation of bedding or foliation in layered rocks, the acid buffering capacity of the rocks, or to show rocks of a particular age. Production of such derivative maps designed for a specific purpose commonly requires a geologically sophisticated analysis of the original map, as well as cartographic design and drafting of the derivative map. Computer-based geographic information systems allow the manipulation and analysis of much larger and more sophisticated geographic data sets than was possible using paper maps and physical overlays. These systems provide tools to manipulate and integrate geologic data with other geographic data to a greater extent than ever before possible. A well designed data-rich information system could automate much of the process of producing derivative maps designed for specific applications. This would free the data user to explore the data in more ways, and experiment with different representations of the data. Providers of geoscience data, like the Arizona Geological Survey, must redesign their information delivery systems to facilitate the integration of their geologic data resources into these automated systems in order to maximize its usefulness.
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher	Arizona Geological Survey (Tucson, AZ)
dc.relation.ispartofseries	OFR-01-09
dc.relation.url	https://library.azgs.arizona.edu/item/AOFR-1552427507475-955
dc.rights	Arizona Geological Survey. All rights reserved.
dc.subject	Arizona Geological Survey Open File Reports
dc.subject	database
dc.subject	derivative map
dc.subject	dissemination
dc.subject	Geologic Information System
dc.subject	data
dc.subject	mineral resources
dc.subject	geologic maps
dc.title	Data structure for the Arizona Geological Survey Geologic Information System- basic geologic map data v. 1.0
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refterms.dateFOA	2018-11-10T01:05:44Z