OneGeology - noble aspiration or pragmatic solution (... or both?)
By Ian Jackson (Director of Information, British Geological Survey), John Broome (Head, ESS Data Management Policy & Strategy, Natural Resources Canada), and Harvey Thorleifson (Director, Minnesota Geological Survey)
The U.S. National Geologic Map Database
By David R. Soller (U.S. Geological Survey), Harvey Thorleifson (Minnesota Geological Survey), and Nancy R. Stamm (U.S. Geological Survey)
USDA-NRCS National Soil Information System
By Jim R. Fortner (USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Importance of Historical Elevation Data
By Gayle H. McColloch, Jr. and Jane S. McColloch (West Virginia Geological Survey)
Discussion Session - "The National Map: Products and Services"
By William Carswell and Stafford Binder (U.S. Geological Survey)
Geologic Map Production During the 70s at the U.S. Geological Survey
By Will Stettner, Linda Masonic, and Paul Mathieux (U.S. Geological Survey)
Open Access Journal Publication: methods of implementation and copyright issues using the Journal of Maps as a case study
By Mike J. Smith (Kingston University)
[PDF of presentation (0.2MB)]
New Developments in Data Management Policy & Strategy in the Earth Sciences Sector/Geological Survey of Canada
By John Broome (Head, ESS Data Management Policy & Strategy, Natural Resources Canada)
BGS information: The highs (and lows) of 2006/07
By Ian Jackson (Director of Information, British Geological Survey)
The National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program and Insight Into the Future of Geologic Map Production
By Randall C. Orndorff (U.S. Geological Survey)
Discussion Session - Can we develop National guidelines or standards for database format and content?
A discussion of commonly-used practices, and whether guidelines can, and should be developed. Led by Dave Soller (U.S. Geological Survey)
Geologic Field Mapping Using a Ruggedized Tablet Computer
By Kent D. Brown, Douglas A. Sprinkel, Basia Matyjasik, and J. Buck Ehler (Utah Geological Survey)
[ZIP file of presentation (57.4MB)]
South Carolina Virtual Reference Station Network - Centimeter Positional Accuracy in Real Time for South Carolina
By Lew Lapine and Matt Wellslager (South Carolina Geodetic Survey)
[Powerpoint of presentation (7MB)]
Workflow and distribution of USGS manuscripts and illustrations
By Greg Allord (U.S. Geological Survey)
Introduction to the NGMDB "Phase 3" Prototype Data Portal
By David R. Soller (U.S. Geological Survey), David Percy (Portland State University), Steve Richard (Arizona Geological Survey), and Jon Craigue (University of Arizona/U.S. Geological Survey)
3D Volumetric Visualization with EVS and MVS
By Reed Copsey (C Tech Development Corporation)
The challenge of efficiently building closed volumetric 3D geological models that are scientifically rigorous: an Australian perspective
By Richard Lane and Lesley Wyborn (Geoscience Australia)
Classrooms, Museums and Mapping in Antarctica; What new techniques mean to you
By Paul J. Morin (University of Minnesota)
Proposed Arc Geology Version 1
By Gary L. Raines, Jordan T. Hastings, and Lorre A. Moyer (U.S. Geological Survey)
Progress Report on Development of GeoSciML
By Steve Richard (Arizona Geological Survey) and the IUGS CGI Data Model Collaboration Working Group
Exchanging observations and measurements: a generic model and encoding
By Simon J.D. Cox (CSIRO Exploration & Mining, Australia)
[PDF of presentation (2.8MB)]
Discussion Session - ESRI products and Geodatabase implementation
Loudon R. Stanford (Idaho Geological Survey) and Steve Mulberry (ESRI Atlanta) provided a presentation on ÒIdaho Geologic Map Data In a Statewide Geodatabase: Design, Data Management Tools, and Online DistributionÓ. Steve Mulberry (ESRI), provided an overview of ESRI products, and addressed questions posed by the attendees.
Discussion Session - Digital Cartography
Discussion of technical issues related to cartography, methods for communicating/sharing this knowledge (e.g., Cartographic Resources website), and an update on implementation of the FGDC Standard for Geologic Map Symbolization.
Alaska Mapper, a Web-based tool to access land ownership and other state-wide geospatial data
By Kenneth R. Papp (AK Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys) and Peter Parker (AK Department of Natural Resources)
[PDF of presentation (1.3MB)]
The IUGS CGI Concept Definitions Working Group
By Steve Richard (Arizona Geological Survey) and the IUGS CGI Data Model Collaboration Working Group
Geology of Mount Magazine State Park and Vicinity, Logan County, Arkansas
By Scott M. Ausbrooks, Charles G. Stone, and Boyd R. Haley; digital compilation by Jerry W. Clark (Arkansas Geological Commission)
Geologic Report of Little River County, Arkansas
By William D. Hanson and Benjamin F. Clardy; digital compilation by Tiffaney Celis (Arkansas Geological Commission)
Geology of the Crater of Diamonds State Park and Vicinity, Pike County, Arkansas
By William D. Hanson, J. Michael Howard, and Benjamin F. Clardy; digital compilation by Nathan H. Taylor (Arkansas Geological Commission)
Virtual Geologic Field Trip to Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
By James R. Chappell, Ronald D. Karpilo, Jason Isherwood, Heather I. Stanton, Philip Reiker and Stephanie A. OÕMeara (Colorado State University)
GeoSciML Testbed 2 Demonstration
By Boyan Brodaric (Geological Survey of Canada), Bruce Johnson (U.S. Geological Survey, and Francois Robida (BRGM)
Mapping Halifax Harbour - the making of a GSC Bulletin
By Gordon B.J. Fader, Robert O. Miller and Phil OÕRegan (Geological Survey of Canada)
Seamless Digital Geological Map of Japan 1:200,000, and its application
By Toshie Igawa, Koji Wakita, and Shinji Takarada (Geological Survey of Japan)
Integrated Geological Map Database and Geological Information Index
By Koji Wakita, Shinji Takarada, and Yasuaki Murata (Geological Survey of Japan)
On-line FIncs System for the Management and Delivery of Fluid Inclusion Data
By Terrence P. Mernagh, Dale Percival, Evgeniy N. Bastrakov, and Lesley A.I. Wyborn
(Geoscience Australia)
The Australian Landslides Data Model
By Monica Osuchowski (Geoscience Australia), Rob Atkinson (Social Change Online), Simon Cox (CSIRO Division of Exploration and Mining), and Nick Ardlie and Stuart Girvan Australia)
The Australian Mineral Occurrence Data Exchange Model
By Adele Seymon and Bruce Simons (GeoScience Victoria), Oliver Raymond (Geoscience Australia), Gary Andrews (Northern Territory Geological Survey), Terry Denaro (Geological Survey of Queensland), Greg Jenkins (Primary Industries and Resources SA, Government of South Australia), Peter Lewis (Geological Survey of New South Wales), James Llorca (GeoScience Victoria), Marcus McClenaghan (Mineral Resources Tasmania), Alistair Ritchie (GeoScience Victoria), Jafar Taheri (Mineral Resources Tasmania), Ian Withnall (Geological Survey of Queensland), Andrew Wygralak (Northern Territory Geological Survey), and Lesley Wyborn (Geoscience Australia)
Idaho Geological Survey Digital Geologic Map Data Model v3.1b: ESRI Geodatabase Schema Diagram
By Loudon Stanford (Idaho Geological Survey) and Steve Mulberry (ESRI)
Developing a Web Site To Provide Geologic Data and Map Products for Allen County, Indiana
By Robin F. Rupp, Jennifer Olejnik, Nancy R. Hasenmueller, Marni D. Karaffa, A. Chris Walls, Prem Radhakrishnan, and Nathan K. Eaton (Indiana Geological Survey)
[PDF of presentation (20.8MB)]
A map of glacial striae observations for Ireland compiled from historic records
By M. J. Smith (Kingston University), J. Knight (University of Exeter), and K. Field (Kingston University)
GIS tools for 3-D Surficial Mapping in Ohio
By James McDonald, Richard R. Pavey, Erik R. Venteris, and Joseph G. Wells (Ohio Geological Survey)
[PDF of presentation (3MB)]
Relative Earthquake Induced Hazard Maps and Identified Landslide Hazard Map for Six Counties in the Mid-Willamette Valley, Including Yamhill, Marion, Polk, Benton, Linn, and Lane Counties, Oregon
By William Burns, R. Jon Hofmeister, Rudie Watzig, andYumei Wang (Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries)
Landslide Mapping Using LiDAR Data Technology
By Mark A. Sanchez (Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries)
[PDF of presentation (16.2MB)]
Mapping Potential Geologic Hazards for Proposed Highway Construction Projects in Pennsylvania: Route 15 in Lycoming County
By Stuart Reese (Pennsylvania Geological Survey)
[PDF of presentation (1.3MB)]
Old mapping and new LiDAR.....a reality check
By Tom Whitfield (Pennsylvania Geological Survey)
[PDF of presentation (25.3MB)]
USDA-NRCS National Soil Information System
By Jim R. Fortner (USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Combining mixed sources, unknown projections, and varying resolutions with state line faults to create coherent source and assessment unit outlines for the 2007 USGS Illinois Basin Oil and Gas Assessment
By Joseph A. East (U.S. Geological Survey)
Progress Report on Database Development for the Geologic Map of North America
By Christopher P. Garrity and David R. Soller (U.S. Geological Survey)
The National Geologic Map Database
By David R. Soller (U.S. Geological Survey), Harvey Thorleifson (Minnesota Geological Survey), and Nancy R. Stamm (U.S. Geological Survey)
The FGDC Standard for Geologic Map Symbolization
By David R. Soller and Taryn Lindquist (U.S. Geological Survey)
Divisions of Geologic Time - Major Chronostratigraphic and Geochronologic Units
By the Geologic Names Committee of the U.S. Geological Survey
Congaree River Floodplain Inundation Model: Developing A Decision Support Tool for Congaree National Park, South Carolina
By Kimberly M. Meitzen (University of South Carolina)
Creating an Integrated Geologic Data System in Virginia
By Elizabeth Campbell (Virginia Division of Mineral Resources)
Compilation and Production of the 1:500,000-scale Geologic Map of Washington State, and Some Aspects of 1:24,000-scale Map Production at the Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources
By J. Eric Schuster, Charles G. Caruthers, Anne C. Heinitz, and Karen D. Meyers (Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources)
[Explanatory poster (PDF, 9.9MB)] ||
Geologic map (PDF, 9.9MB)]