A small geological data library

Loudon, T .Victor. 1969 A small geological data library. Journal of the International Association for Mathematical Geology, 1 (2). 155-170. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02048559

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Abstract/Summary

In a university department, small batches of geological data from dtfferent sources may be punched on cards for computer analysis. At the University of Reading efforts have been made to develop procedures for filing the cards for future reference. In a few topics, it has been possible to standardize methods of data recording. Otherwise, emphasis has been placed on documenting the data adequately. Without becoming involved in the complexities of computer storage, editing, and retrieval, a small data library has been developed in which data cards punched 5 yr ago can be found and understood today.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02048559
Programmes:	BGS Programmes > Other
ISSN:	00205958
Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:	This paper is largely of historical interest, as an example of a publication in the first volume of a pioneering journal sponsored by the International Association for Mathematical Geology, the first mainstream journal specialising in computer methods in geology. It refers to the technology of the time (punched cards).
Additional Keywords:	punched cards
NORA Subject Terms:	Earth Sciences Data and Information
Date made live:	08 Jan 2013 11:29 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/20832

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