Unpublished Geologic Evidence and other such things

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Unpublished Geologic Evidenceand other such
things

• Jerry Weisenfluh
• Kentucky Geological Survey
• DMT 06
• Columbus, OH

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Some highlights from the KGS database project

• Map extent database
• Map layers database
• Derivative map designs
• Photograph catalog
• Saving anecdotes
• Quaternary lithologies application

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Map Extents Database
Category and Name
Originally designed to catalog publications then
to facilitate map zooms
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Map Extents for Descriptions
Description
Publication
Description Source
Unpublished Source
MapExtents
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Show Hole Locations and Create Project Extent
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Map Design Database
Wanted to be able to store a custom map design in
a bookmark so users could save their map for
future use
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Map Design Database

• Standard or non-standard designs
• Help files change with layout
• Can add layers as needed
• Passed to map in URL

http//kgsmap.uky.edu/website/KGSGeology/viewer.as
p?LayoutID31
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Map Classifications
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Structure Contour Map with Oil and Gas Pools
Simple layer manipulation
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Dominant Lithology Map
Legend classification
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Karst Potential Map
Multivariate analysis
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Planned Classifications

• Shale Behavior
• Units may have more than one behavior
• Endangered Species Guidance
• Units may exhibit varied behaviors in different
  locations

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Data Entry Tools

• Anecdotes and field notes
• Photographs and other images
• Quaternary lithology application

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Preserving Institutional Memory
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Image Catalog
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Thumbnail Page
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View Geologic Context of Photo
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Quaternary Lithologies Data Synthesis
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http//kgsweb.uky.edu/main.asp