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Project Information Sheet

Geochemistry Database

Funding Source:	Indiana Geological Survey
Status:	ongoing — Definition of status type
Project Director:	John B. Comer

Issue

The IGS produces many sets of comprehensive geochemical data for a wide variety of materials, including rocks, minerals, fossils, oil, gas, and water. These data sets are available in numerous publications, but there is no central database that can be searched for specific data.

Objective

The objective of this project is to develop an easily accessible database for the Indiana Geological Survey's large and growing inventory of geochemical data.

Approach

We are creating a database (using SQL or "structured query language") and related tables containing information about the chemical composition of specific samples, analytical methods and quality-control protocols, sample location, and publications describing results.

Products

The final product will be a Web-based relational database that can be searched online.

Benefits

This comprehensive online Geochemistry Database will allow scientists, planners, and members of the public to retrieve geochemical data for the state of Indiana rapidly and efficiently.

Locations Affected:

state

Indiana House Districts Affected:

all

Indiana Senate Districts Affected:

all

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Information Updated February 1, 2007

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